Court Rules
Judge Lawrence D. King
Judge

Judge Lawrence D. King

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County

Communication

Email

Chambers

ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org
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Phone

Chambers

(305) 252-5850
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Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

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NOTE: CourtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, Judge's signature block and the done and ordered language to the order.

Summary: CourtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, judge's signature block, and done-and-ordered language to submitted orders.

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Document Filing Requirements14 rules

Filing Requirements

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All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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When submitting your proposed/agreed order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by CourtMAP, NOT in the body of the proposed/agreed order.

Summary: The order title must be typed in the title box provided by CourtMAP, not in the body of the proposed/agreed order.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: must contain certification of "good faith effort" required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

Summary: Ex parte motions to compel must contain the certification of good faith effort required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

Document Type

Ex Parte Motion To Compel

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Conference
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Filing Requirements

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Each motion noticed for hearing, or each proposed order submitted should be the subject of a separate notice and a separate order. Motions should not be combined in a single notice or in a single order so that the technology may accurately process the identifier.

Summary: Each motion must be the subject of a separate notice and a separate order; motions may not be combined in a single notice or order.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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A motion for telephonic appearance, along with the Court's form order must be submitted for the Court's approval via proposed order option on CourtMAP.

Summary: A motion for telephonic appearance must be submitted with the Court's form order for approval via the proposed order option on CourtMAP.

Document Type

Motion For Telephonic Appearance

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Filing Requirements

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If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client. Additionally, the name and bar number of the "new" attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.

Summary: Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must include the client's written consent and the new attorney's name and bar number in the body of the proposed order.

Document Type

Order On Stipulation For Substitution Of Counsel

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Filing Requirements

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Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.

Summary: Proposed orders must not be submitted on contested matters or matters already set for hearing.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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All agreed orders must be submitted via Court map.

Summary: All agreed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

Document Type

Agreed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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SUBMIT YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (filed motion, etc) when creating the event( setting the hearing) on CourtMAP. Once a green "success" message appears, the hearing has made the calendar.

Summary: Supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) must be submitted when creating the hearing event on CourtMAP, and a green success message confirms the hearing is on the calendar.

Document Type

Courtmap Hearing Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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The motion identifiers must be listed in every attorney-generated notice of hearing for a specific motion and in every proposed order submitted for signature by the Court.

Summary: Every attorney-generated notice of hearing must list the motion identifiers (docket index number, or e-filing number, full motion name, and filing date).

Document Type

Notice Of Hearing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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If you are submitting an AGREED order, please select the AGREED order option; otherwise, the order will not be titled "Agreed".

Summary: Agreed orders must be submitted with the AGREED order option selected in CourtMAP or the order will not be titled 'Agreed'.

Document Type

Agreed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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3. Judges have the authority to reject any proposed order that does not comply with this directive and require the filer to correct the submission.

Summary: The judge may reject any proposed order that does not include the required motion identifiers and require the filer to correct the submission.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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Administrative Order No. 26-04 Disclosure of Use of Generative Artificial l Intelligence by Attorneys and Self Represented Litigants

Summary: Administrative Order No. 26-04 governs disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence by attorneys and self-represented litigants.

Document Type

Court Filing

Content & Formatting
Ai Disclosure
Filing Requirements

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If submitting a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel, please identify if the case is currently set for trial. If a Final Judgment has been entered, please indicate this in your motion.

Summary: Motions to withdraw as counsel must state whether the case is set for trial and whether a final judgment has been entered.

Document Type

Motion To Withdraw As Counsel

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

A notice of hearing does not automatically generate when a hearing is set, so the movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing via the e-portal system.

Although the movant and the parties listed on the service list will receive an email indicating that a hearing has been set, a notice of hearing will not automatically generate. The movant MUST e-file the Notice of Hearing via the e-portal system.

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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information

Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.

Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk's Office.

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Page 1 | Emergency Motions

Notices of hearing must not be sent via eCourtesy; they must be e-filed.

DO NOT eCourtesy Notice of Hearing, just E-File

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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information

Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register for the free Florida Courts e-Filing Portal to file documents online and receive electronic court communications.

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit encourages all self-represented litigants to register with the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal, a free service that allows parties to file documents and pleadings online, as well as receive electronic communications from the courts about their cases.

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Page 1 | ALERT

Civil filings may be submitted by U.S. mail to the Clerk's Office, and filers are encouraged to register on the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal.

