Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Document Filing Requirements

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Notice of cancellation

The cancelling party must file a notice of cancellation with the Clerk’s Office.

The cancelling party must file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk’s Office.

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Motion to withdraw

Must include

proposed order

Counsel seeking withdrawal must obtain client consent unless unavailable, use the judge’s approved order form, schedule the motion on the Motion Calendar, and notify all parties.

If seeking to withdraw as counsel: 1. Obtain Client Consent (unless unavailable, in which case the motion must be held on calendar). 2. Use Judge Butchko Sanchez's approved form: Order Granting Motion to Withdraw. 3. Set the motion on the Motion Calendar and provide notice to all parties.

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Order

An order must identify any child by name or initials for correct e-filing.

All Orders must include the Name or Initials of the child or children if any, for correct e-filing.

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Motion

A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed.

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved; (2) the reason(s) why an emergency hearing is necessary; and (3) the amount of time needed.

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Notice of trial

After mediation, file a notice of trial and email it to the Judicial Assistant with the requested trial duration and mediation date, copying all parties; trial dates are provided by email and the agreed date is set by order through CourtMAP.

Trial weeks for Division 202 are scheduled the first and third week of every month. When a case is ready to be set for trial, after the parties have already attended mediation, file a Notice of Trial and send it via email to the Judicial Assistant at iacosta@jud11.flcourts.org. Include the amount of time being requested for trial, when the parties attended mediation, and be sure to copy all parties involved in the case. The Judicial Assistant will provide available trial dates via email. Once dates are agreed upon by all parties, you will receive an Order Setting Trial via CourtMAP.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must include individually submitted, e-filed supporting documents, including the motion and applicable affidavits and exhibits.

Proposed orders must be accompanied by e-filed motion, affidavits and exhibits [if applicable]. Supporting documents must be e-filed versions and submitted individually. Failure to submit appropriate supporting documents will result in rejection.

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Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion submitted with an agreed order must include a certificate stating there is an agreement or proof of agreement from opposing counsel; unsuccessful conferral is not agreement and the matter should be set for hearing.

Motions accompanying an Agreed Order must contain a certificate of conferral stating there is an agreement or provide proof of agreement from opposing counsel [i.e., an email or letter]. Failure to provide conferral or proof of agreement will result in rejection. Unsuccessful conferral is not an agreement [set the matter for hearing].

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Hearing request

The moving party must coordinate the hearing date and time with the opposing party and attach supporting documents when setting the hearing on CourtMAP.

The moving party MUST coordinate date & time with opposing party. You MUST attach your supporting documents (filed motion, etc.) when creating the event (setting the hearing) on CourtMap.

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Notice of hearing

The movant must e-file the notice of hearing and identify the person with whom the hearing was coordinated and the motion’s e-filing date.

The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing. Please indicate the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date motion was e-filed.

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Notice of hearing

The party setting the hearing must file a notice of hearing.

The Setting Party must file their Notice of Hearing.

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Petition or motion for case management conference

To schedule a CMC, file a petition or motion identifying the issues and ensure it appears on the Clerk’s docket before setting it through courtMAP.

CMC – to schedule a CMC, please file a petition/motion for case management conference outlining issues to be heard at the CMC and ensure it appears on the Clerk of Court's docket.  Once the petition/motion is filed and it appears on the Clerk of Court’s docket, same may be set for hearing directly via courtMAP under the court's Motion Calendar hearing slot.

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Order on stipulation for substitution of counsel

A written client consent must be filed with an order on a stipulation for substitution of counsel.

If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must file the written Consent of the client.

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Proposed order

The proposed order must state the substituted attorney’s name and Florida Bar number in its body.

Additionally, the name and Florida bar number of the substituted attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.

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Emergency petition or motion

An emergency petition or motion must certify that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for a Special Set hearing.

-a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a special set hearing.

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Notice of hearing

The setting party must e-file and serve a Notice of Hearing that includes the pleading’s full title, docket index number, and Zoom link.

The setting party shall file a Notice of Hearing, inclusive of the full title of pleading that is being set, the Docket Index Number for said pleading, and the Zoom link, via ePortal and serve same upon all necessary parties.

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Proposed order

A proposed order must include the docket index number for the underlying petition or motion.

