Judge Peter R. Lopez
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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- Hearing cancellations within 24 hours of the hearing are prohibited unless both parties agree to the cancellation or have reached an agreement on the matter.
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
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Proposed Orders need to be upload through Court Map, make sure that the Order is in Word Format.
Summary: Proposed orders must be in Word format when uploaded.
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Document Filing Requirements3 rules
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Furthermore, any request for a special set hearing in Division 10 must include a completed Special Set Form attached at the time of submission. Requests submitted without the required form will not be accepted or scheduled.
Summary: Every special set hearing request must include a completed Special Set Form or it will not be accepted or scheduled.
Document Type
Special Set Hearing Request
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The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability (found on courtMAP) and shall submit a copy of the filed motion along with the Court's request form via courtMAP when selecting the proposed hearing date for the Court's approval (a notice of hearing SHOULD NOT accompany the submission).
Summary: To schedule a special set hearing, the moving party must coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on Court availability and submit the filed motion copy plus the Court's request form via courtMAP, without a notice of hearing.
Document Type
Special Set Hearing Request
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LOST NOTE: The Court requires an Indemnity Bond for any Lost Note.
Summary: An indemnity bond is required for any lost note.
Document Type
Lost Note
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
To cancel a motion calendar hearing, a Notice of Cancellation must be submitted via E-courtesy and all parties notified.
To Cancel a hearing on Motion Calendar, Please submit a Notice of Cancellation via E-courtesy and notify all parties
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Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
The motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through E-file, or the motion will not be heard.
A copy of the Motion and Notice of Hearing must be submitted through E-file, and if the Motion and Notice are not submitted through E-file the Motion will not be heard.
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Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
Proposed orders must be uploaded through CourtMAP and must be in Word format.
Proposed Orders need to be upload through Court Map, make sure that the Order is in Word Format.
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Page 1 | Additional Instructions
Notices for trial must be submitted through CourtMAP.
Notices for Trial must be submitted by Court Map
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Page 1 | Additional Instructions
Special set hearing requests must be submitted via courtMAP when selecting the proposed hearing date for the Court's approval.
The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability (found on courtMAP) and shall submit a copy of the filed motion along with the Court's request form via courtMAP when selecting the proposed hearing date for the Court's approval (a notice of hearing SHOULD NOT accompany the submission).
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Page 1 | TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL SET HEARING BEFORE JUDGE LOPEZ
All motions and notices of hearing for sale cancellations must be uploaded to E-courtesy and E-File.
All motions and notices of hearings must be uploaded to E-courtesy and E-File at least 7 business days before the scheduled hearing.
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Page 1 | MOTIONS TO CANCEL FORECLOSURE SALES
Emergency motions must be uploaded through CourtMAP under Emergency Motions and are handled by the assigned division judge.
All Emergencies are being handled by their own division Judges. Should you have an Emergency, Upload your motion through Court Map under Emergency Motions.
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Page 1 | Court Policy – Division 10 (Judge Lopez)
For cases filed before April 30, 2021, the Case Management Report and Order must be submitted via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
A. For cases filed BEFORE APRIL 30, 2021, you MUST submit CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ORDER via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
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A Case Management Report and Order must NOT be submitted when an existing CMO covers pretrial deadlines, the case is set for trial, inactive, subject to moratoria or F.S. 51.011, noticed for FWOP (unless attached to a written good cause showing), or uncontested.
B. DO NOT submit a Case Management Report and Order if: 1. There is already an EXISTING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER setting forth all pretrial deadlines. 2. Your case is already set for trial. 3. Your case is currently on inactive status by court order. 4. Your case is subject to current moratoria. 5. Your case is subject to F.S. 51.011. 6. If your case has been Noticed for Lack of Prosecution Hearing (FWOP) unless it is being attached to your WRITTEN GOOD CAUSE SHOWING. 7. Your case is uncontested.
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Original loan documents must not be filed with the court.
Submission of Original Notes: DO NOT FILE ORIGINAL LOAN DOCUMENTS.
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Page 1 | Submission of Original Notes
Pro se litigants must file documents in person with the Clerk's Office.
Pro Se Litigants are required to file documents in person with the Clerk's Office.
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Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
The motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through E-file, or the motion will not be heard.
A copy of the Motion and Notice of Hearing must be submitted through E-file and if the Motion and Notice are not submitted through E-file the Motion will not be heard.
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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The party must, within 20 days of the order, either retain new counsel who files a written appearance or file a written self-representation notification with the clerk.
Within twenty (20) days of the signing of this Order ________________________ shall either A) Retain a new attorney and have the attorney file a written appearance or B) File a written notification with the clerk advising the Court that the party wishes to represent themselves.
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Page 1 | ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows
Each side must complete the evidence submission process at least five business days before the evidentiary hearing or non-jury trial, following the Court's Evidentiary Process instructions.
Submission of Evidence: At least five business days prior to the evidentiary hearing/non-jury trial, each side must: Click below on Evidentiary Process for Step by Step instructions.
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Page 1 | Submission of Evidence
Motion Calendar is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m., and 7 business days' notice before the hearing is required.