ALL PLEADINGS, OTHER DOCUMENTS, LETTERS OR MOTIONS MAY BE FILED BY U.S MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE CLERK'S OFFICE OR YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ON THE E-FILING PORTAL AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal

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Page 1 | IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR COUNTY COURT CIVIL CASE FILINGS

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Motions set on the motion calendar require at least 5 calendar days' notice before the hearing.

Notice Before Hearing: 5 Calendar Days

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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information

Filing Bundling Requirements

Final disposition forms must be submitted together with all final orders of dismissal and final judgments.

Final disposition forms must be submitted with all Final Orders to Dismiss and Final Judgments.

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Page 1 | Additional Instructions (proposed orders via CourtMAP)

Supporting documents such as motions, affidavits, and cover letters must always accompany proposed order submissions.

Supporting documents (i.e: motions, affidavits, cover letters, etc.) must always be submitted in support of your proposed order. If you are submitting a proposed order.

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Page 1 | Additional Instructions (proposed orders via CourtMAP)

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Motion calendar hearings are scheduled through CourtMAP on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m., and the moving party must first coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability.

TO SCHEDULE A MOTION CALENDAR HEARING: (SELECT THE DATE FROM THE COURT'S AVAILABILITY (FOUND ON CourtMAP) Motion Calendar days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30, 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability (found on CourtMap).

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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information

Motions to Determine Rent and to Strike Defendant's Answer must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before being set on calendar and must not be scheduled on the motion calendar.

Motion to Determine Rent and Motion to Strike Defendant's Answer MUST first be submitted to my Judicial Assistant by e-mail to ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org before setting on calendar, Please DO NOT schedule on Motion Calendar as they will not be heard.

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Page 1 | MOTION TO DETERMINE RENT AND MOTION TO STRIKE (LANDLORD AND TENANT CASES)

All motions may be heard on the motion calendar except motions to determine rent, to strike defendant's answer, for sanctions, for rehearing/reconsideration, motions in limine, summary judgment motions, attorney fee hearings, evidentiary hearings, and motions to continue jury trial.

ALL MOTIONS MAY BE HEARD ON MOTION CALENDAR EXCEPT : Motion to Determine Rent, Motion to Strike Defendant's Answer, Motion for Sanctions, Motion for Rehearing and/or Reconsideration Motions in Limine, Summary Judgment Motions, Attorney Fee Hearings, Evidentiary Hearings and Motion to Continue Jury Trial.

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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information

Motions for reconsideration/rehearing and motions for sanctions must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before being set on calendar and must not be scheduled on the motion calendar.

Motions for Reconsideration and / or Rehearing and Motion for Sanctions MUST first be submitted to my Judicial Assistant by e-mail to ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org before setting on calendar, Please DO NOT schedule on Motion Calendar as they will not be heard.

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Page 1 | MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION/ REHEARING AND MOTION FOR SANCTIONS

Summary judgment motions may be set on the motion calendar only in debt collection matters.

MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN DEBT COLLECTION MATTERS ONLY, MAY ALSO BE SET IN THE ABOVE MOTION CALENDAR.

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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Motions to continue jury trial are not heard on the motion calendar but are addressed at calendar call, unless the motion is deemed an emergency by either party.

Motions to Continue Trial will NOT be heard at Motion Calendar but rather addressed at Calendar Call. Please DO NOT schedule on Motion Calendar unless the Motion is deemed to be an emergency by either party.

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Page 1 | MOTION TO CONTINUE JURY TRIAL

Chambers Communication Rules

Hearing cancellation notices must be emailed to chambers at ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org before the scheduled hearing.

Notices of cancellation shall be e-mailed to chambers at ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information

Parties who resolve their matter must cancel the hearing in CourtMAP or, if they lack CourtMAP access, by calling and/or emailing the judge's judicial assistant.

If you resolve your matter, please cancel in CourtMAP or if you do not have access to CourtMAP, by calling and/or e-mail the judge's judicial assistant.

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Page 1 | VIRTUAL COURT

After e-filing an emergency motion, parties must email and/or call the Judicial Assistant to confirm the filing, and chambers will respond with available hearing dates.

Please contact the Judge's chambers via e-mail ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org and/or by phone at (305) 252-5850 after e-file your Motion to inform the Judicial Assistant that said motion has been filed. The Judge will review the Emergency Motion and the Judicial Assistant will contact you with available hearing dates and times.

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Page 1 | Emergency Motions

To schedule a special set hearing, email the judicial staff (JA ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org or Bailiff Sardan@jud11.flcourts.org) Monday through Friday, copying opposing counsel in the request.