Proposed orders must be uploaded via courtMAP within seven (7) days from the date of hearing; it must include the Docket Index Number for the underlying petition/motion; AND must be typed in Times New Roman, size 14 font.

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Hearing request

The setting party must list each pleading’s full title and docket index number and state whether the hearing is evidentiary; otherwise, no Clerk will be reserved for evidence admission.

IMPORTANT NOTICE WHEN SETTING: The setting party shall list the full title of pleading(s) that is/are being set, the Docket Index Number for said pleading(s), and if hearing will be “evidentiary/non-evidentiary.”  Should no indication be listed as to evidentiary/non-evidentiary, there will be NO Clerk reserved for evidence admission at the time of hearing.

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Civil cases

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Motion

A written motion must be filed.

A WRITTEN MOTION IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED.

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Civil cases

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Special set motion

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.

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Civil cases

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Order submission

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.

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Civil cases

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Order

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.

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Notice of hearing

The Notice of Hearing must include ZOOM hearing information when necessary.

A Notice of Hearing must be prepared and e-Filed through the State e-Filing Portal for each motion scheduled and must include the ZOOM hearing information if necessary.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Must include

certificate of conference

Every party scheduling a uniform motion calendar hearing must include the specified good faith certification in the body of the notice of hearing.

To comply with the above good faith certification, every party scheduling a motion for a uniform motion calendar hearing shall execute the following certification must be included in the body of the notice of hearing: ### I hereby certify that: 1. the movant has conferred regarding scheduling the date of the motion with all parties; 2. the movant has already/will confer with opposing party regarding the relief request; and 3. the issues can be resolved on the court's motion calendar.

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Stipulation of settlement

Counsel must immediately notify the Court of settlement and submit a Stipulation of Settlement and Order of Dismissal.

Counsel shall immediately notify this Court in the event of settlement and submit a Stipulation of Settlement and Order of Dismissal.

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Motion

To set a hearing on a motion for attorney's fees the moving party must have a signed Judgment, Order of Dismissal of All Issues Based on Confession of Judgment Reserving the Right to Enforcement of Confession and to Seek Attorney's Fees and Costs, Stipulation of Settlement and the Order of Dismissal Reserving the Right to Enforcement of Settlement and to Seek Attorney Fees and Costs, and/or Order Granting Entitlement to Attorney's Fees and Costs as well as a signed PRELIMINARY ORDER REGARDING HEARING ON MOTION TO TAX COSTS AND AWARD ATTORNEY'S FEES, (PRE-FEE.

FEES:** To set a hearing on a motion for attorney's fees the moving party must have a signed Judgment, Order of Dismissal of All Issues Based on Confession of Judgment Reserving the Right to Enforcement of Confession and to Seek Attorney's Fees and Costs, Stipulation of Settlement and the Order of Dismissal Reserving the Right to Enforcement of Settlement and to Seek Attorney Fees and Costs, and/or Order Granting Entitlement to Attorney's Fees and Costs as well as a signed **PRELIMINARY ORDER REGARDING HEARING ON MOTION TO TAX COSTS AND AWARD ATTORNEY'S FEES, (PRE-FEE

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A party must provide their own interpreter for themselves and any witnesses, including opposing-party witnesses.

**You must provide your own interpreter for yourself or any witnesses, including opposing party witnesses.

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Notice of hearing

For Motion Calendar and Status Hearings, attorneys must file the Notice of Hearing with Zoom information.

- For Motion Calendar and Status Hearings, attorneys are responsible for filing the NOH and must include Zoom info.

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Applies to

Proposed order and notice of hearing

Zoom links and IDs must appear in both the proposed order and the Notice of Hearing.

Ensure Zoom links and IDs are included in both the proposed order and your Notice of Hearing.

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Agreed order

A party seeking a Zoom Special Set hearing must first confirm all parties agree to appear remotely, then submit an Agreed Order through Court MAP for court review.

If a party wishes to have their Special Set hearing conducted via Zoom, they must first coordinate with opposing counsel to confirm that all parties agree to appear remotely. Once both parties have agreed, an Agreed Order must be submitted through Court MAP for the Court’s review.

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Notice of cancellation

A Notice of Cancellation must be filed and state a reason for the cancellation.