Motion Calendar is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. You must give 7 business days' Notice.
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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information
An Agreed Order may be submitted through CourtMAP only after the Case Management Joint Report is filed and reflected on the docket.
Effective Immediately: ALL Case Management Joint Reports MUST BE FILED FIRST and REFLECT on the Docket, once it reflects on the docket, you may submit an Agreed Order through Court Map, under Agree Orders for Judge Lopez Approval and Signature.
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Page 1 | Court Policy – Division 10 (Judge Lopez)
Sale cancellation motions and notices of hearing must be uploaded at least 7 business days before the scheduled hearing, with no emergency accommodation.
All motions and notices of hearings must be uploaded to E-courtesy and E-File at least 7 business days before the scheduled hearing.
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Page 1 | MOTIONS TO CANCEL FORECLOSURE SALES
Foreclosure Motion Calendar is held Wednesdays only at 9:00 a.m., and 7 business days' notice before the hearing is required.
Foreclosure Motion Calendar is on Wednesday (ONLY) at 9:00 a.m. You must give 7 business days' Notice.
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Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
Even when a Case Management Report exception applies, the Administrative Order 21-09 timeline requirements still apply.
C. If your case meets any of the exceptions listed above, you must still follow the timeline requirements set forth in the 11th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 21-09.
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Page 1 | Court Policy – Division 10 (Judge Lopez)
Special set hearings are not scheduled until the Court approves the proposed date, after which the parties receive an automated confirmation email and an automatically e-filed notice of hearing.
*Special set hearings are NOT scheduled until they are approved by the Court. Once the Court has approved the proposed hearing date, the parties will receive an automated email indicating same. The parties will also be served with a notice of hearing which will be automatically e-filed.
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Page 1 | TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL SET HEARING BEFORE JUDGE LOPEZ
If a proposed special set notice is rejected, the parties receive a message stating the reason for the rejection.
*If the proposed notice is rejected, the parties will receive a message along with the reason for the rejection.
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Page 1 | TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL SET HEARING BEFORE JUDGE LOPEZ
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Until a new attorney appears, notices may be sent to the party at the address shown at the bottom of page two.
Until new counsel appears ________________________ may be noticed at the address shown at the bottom of the second page.
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Page 2 | ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows
Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts, Attn: Notes and Mortgages, at the Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center using tracked delivery.
The original note/loan documents are to be delivered to: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages, Location: Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, 20 NW 1st Court, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33128 and also Use delivery with tracking.
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Page 1 | Submission of Original Notes
Attorneys bear sole responsibility for serving notice on all parties in the case.
All attorneys are solely responsible for serving notice on all parties involved in a case.
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Page 1 | Court Policy – Division 10 (Judge Lopez)
The Court will not provide notice of hearings, trial settings, calendar calls, or orders, and the parties' notice duty applies even when the opposing party is pro se or defaulted.
The Court and Judge Lopez's office will NOT, and are NOT responsible for, providing notice of hearings, trial settings, calendar calls, or orders entered by the Court. This obligation remains in effect even where the opposing party is self-represented (pro se) or has been Defaulted.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Multiple motions can be heard or attached to a single CourtMAP calendar submission, so a case need only be placed on the calendar once.
Cases need only to be placed on calendar once, multiple motions can be heard / attached to the single submission through Court Map.
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Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
Multiple motions can be heard or attached to a single CourtMap calendar submission, so a case need only be placed on the calendar once.
Cases need only to be placed on calendar once, multiple motions can be heard / attached to the single submission through CourtMap.
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Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions for writ of possession must be set on the Motion Calendar; ex parte writ motions will not be entertained.
WRIT OF POSSESSIONS: Motions for Writ of Possessions must be placed on Motion Calendar. The Court will Not Entertain Ex Parte Motions.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Hearing cancellations within 24 hours of the hearing are prohibited unless both parties agree to the cancellation or have reached an agreement on the matter.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are NOT ALLOWED within 24 hours before the hearing, unless both parties have AGREED to the Cancellation or have reached an agreement on the matter set for hearing.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Judge's chambers must be immediately notified of any hearing cancellations.
JUDGE'S CHAMBERS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED OF ANY CANCELLATIONS.
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Page 1 | TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL SET HEARING BEFORE JUDGE LOPEZ
For immediate assistance, call 305-349-7049 or email the Judicial Assistant.
Should you need Immediate assistance please call 305-349-7049 or email the Judicial Assistant: laortiz-hodges@jud11.flcourts.org
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Page 1 | Court Policy – Division 10 (Judge Lopez)
Parties must email the Judicial Assistant to report a case settlement or to cancel a special set hearing.
****If your case settles email my J.A.. If your Special Set needs to be cancelled, email my J.A****
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Page 1 | Court Policy – Division 10 (Judge Lopez)
General inquiries may be directed by phone to the Court Specialist at 305-349-7049 or by email to the Judicial Assistant.
Inquiries may be directed to the Court Specialist, Jorge Gomez at 305-349-7049 or Email the Judicial Assistant: Leslie Ortiz-Hodges at: laortiz-hodges@jud11.flcourts.org
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