Court Rules
Judge Daryl E. Trawick
Judge

Judge Daryl E. Trawick

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Response
20 pgs
Emergency Motion
25 pgs
Foreclosure Motion
10 pgs
Motion
10 pgs
Special Set Motion
25 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

Foreclosure Motion, Supporting Documents

  • Email

Adjournments

  • A special set cancellation request must state the case information, hearing type and date, and reason for cancellation.

Request must include

Reason For RequestOriginal Date

Communication

Email

Chambers

asoto@jud11.flcourts.org
Scheduling
Phone

Chambers

Scheduling
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Page & Word Limits5 rules

Page LimitsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Special set motions are limited to 25 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font.

Special Set Motions may not exceed 25 pages, double spaced, 1inch margins with 12PT Fonts.

Special Set Motion

25 pages

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Page LimitsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Motion calendar motions are limited to 10 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.

Motion Calendar : are on Tuesday’s & Thursday’s at 9:00 AM: Motions have a 10 page limit, double spaced, 1 inch margins with 12 pt Fonts using New Times Roman:

Motion

10 pages

Page LimitsCivil cases

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Motions must be no more than 25 pages, double spaced, with 1 inch margins and 12 pt New Times Roman font; responses must be no more than 20 pages.

Motions have a 25 page limit, double spaced, 1 inch margins with 12 pt Fonts New Times Roman: and Responses are limited to 20 pages.

25 pages

Response

20 pages

Page LimitsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Foreclosure motions are limited to 10 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.

Foreclosure Motions have a 10 page limit, double spaced, 1 inch margins with 12 pt Fonts using New Times Roman:

Foreclosure Motion

10 pages

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Page LimitsCivil cases

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Responses are limited to 20 pages and are due 10 days prior to the hearing; no reply's will be allowed.

Summary: Special set responses are limited to 20 pages and due 10 days before the hearing; replies are not allowed.

Response

20 pages

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Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Orders must be submitted in Word format.

Orders MUST be submitted in Word format.

Required Format

DOCX

Document Filing Requirements9 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

All motions must be filed with the Clerk before a special set hearing is scheduled.

* All motions MUST be filed with the Clerk prior to scheduling a special set hearing.

Document Type

Special Set Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

A written motion must be filed.

A WRITTEN MOTION IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

An order submission must include the motion as a separate supporting document, other necessary documents, and a cover letter.

A copy of the Motion MUST be attached separate and apart from the Order (as a supporting document), along with any other necessary document and a cover letter.

Document Type

Order Submission

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

After a virtual hearing, submit orders reflecting the ruling through CourtMAP daily, with language agreed by all parties and a cover letter stating the hearing date and time.

After a virtual Hearing (ZOOM): All Orders reflecting the Judge's ruling MUST be submitted via CourtMAP DAILY. The language MUST be agreed by ALL PARTIES. Attach a COVER LETTER, indicating date/time of the hearing that was heard.

Document Type

Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important

The court will hear only one motion per case on the motion calendar.

ONLY 1 Motion per case will be heard, the court will not hear multiple motions.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important

Upload the Notice of Hearing and motion to CourtMAP, labeling each submission by document type rather than submitting an unlabeled PDF.

Please make sure to upload in courtmap the Notice of Hearing and the Motion. It is very important to label each submission (i.e) "Notice of Hearing", "Motion to Dismiss"! Do not simply submit a PDF without it being labeled.

Document Type

Courtmap Submission

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important

Submissions of competing orders must include a cover letter explaining why the parties are submitting competing orders.

Competing orders: When submitting competing orders, please ensure to provide a cover letter when submitting your order explaining why the parties are submitting competing order.

Document Type

Competing Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

Only 1 Motion per case will be heard, do not set multiple motions on calendar!

Summary: Only one motion per case will be heard on the foreclosure motion calendar.

Document Type

Foreclosure Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Important?

Special Motion Calendar Hearings require ALL parties to agree to the cancellation.

Machine summary and details

Summary: All parties must agree to cancel a motion calendar hearing.

Document Type

Hearing Cancellation

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Upload hearing documents for the judge to review to the CourtMAP event as supporting documents; do not email them.

All documents you would like Judge Trawick to review for a hearing should be uploaded on courtMAP to the event as supporting documents. DO NOT send supporting documents by email.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures

Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP, filed with the Clerk, and provided to opposing counsel; emailing chambers is unnecessary.

Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel. There is no need to email it to chambers.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Foreclosure calendar responses must be filed with the Clerk and submitted through the specified CourtMAP case and hearing-date queue before the hearing.