2. A Notice of Cancellation (NOC) must be filed with a reason.

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Order

Supporting documents must be provided with all orders.

- Please provide supporting documents with ALL orders.

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Notice of hearing

Attorneys must include Zoom login details and the dial-in number in the Notice of Hearing before e-filing it.

ATTORNEYS: If your hearing will be held via Zoom, you must include the Zoom login details and dial-in number in your Notice of Hearing before e-filing.

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Civil cases

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Case management order

Must include

proposed order

In every jury trial case, the presiding judge must issue a case management order setting deadlines for all case events, including discovery, examinations, pre-trial motions, and proposed jury instructions, and the parties must comply with it.

all cases that are to be set for jury trial, the presiding judge must establish a case management order with deadlines for all case events. The parties to the litigation must comply with the case management order. 2) The case management order must provide deadlines for completion of all discovery, examinations, and all pre-trial motions (including case dispositive motions, Daubert motions, motions in limine, evidentiary motions, redacting evidence, and rulings on unique issues that are anticipated) and the filing of proposed jury instructions.

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Civil cases

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Certification of trial readiness

At the conclusion of the pre-trial conference, the parties and court must certify that the case is at issue, discovery and all motions are complete, jury instructions are finalized, exhibits and witness lists are exchanged, and the trial length is estimated.

At the conclusion of the pre-trial conference, the parties and the court must certify the following: a. The case is at issue. b. All discovery is completed. c. All dispositive motions have been filed, heard, and ruled upon. d. All pre-trial motions have been filed, heard, and ruled upon. e. Jury instructions have been filed, argued, and the form and content of jury instructions are finalized (to the extent possible) by the court. f. Exhibits have been exchanged, pre-marked, and stipulated where appropriate. g. Witness lists have been exchanged, and all witnesses are available and secured for trial. THE TRIAL PERIOD SHALL BE EITHER 1 or 2 weeks, AS DETERMINED BY THE TRIAL JUDGE. CERTIFICATION OF READINESS REQUIRES THE PARTIES, ATTORNEYS, AND WITNESSES TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENTIRE TRIAL PERIOD. h. An estimated length of trial from commencement through charging the jury, stated as a number of hours.

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Evidence

Each party must present its evidence and bring physical copies to the hearing.

It is each party’s responsibility to present evidence to the court and bring physical copies the day of the hearing.

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Criminal cases

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Hearing request

A hearing-setting request must include the written motion, defendant’s name, case number, matter to be addressed, and whether an interpreter or the defendant is required.

The request should include the written motion, defendant’s name, case number, motion/matter to be addressed, whether an interpreter is required, and whether the defendant’s presence is required .

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Criminal cases

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Evidentiary hearing

Evidentiary hearings are held in person.

All evidentiary hearings are held in person .

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Criminal cases

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Bench warrant motion hearing

Motions to set aside a bench warrant must be heard in person unless the Court allows otherwise.

Motions to set aside bench warrant must be heard in person, unless otherwise allowed by the Court.

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Criminal cases

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Notice of hearing

The defendant must file a return-of-property hearing notice stating the hearing date, time, physical address, and Zoom meeting ID.

Then, defendant must file a notice of hearing indicating the date, time, physical address, and zoom meeting ID for the motion calendar hearing date for your motion for return of property.

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Civil cases

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Evidence exhibit

Each side must mark the first page of every document it intends to introduce as evidence, using numbers for plaintiffs and letters for defendants.

Mark the first page of each document it intends to introduce into evidence. Plaintiff with numbers/Defendant with letters.

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Civil cases

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Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

Submit a filed emergency motion to Emergency Motions in courtMAP and simultaneously submit the requested granting order separately to Proposed Orders, not as a supporting document.

Submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap to Emergency Motions and simultaneously submit via courtMap to Proposed Orders (not as a supporting document to the emergency motion), an order granting the relief sought.

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Civil cases

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Hearing request

Attach the filed motions and all supporting documents when scheduling the hearing.

The filed motion(s) and all supporting documents must be attached when the hearing is scheduled (see below regarding supplemental submissions and responses).

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Civil cases

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Agreed order

An Agreed Order must include the word “Agreed.”

An Agreed Order must contain the word “Agreed”.

