Court Rules
Judge Carlos Fernandez
Judge

Judge Carlos Fernandez

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County

Communication

Email

Chambers

11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org
Scheduling
Phone

Chambers

305-349-5557
Scheduling
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing Requirements

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The exhibits should be marked 1, 2, 3 etc. for those associated to the petitioner and A, B, C etc. for those associated to the respondent.

Summary: Exhibits must be marked numerically (1, 2, 3) for the petitioner and alphabetically (A, B, C) for the respondent.

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All requests for copies of audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically following the Court Reporting Services instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.

All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under Court Reporting Services of the 11th Judicial Circuit website (jud11.flcourts.org).

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Page 1 | REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS

Parties should register at myflcourtaccess.com (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal) to file pleadings and receive court documents via email.

To file a pleading and receive court documents via email, please register: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

When instructed by the General Magistrate, the proposed recommended order must be submitted via CourtMap no later than 14 days after the hearing date.

If the General Magistrate has instructed you to prepare the proposed Recommended Order of General Magistrate, or Recommended Order of Hearing Officer, on their ruling, the proposed recommended order must be submitted to the General Magistrate's office via CourtMap no later than fourteen (14) days after the date of the hearing.

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Page 1 | PROPOSED REPORTS

Exhibits and the exhibit list must be provided to the opposing party/counsel and the exhibit list filed seven (7) days before the hearing or the exhibits may not be admitted, and proposed exhibits must be filed with the Clerk of the Court.

In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list and exhibits to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel). If you fail to provide a copy of the exhibit and exhibit list and /or to file a copy of the exhibit list seven (7) days prior to the hearing, you may not be able to get the exhibits admitted on the day of the hearing. Please file your proposed exhibits with the Clerk of the Court.

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Hearings must be scheduled by the parties within 15 days of the order of referral, or the General Magistrate's office will set the hearing at its earliest available date.

Hearings must be set by the parties or attorneys for a future date within fifteen (15) days from the date of the order of referral, otherwise the hearing will be set by the General Magistrate's office at the earliest available date.

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An exhibit list must be prepared and submitted at least 7 working days before the hearing date.

An exhibit list must be prepared and submitted in advance (7 working days) of the hearing date.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Parties presenting exhibits at in-person, Zoom, or telephonic hearings must provide copies of the exhibits and an exhibit list to the opposing attorney/party and attempt to agree on admissibility.

If you are going to be presenting exhibits at the in person, zoom or telephonic hearing, you must contact the opposing attorney or party, provide them with a copy of the exhibits, an exhibit list and agree to the exhibits that will be admitted.

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Parties must register their email and mailing addresses with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices of hearing and orders.

Please make sure that you register your email address and mailing address with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices of hearing and orders.

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Filing Fees and Waivers

A final invoice for the audio recording (per Rule 2.420 review) must be paid before the recording is released.

Upon full review of the request and in accordance with Rule 2.420, a final invoice shall be sent to the requester, which must be paid prior to release of the audio recording.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Continuance requests must be heard by the General Magistrate, a notice of cancellation alone will not cancel a hearing, and parties must contact the Magistrate's office for continuances or if the case/referral is settled or withdrawn.

Any request for a continuance of a hearing before a General Magistrate must be heard by the General Magistrate. A notice of cancelation of hearing is insufficient and will not cancel a hearing. If request a continuance or if a case or referral is settled or withdrawn, please contact the General Magistrate's office.

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Chambers Communication Rules

To request a Zoom hearing, after reserving on the CourtMAP ZOOM calendar the party must email 11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org with the reason for the request or call the Magistrate's assistant at 305-349-5557, and the office will confirm or deny the request.

If you reserve the hearing date and time via CourtMAP on the appropriate calendar (marked as ZOOM hearings) you must send an email to 11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org explaining the reason why you are requesting a ZOOM hearing, or you can call the General Magistrates Assistant Diana at 305-349-5557. You shall receive a confirmation or denial from the General Magistrate's office.

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Exhibit admissibility disputes must be raised by calling the General Magistrate's office at 305-349-5557 to arrange a Zoom or telephonic hearing before the scheduled hearing.

If there is a dispute as to the admissibility of the proposed exhibits, contact General Magistrate Fernandez' office at 305-349-5557 to arrange a Zoom or telephonic hearing prior to the scheduled hearing to resolve the exhibit dispute.

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Before submitting a proposed report, the party must confer with the other attorney/party on form and content, and if there is disagreement on form, contact the General Magistrate's office while still submitting within the 14-day period.

Prior to submitting your proposed report, please contact the other attorney/party to agree to the form and content of the report. If there is a disagreement regarding the proposed form, please contact the General Magistrate's office to submit your proposed report within the fourteen (14) day period.