Responses: Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Foreclosure Motion Calendar must file said response with the Clerk and submit it via CourtMAP under "Foreclosure Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Procedure

Motion calendar responses must be filed with the Clerk and submitted through the specified CourtMAP case and hearing-date queue before the hearing.

Responses: Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must file said response with the Clerk and submit it via CourtMAP under "Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Motion Calendar Procedures

Motions must be uploaded into the CourtMAP Motion Calendar queue for the court to address them.

THE COURT WILL NOT ADDRESS MOTIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SUBMITTED/UPLOADED INTO THE MOTION CALENDAR QUEUE IN COURTMAP.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Motion Calendar Procedures

Proposed and agreed orders must be submitted only through CourtMAP.

All Proposed or Agreed Orders MUST be submitted through CourtMAP ONLY.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Hearing Documents

Counsel who placed the matter on the motion calendar must file the cancellation notice with the Clerk and cancel through CourtMAP.

Counsel for the party who placed a matter on the Motion Calendar shall file the notice of cancellation with the Clerk then must be cancelled through CourtMAP.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Motion Calendar Procedures

Special set hearings must be coordinated and scheduled through CourtMAP.

Special set hearings must be coordinated and set through courtMAP.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures

To place a matter on the motion calendar, file the motion with the Clerk and coordinate the hearing with opposing counsel using CourtMAP.

File motion with the Clerk; and Coordinate hearing with opposing counsel using CourtMap.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Motion Calendar Procedures

E-filing with the Clerk does not place a matter on the judge’s calendar; CourtMAP is separately used to submit courtesy copies to chambers.

Efiling is not the same as courtMAP. Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge’s Motion Calendar. Efiling is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Procedure

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Upload the motion and supporting documents through the CourtMAP Motion Calendar queue at least seven days before the hearing or the matter will not be heard.

Upload motion, including supporting documents, if any, via CourtMAP under "Motion Calendar" at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing or the matter will NOT be heard.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Motion Calendar Procedures

Special set hearing documentation must be e-filed and uploaded to CourtMAP at least 10 days before the hearing or the matter will not be heard.

Any documentation for the hearing shall be uploaded and e-filed AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING (in addition to uploading your documents to courtMAP)*** any matters that are not provided as instructed, will not be heard at the special set hearing.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures

Special set responses must be submitted 10 days before the hearing, and replies are not allowed.

Responses are limited to 20 pages and are due 10 days prior to the hearing; no reply's will be allowed.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Foreclosure motion calendar courtesy copies and supporting documents must be submitted through CourtMAP under the specified calendar queue or the matter will not be heard.

(2) courtesy copies, including supporting documents, if any, must be submitted via courtMAP under "Foreclosure Motion Calendar" or the matter will NOT be heard.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Procedure

Do not submit paper courtesy copies or binders in this division.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT PAPER COURTESY COPIES OR BINDERS ON ANY MATTER IN THIS DIVISION.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | MOTION CALENDAR

Paper courtesy copies must not be submitted.

Please do not submit paper courtesy copies on any matter.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before setting a foreclosure motion on the calendar, parties must meet and confer by phone, in person, or Zoom; email does not satisfy the requirement.

Parties are required to MEET AND CONFER prior to setting motions on calendar. (The parties are required to speak over the phone, in-person or via zoom. Emails do NOT satisfy this requirement.)

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Procedure

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A special set cancellation request must state the case information, hearing type and date, and reason for cancellation.

Your email must include the case information (style, hearing type, date set, etc.) as well as the reason why you are seeking the cancellation of said hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING CANCELLATIONS

Chambers Communication Rules

Request special set hearing cancellation by emailing the judicial assistant, copying all parties, and providing the case and hearing details and cancellation reason.

To request the cancellation of a special set hearing, you must email the J.A. at ASoto@jud11.flcourts.org and CC all parties involved. Your email must include the case information (style, hearing type, date set, etc.) as well as the reason why you are seeking the cancellation of said hearing.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING CANCELLATIONS

Parties cannot cancel a special set hearing through CourtMAP; the judicial assistant must do so.

Parties will NOT be able to cancel a special set hearing on courtMAP, that must be done by the J.A.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING CANCELLATIONS

If the judicial assistant has not responded within 24 hours to a special set cancellation email, call chambers to confirm whether the hearing was cancelled.

If you have not received a response from the J.A. within 24 hours, you must follow up with a telephone call to chambers to confirm whether the hearing has been cancelled.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

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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

All 6
  • 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

All 1
  • 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 Daryl E. Trawick

Daryl E. Trawick is a circuit court judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County. The circuit court handles major civil and criminal cases, family law, probate, and other matters.