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Civil cases

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Proposed order

A proposed order must give the specific date the motion came before the Court or expressly state that it came before the Court without a hearing.

The Court will reject a proposed order that does not contain the specific date on which the motion came before the Court or expressly state that the motion came before the Court without hearing.

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Civil cases

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Proposed order

An order extending case management deadlines must list each pending deadline and its proposed extended deadline.

Proposed orders extending case management deadlines must specifically list each pending deadline together with the proposed extended deadlines.

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Civil cases

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Proposed order

A proposed order that extends deadlines only by a stated number of days will be rejected.

Proposed orders simply extending deadlines by a certain number of days will be rejected.

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Civil cases

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Motion submission

Include as exhibits or supporting documents all materials the Court will need to review the motion.

Please submit as exhibits/supporting documents all documents the Court will need when reviewing the motion.

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Civil cases

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Legal authority

Submit cases available only through LexisNexis because the Court does not have access to that service.

The Court does not have access to LexisNexis; therefore, submission of cases available only through LexisNexis is mandatory.

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Civil cases

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Hearing request

A hearing date beyond the first day of the applicable trial period in the Case Management Order will not be approved.

Hearing dates that are beyond the first day of the trial period or projected trial period based on the Case Management Order will not be approved.

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Civil cases

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Post trial motion

Must include

proposed order

Submit the listed post-trial motions, except motions for fees and costs, with a proposed order to Proposed Orders through courtMAP.

Motions for Clarification, Reconsideration, Rehearing, New Trial, Remittitur, Additur, and other post-trial motions, excluding motions for fees and costs, must be submitted with a proposed order to Proposed Orders via courtMAP.

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Civil cases

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Amended notice of hearing

The requesting party must prepare, file, and serve an Amended Notice of Hearing if the request was for a live or evidentiary hearing, or if the Court approved an Add-On.

The Notice of Hearing is automatically generated and filed by courtMAP and will reflect that the hearing is via Zoom and will not specify whether it is evidentiary, the party that requested the hearing will need to prepare, file, and serve an Amended Notice of Hearing if: The request was for a live hearing or an evidentiary hearing; or An Add-On was approved by the Court.

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Civil cases

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Add on request

Must include

proposed order

Add-ons require prior Court approval, requested by motion with a proposed or agreed order through courtMAP.

No add-ons are permitted without prior approval from the Court. Submit a motion with a Proposed or  Agreed Order via courtMAP.

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Mandatory disclosure

Must include

financial affidavit

Mandatory disclosure, including a financial affidavit, must be exchanged within 45 days after service of the initial pleading, with a filed certificate of compliance.

Pursuant to Florida Family Law Rule 12.285(b)(2), mandatory disclosure must be exchanged within 45 days of serving the initial pleading, accompanied by the filing of a certificate of compliance as required by Rule 12.285(j). This includes a financial affidavit.

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Emergency motion

An emergency motion must certify that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait for a motion calendar.

Your motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

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Notice of hearing

A five-minute-calendar hearing requires a filed notice identifying the motion and its docket-entry number.

A Notice of Hearing must be filed for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar listing the motion and docket number entry (D.E. #) corresponding to the motion that has been set.

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Pretrial catalogue

The pretrial catalogue must list trial witnesses, including foreseeable rebuttal and impeachment witnesses, with names, addresses, and brief testimony summaries; unlisted witnesses are excluded absent good cause.

The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list of witnesses to be called at trial. This includes rebuttal and impeachment witnesses who, in the exercise of diligent pre-trial preparation, you should know might be called. Expert witnesses shall be so specified. Such list shall contain names, addresses and a brief statement of testimony to be offered. Witnesses not listed will not be called at trial except for good cause shown.

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Schedule of assets

The asset schedule must be sworn to by the party.

THE SCHEDULE MUST BE SWORN TO BY THE PARTY.

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Schedule of debts

When debt division is disputed, each party must file an affidavit-form, party-signed debt schedule with the pretrial catalogue.

In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any debts, concurrently with the Pre-Trial catalogue each party shall file a Schedule of Debts, signed by the party in affidavit form

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Pretrial catalogue

The pretrial catalogue must include a list of admissions and stipulations.