Please submit your request via e-mail to the judicial staff and copy opposing counsel in your request to obtain dates to schedule special set hearing . Judicial Assistant Isdalis L. Arregui at ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org or Bailiff Savanah Ardan Sardan@jud11.flcourts.org,

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Page 1 | Special set hearing scheduling instructions

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

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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 Lawrence D. King

Judge Lawrence D. King is a judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles circuit and county court divisions, covering a wide range of civil, criminal, and family matters.

Judge King's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Lawrence D. King's rules

Does Judge Lawrence D. King require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Lawrence D. King's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motion calendar hearings are scheduled through CourtMAP on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m., and the moving party must first coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information

What must be included with agreed order filings before Judge Lawrence D. King?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All agreed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (agreed orders via CourtMAP)

What must be included with courtmap hearing request filings before Judge Lawrence D. King?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) must be submitted when creating the hearing event on CourtMAP, and a green success message confirms the hearing is on the calendar.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information

How may parties contact Judge Lawrence D. King's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Lawrence D. King's chambers. Parties who resolve their matter must cancel the hearing in CourtMAP or, if they lack CourtMAP access, by calling and/or emailing the judge's judicial assistant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section VIRTUAL COURT

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Lawrence D. King?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motions to continue jury trial are not heard on the motion calendar but are addressed at calendar call, unless the motion is deemed an emergency by either party.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION TO CONTINUE JURY TRIAL

Does Judge Lawrence D. King require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Lawrence D. King requires bundling for covered papers. Supporting documents such as motions, affidavits, and cover letters must always accompany proposed order submissions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (proposed orders via CourtMAP)

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lawrence D. King?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Emergency Motions

What filing deadlines does Judge Lawrence D. King set?

Motions set on the motion calendar require at least 5 calendar days' notice before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information
Complete rules summary for Judge Lawrence D. King

Civil filings may be submitted by U.S. mail to the Clerk's Office, and filers are encouraged to register on the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal.

Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register for the free Florida Courts e-Filing Portal to file documents online and receive electronic court communications.

Administrative Order No. 26-04 governs disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence by attorneys and self-represented litigants.

Parties who resolve their matter must cancel the hearing in CourtMAP or, if they lack CourtMAP access, by calling and/or emailing the judge's judicial assistant.

All agreed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

After e-filing an emergency motion, parties must email and/or call the Judicial Assistant to confirm the filing, and chambers will respond with available hearing dates.

Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.

Motions set on the motion calendar require at least 5 calendar days' notice before the hearing.

Motion calendar hearings are scheduled through CourtMAP on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m., and the moving party must first coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability.

Summary judgment motions may be set on the motion calendar only in debt collection matters.

Agreed orders must be submitted with the AGREED order option selected in CourtMAP or the order will not be titled 'Agreed'.

Supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) must be submitted when creating the hearing event on CourtMAP, and a green success message confirms the hearing is on the calendar.

A notice of hearing does not automatically generate when a hearing is set, so the movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing via the e-portal system.

All motions may be heard on the motion calendar except motions to determine rent, to strike defendant's answer, for sanctions, for rehearing/reconsideration, motions in limine, summary judgment motions, attorney fee hearings, evidentiary hearings, and motions to continue jury trial.

Motions to Determine Rent and to Strike Defendant's Answer must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before being set on calendar and must not be scheduled on the motion calendar.

Supporting documents such as motions, affidavits, and cover letters must always accompany proposed order submissions.

Motions for reconsideration/rehearing and motions for sanctions must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before being set on calendar and must not be scheduled on the motion calendar.

Motions to continue jury trial are not heard on the motion calendar but are addressed at calendar call, unless the motion is deemed an emergency by either party.

A motion for telephonic appearance must be submitted with the Court's form order for approval via the proposed order option on CourtMAP.

Notices of hearing must not be sent via eCourtesy; they must be e-filed.

Hearing cancellation notices must be emailed to chambers at ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org before the scheduled hearing.

All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

The order title must be typed in the title box provided by CourtMAP, not in the body of the proposed/agreed order.

CourtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, judge's signature block, and done-and-ordered language to submitted orders.

Final disposition forms must be submitted together with all final orders of dismissal and final judgments.

Proposed orders must not be submitted on contested matters or matters already set for hearing.

Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must include the client's written consent and the new attorney's name and bar number in the body of the proposed order.

Motions to withdraw as counsel must state whether the case is set for trial and whether a final judgment has been entered.

Ex parte motions to compel must contain the certification of good faith effort required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

Every attorney-generated notice of hearing must list the motion identifiers (docket index number, or e-filing number, full motion name, and filing date).

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