This judge's published procedures are available in two sections of the court's rules (sections 194 and 267).

Common questions about Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for foreclosure motions and supporting documents. Details: by email. Foreclosure motion calendar courtesy copies and supporting documents must be submitted through CourtMAP under the specified calendar queue or the matter will not be heard.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Foreclosure Motion Calendar Procedure

Does Judge Daryl E. Trawick require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rules set a pre-motion procedure for foreclosure motions. Before setting a foreclosure motion on the calendar, parties must meet and confer by phone, in person, or Zoom; email does not satisfy the requirement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Foreclosure Motion Calendar Procedure

What page or word limits apply to response before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Special set responses are limited to 20 pages and due 10 days before the hearing; replies are not allowed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Special Set Hearing Procedures

What page or word limits apply to emergency motion before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 20 pages. Motions must be no more than 25 pages, double spaced, with 1 inch margins and 12 pt New Times Roman font; responses must be no more than 20 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Judge Daryl E. Trawick's formatting rule includes file format docx. Orders must be submitted in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hearing Documents

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A written motion must be filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Procedures

What must be included with special set motion filings before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All motions must be filed with the Clerk before a special set hearing is scheduled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Special Set Hearing Procedures

How may parties contact Judge Daryl E. Trawick's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Daryl E. Trawick's chambers. The rule lists email ASoto@jud11.flcourts.org. Request special set hearing cancellation by emailing the judicial assistant, copying all parties, and providing the case and hearing details and cancellation reason.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET HEARING CANCELLATIONS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request and original date. A special set cancellation request must state the case information, hearing type and date, and reason for cancellation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET HEARING CANCELLATIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP, filed with the Clerk, and provided to opposing counsel; emailing chambers is unnecessary.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

What filing deadlines does Judge Daryl E. Trawick set?

Upload the motion and supporting documents through the CourtMAP Motion Calendar queue at least seven days before the hearing or the matter will not be heard.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge Daryl E. Trawick

Special set responses are limited to 20 pages and due 10 days before the hearing; replies are not allowed.

Foreclosure motion calendar courtesy copies and supporting documents must be submitted through CourtMAP under the specified calendar queue or the matter will not be heard.

Motions must be no more than 25 pages, double spaced, with 1 inch margins and 12 pt New Times Roman font; responses must be no more than 20 pages.

Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP, filed with the Clerk, and provided to opposing counsel; emailing chambers is unnecessary.

Foreclosure motions are limited to 10 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.

Only one motion per case will be heard on the foreclosure motion calendar.

Before setting a foreclosure motion on the calendar, parties must meet and confer by phone, in person, or Zoom; email does not satisfy the requirement.

Foreclosure calendar responses must be filed with the Clerk and submitted through the specified CourtMAP case and hearing-date queue before the hearing.

E-filing with the Clerk does not place a matter on the judge’s calendar; CourtMAP is separately used to submit courtesy copies to chambers.

Motion calendar motions are limited to 10 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.

The court will hear only one motion per case on the motion calendar.

Do not submit paper courtesy copies or binders in this division.

To place a matter on the motion calendar, file the motion with the Clerk and coordinate the hearing with opposing counsel using CourtMAP.

A written motion must be filed.

Motions must be uploaded into the CourtMAP Motion Calendar queue for the court to address them.

Upload the motion and supporting documents through the CourtMAP Motion Calendar queue at least seven days before the hearing or the matter will not be heard.

Motion calendar responses must be filed with the Clerk and submitted through the specified CourtMAP case and hearing-date queue before the hearing.

All parties must agree to cancel a motion calendar hearing.

Counsel who placed the matter on the motion calendar must file the cancellation notice with the Clerk and cancel through CourtMAP.

Special set motions are limited to 25 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font.

Special set responses must be submitted 10 days before the hearing, and replies are not allowed.

Special set hearings must be coordinated and scheduled through CourtMAP.

All motions must be filed with the Clerk before a special set hearing is scheduled.

Upload the Notice of Hearing and motion to CourtMAP, labeling each submission by document type rather than submitting an unlabeled PDF.

Special set hearing documentation must be e-filed and uploaded to CourtMAP at least 10 days before the hearing or the matter will not be heard.

Paper courtesy copies must not be submitted.

Upload hearing documents for the judge to review to the CourtMAP event as supporting documents; do not email them.

Request special set hearing cancellation by emailing the judicial assistant, copying all parties, and providing the case and hearing details and cancellation reason.

A special set cancellation request must state the case information, hearing type and date, and reason for cancellation.

If the judicial assistant has not responded within 24 hours to a special set cancellation email, call chambers to confirm whether the hearing was cancelled.

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