A list of Admissions and Stipulation is to be included in the Pre-trial Catalogue.

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Pretrial catalogue

Must include

financial affidavit

Attach a current, fully executed Form 12.901(d) or (e) financial statement to the pretrial catalogue and exchange it with the other parties.

A current, fully executed financial statement in accordance with Form 12.901(d) or (e) of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure shall be attached to the Pre-Trial Catalogue and exchanged with the attorneys/pro se litigants.

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Notice of readiness for trial

A Notice of Readiness must identify the specific issues to be tried.

Notice of Readiness shall include the specific issues to be tried by the court (e.g. timesharing, alimony, child support).

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Order granting motion to withdraw

An order granting withdrawal must include the client’s phone number, address, and email.

All orders granting a motion to withdraw must contain the complete contact information (phone, address, email) of the client.

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Notice of hearing

When scheduling a hearing, the setting party must provide the opposing party a Zoom-instruction notice and file it with the Clerk.

The setting party must provide Notice of Hearing with instructions on how to appear using Zoom to the opposing party when scheduling a hearing and must file the notice with the Clerk.

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Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be uploaded via CourtMAP and include a certification explaining why the matter is a true emergency, cannot wait for a regular motion calendar, and detailing the emergency.

Emergency Motions must be uploaded via CourtMAP and MUST contain a Certification that the matter is a true Emergency, and cannot wait to be heard during a regular motion calendar.  The certification/motion must include the details of the Emergency.

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Emergency motion

An emergency motion must state that opposing counsel was notified and that a good-faith attempt to resolve the matter amicably was made.

The Emergency Motion MUST contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified, and an attempt to resolve the matter amicably has been made in good faith.

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Notice of cancellation

Cancellation requests must be made through CourtMAP, and an approved cancellation notice must state a valid reason.

Must be requested through CourtMap. If approved, the Notice of Cancellation must state a valid reason.

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Motion calendar submission

To add a matter to the judge's motion calendar, the notice of hearing and motion must be filed with the Clerk.

In order for your matter to be added to the Judge's Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motions(s) MUST be filed with the Clerk.

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Notice for trial

A copy of a filed notice for trial must be provided to the judicial assistant or bailiff.

If parties file Notice for Trial – a copy must be provided to the JA or the Bailiff.

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Notice of hearing

The moving party must state on the notice of hearing that it was physically mailed and allow appropriate delivery time.

The moving party SHALL indicate on the Notice of Hearing that the Notice was physically mailed to the party, with an appropriate time for delivery.

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Civil cases

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Certification of trial readiness

The Certification of Trial Readiness must be signed by all parties and the presiding Judge.

Upon completion of (4) above, the attached Certification of Trial Readiness shall be signed by all parties and the presiding Judge.

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Criminal cases

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Plea waiver

A waiver or plea in absentia is required for defense attorney to appear and take a plea, must include waived rights and immigration consequences, be signed and notarized, with notation for electronic signatures.

c. A duly executed waiver or plea in absentia is required from the Defendant for the Defense Attorney to appear for trial check-in and to take a plea on behalf of the Defendant. The waiver must include the rights the Defendant waives and the potential immigration consequences of taking the plea. The rights waiver must be signed by the Defendant and notarized. If the Defendant's signature is an electronic signature, then the notary should indicate on the waiver that the notary is permitted to conduct remote notarization or electronic signatures.

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Criminal cases

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Motion

Boilerplate motions or those lacking specific supporting allegations are not legally sufficient.

"Boilerplate" motions or those devoid of specific supporting allegations are not legally sufficient.

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Criminal cases

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Motion to set aside bench warrant

A Motion to Set Aside Bench Warrant must attach an affidavit from the bondsperson that the surety is willing to remain on bond when bond is estreated.

If there is a bond on the case that was estreated, the Motion to Set Aside must have as an attachment an affidavit from the bondsperson that the surety is willing to remain on bond.

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Hearing request

Must include

certificate of conference

A meet-and-confer certification is required when requesting any hearing.

Meet and confer certification required when requesting any hearing.

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Notice of hearing

Must include

specific language

Coordinate all motion-calendar hearings with opposing counsel and state that coordination in the Notice of Hearing, or the notice will be rejected.