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Page 1 | PROPOSED REPORTS

The General Magistrate's office phone number is 305-349-5557, reached through Administrative Assistant Diana Somoano.

Office 305-349-5557 Administrative Assistant Diana Somoano

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Page 1 | GENERAL MAGISTRATE CONTACT INFORMATION

The General Magistrate's chambers email address is 11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org.

Email Address: 11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 7 rules apply across Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Forms packet

    Pro se parties must acquire and utilize the Eleventh Judicial Circuit forms packet (or forms substantially in compliance therewith) from the Clerk's Office, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

  • Applies to
    Self help program registration

    Pro se parties must register with the Circuit's Family Court Self Help Program to receive information, instructions, referrals, and assistance, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

  • Applies to
    Pleadings and papers

    At the time of filing, pro se parties must have their pleadings and papers reviewed as to form by the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $35
    Applies to
    Forms packet

    The required forms packet is available from the Clerk's Office at a cost not to exceed $35.00, subject to good-cause waiver of the procedures by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

About Judge Carlos Fernandez

Carlos Fernandez is a judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through circuit and county court divisions.

Judge Fernandez's procedures are published through the court's general rules; no individual procedural documents are listed.

Common questions about Judge Carlos Fernandez's rules

What must be included with exhibits filings before Judge Carlos Fernandez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Exhibits must be marked numerically (1, 2, 3) for the petitioner and alphabetically (A, B, C) for the respondent.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS

How may parties contact Judge Carlos Fernandez's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Carlos Fernandez's chambers. The rule lists email 11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org and phone 305-349-5557. To request a Zoom hearing, after reserving on the CourtMAP ZOOM calendar the party must email 11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org with the reason for the request or call the Magistrate's assistant at 305-349-5557, and the office will confirm or deny the request.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A ZOOM HEARING

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Carlos Fernandez?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuance requests must be heard by the General Magistrate, a notice of cancellation alone will not cancel a hearing, and parties must contact the Magistrate's office for continuances or if the case/referral is settled or withdrawn.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Carlos Fernandez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All requests for copies of audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically following the Court Reporting Services instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Carlos Fernandez?

A fee is required for covered filings. A final invoice for the audio recording (per Rule 2.420 review) must be paid before the recording is released.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS

What filing deadlines does Judge Carlos Fernandez set?

Hearings must be scheduled by the parties within 15 days of the order of referral, or the General Magistrate's office will set the hearing at its earliest available date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A HEARING

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Carlos Fernandez?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Parties presenting exhibits at in-person, Zoom, or telephonic hearings must provide copies of the exhibits and an exhibit list to the opposing attorney/party and attempt to agree on admissibility.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS
Complete rules summary for Judge Carlos Fernandez

Hearings must be scheduled by the parties within 15 days of the order of referral, or the General Magistrate's office will set the hearing at its earliest available date.

To request a Zoom hearing, after reserving on the CourtMAP ZOOM calendar the party must email 11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org with the reason for the request or call the Magistrate's assistant at 305-349-5557, and the office will confirm or deny the request.

When instructed by the General Magistrate, the proposed recommended order must be submitted via CourtMap no later than 14 days after the hearing date.

Before submitting a proposed report, the party must confer with the other attorney/party on form and content, and if there is disagreement on form, contact the General Magistrate's office while still submitting within the 14-day period.

Continuance requests must be heard by the General Magistrate, a notice of cancellation alone will not cancel a hearing, and parties must contact the Magistrate's office for continuances or if the case/referral is settled or withdrawn.

All requests for copies of audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically following the Court Reporting Services instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.

A final invoice for the audio recording (per Rule 2.420 review) must be paid before the recording is released.

Parties must register their email and mailing addresses with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices of hearing and orders.

Parties presenting exhibits at in-person, Zoom, or telephonic hearings must provide copies of the exhibits and an exhibit list to the opposing attorney/party and attempt to agree on admissibility.

Exhibits must be marked numerically (1, 2, 3) for the petitioner and alphabetically (A, B, C) for the respondent.

An exhibit list must be prepared and submitted at least 7 working days before the hearing date.

Exhibits and the exhibit list must be provided to the opposing party/counsel and the exhibit list filed seven (7) days before the hearing or the exhibits may not be admitted, and proposed exhibits must be filed with the Clerk of the Court.

Exhibit admissibility disputes must be raised by calling the General Magistrate's office at 305-349-5557 to arrange a Zoom or telephonic hearing before the scheduled hearing.

The General Magistrate's office phone number is 305-349-5557, reached through Administrative Assistant Diana Somoano.

The General Magistrate's chambers email address is 11thfcgm08@jud11.flcourts.org.

Parties should register at myflcourtaccess.com (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal) to file pleadings and receive court documents via email.

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