ALL MOTION CALENDARS MUST BE COORDINATED WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL. IF THE NOTICE OF HEARING DOES NOT STATE THAT IT WAS COORDINATED WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL, IT WILL BE REJECTED.

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Proposed order

Must include

specific language

A proposed order must identify the motion title, state the date and time in its first introductory sentence, and state whether the motion was granted or denied.

Order must refer to the title of the motion, include the date and time in the first introductory sentence; and the Court's ruling stating if it was granted or denied.

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Notice of hearing

Must include

specific language

Special-set hearings must be scheduled using available courtMAP dates, coordinated with opposing counsel, and identify on the Notice of Hearing who coordinated them.

FOR SPECIAL SET HEARINGS, GO ON TO COURTMAP AND SEE AVAILABLE DATES.  PLEASE NOTE ALL SPECIAL SET HEARINGS MUST BE COORDINATED WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL AND IT MUST STATE ON THE NOTICE OF HEARING WHO IT WAS COORDINATED WITH.

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Civil cases

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Request for electronic appearance

Requests for electronic appearance must be made in writing via a filed motion or email in urgent circumstances and must include all attorneys of record.

A request in writing, made by a duly filed motion or, in urgent circumstances, by email to the Court, will be the only request that this Court may consider and/or grant. All attorneys of record on the case must be included and/or copied on a request for an electronic appearance by a party, witness or attorney.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Request for electronic appearance

Oral (ora tenus) requests for electronic appearances are not considered.

No ora tenus requests for an electronic appearance will be considered.

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Civil cases

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Request for electronic appearance

Requests must state grounds for the electronic appearance but exclude medical/personal details, providing only the general reason why in-person appearance is difficult or burdensome.

The Court requires that the grounds for the electronic appearance be provided. However, any medical condition, diagnosis or other personal type of information shall not be included. Instead, only the general concern or reason why and in-person appearance is difficult or burdensome shall be set forth in written request.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion for clarification

Parties seeking clarification, modification, exception, or waiver must file, serve, and notice a motion for clarification for a timely hearing.

Should any party need clarification, or a modification, exception, and/or waiver of the obligations below, a motion for clarification must be filed, served, and noticed for a timely hearing.

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Applies to

Virtual appearance

Anyone appearing virtually before Judge Urbistondo must comply with the Standing Order on Virtual Court Appearances.

ANY INDIVIDUAL APPEARING VIRTUALLY FOR COURT BEFORE JUDGE URBISTONDO, WHETHER A PARTY, INCLUDING PRO SE, OR SELF-REPRESENTED, ATTORNEY, WITNESS, OR FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER OF A DEFENDANT, MEDIA PERSONNEL OR OBSERVER, MUST COMPLY WITH THE RULES OUTLINED IN "Judge URBISTONDO'S STANDING ORDER ON VIRTUAL COURT APPEARANCES" IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THIS PAGE.

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

Civil cases

Applies to

Motion calendar request

The notice of hearing and motion must be filed with the Clerk to add a matter to the Motion Calendar.

In order for your matter to be added to the Judge's Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motions(s) MUST be filed with the Clerk.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

A notice of hearing must include the division Zoom meeting ID.

The notice of hearing must include the division zoom meeting ID.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Agreed order

An agreed order must include the opposing party’s written stipulation as a supporting document or it will be rejected.

Agreed Orders shall include as a supporting document the stipulation of the opposing party in writing or the Order will be rejected.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Agreed order

The court will not accept agreed orders that continue cases or change trial deadlines.

THE COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT AGREED ORDERS CONTINUING CASES, OR CHANGING TRIAL DEADLINES.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Special set hearing request

Special sets may not exceed one hour, and doubling time slots is prohibited.

Judge Urbistondo does NOT allow more than 1 hour for special sets and doubling time slots is prohibited.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

File all motions with the Clerk before setting a hearing date and file an additional Notice of Hearing that includes Zoom instructions.

All Motions must be filed with the Clerks' office prior to setting a hearing date and you are required to do an additional Notice of Hearing INLCUDING THE ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS.

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Applies to

Notice of cancellation

A cancellation notice must state the reason for the cancellation.

CANCELLATION: FOR ANY CANCELATION, THE COURT MANTADATES THE REASON FOR THE CANCELATIONS IN THE NOTICE.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The notice of hearing must state the motion’s filing date and the name of the person with whom the hearing was coordinated.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR NOTICE OF HEARING OR YOUR MATTER WILL NOT BE HEARD: 1) Date the Motion was filed. 2) Name of the Person the hearing was coordinated with*     (COORDINATION IS MANDATORY)

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Applies to

Request for substitution of counsel

Substitution of counsel requires the client’s consent and new counsel’s certification that they reviewed the docket, spoke with all counsel of record, and know the pending hearings, depositions, and deadlines.

The Court will not grant a substitution of counsel unless client's consent is obtained, and new counsel certifies, " I have reviewed the Court docket in this file and have spoken with all counsel of record. I am aware of all pending hearings, depositions and other deadlines that are set in this case".

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The party setting the hearing must place the Zoom link on the notice of hearing after the motion title.

Party setting hearing must include Zoom link on Notice of Hearing after title of Motion.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The notice of hearing must state the motion’s filing date, the person with whom the hearing was coordinated, and the discovery motion and relief sought.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR NOTICE OF HEARING OR YOUR MATTER WILL NOT BE HEARD: 1) Date the Motion was filed; 2) Name of the Person the hearing was coordinated with*     (COORDINATION IS MANDATORY) 3) The name of the Discovery Motion and what is sought

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Civil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

If opposing counsel does not respond, the Notice of Hearing must document the attempts to confer.

Please be sure to document and include your attempts to confer in your Notice of Hearing if you do not receive a response.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion to compel

Before filing an Ex-Parte Motion to Compel, comply with Administrative Order No. 06-09; noncompliant motions will be summarily denied.

Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: Before filing an Ex-Parte Motion to Compel, please ensure you have complied with the Eleventh Circuit Court Administrative Order No. 06-09. Motions that do not reflect compliance with the Administrative Order will be summarily denied.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

A proposed order must be accompanied by a Motion and all supporting documents.

Please file all proposed Orders via courtMAP under "Proposed Orders" or "Agreed Orders." Proposed Orders are only accepted via courtMAP, which must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form, and accompanied with a Motion and all supporting documents.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

Only the Court may cancel a Special Set; upload a proposed Notice of Cancellation stating the reason, immediately email Chambers, and, if canceled, file the notice with the clerk.

Cancellation Policy: Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing. Prepare the proposed Notice of Cancellation (NOC), specifying the reason for the cancellation, and upload it as a separate submission to the courtMAP hearing event; and immediately contact via email Chambers to advise that the proposed NOC has been uploaded. The Court will review the proposed NOC, and, if good cause is shown, will cancel the Special Set hearing. If the hearing is canceled, the NOC must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.

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Applies to

Motion calendar hearing setting

Coordinate and select a hearing date with the opposing party in CourtMAP, then attach e-file-stamped copies of the motion and any responses when setting the hearing.

3.On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard.  Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot.  As Supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Must include

certificate of service

If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMAP, generate and mail that party a notice containing a certificate of service and, for a Zoom hearing, the meeting ID.

IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH THE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND ZOOM MEETING ID IF THE HEARING IS VIA ZOOM AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

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Applies to

Mediation referral request

File a mediation-referral request and submit a copy to Chambers; Financial Affidavits must be filed before a referral is entered.

Please file a request for referral to mediation and submit a copy to chambers. Financial Affidavits MUST be filed prior to any referrals to mediation being entered.

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Applies to

Agreed order

An agreed order must identify itself as “Agreed” in its title and state in its body that the parties agree to its form and content.

AGREED ORDERS:  Agreed orders must state "Agreed" in the title of the order, and the body of the order must state that the parties agree to the form and content of the order.

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Applies to

Order granting motion to withdraw

Orders granting motions to withdraw must include the specified language that follows.

ORDERS GRANTING MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE:

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Must include

certificate of service

Do not notice a hearing until it is confirmed as set; if the opposing party is not registered for CourtMAP, generate and mail a notice containing a certificate of service and Zoom meeting ID.

PLEASE DO NOT NOTICE YOUR HEARINGS UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE CONFIRMATION THAT THE HEARING IS SET. IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP, YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH THE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND ZOOM MEETING ID AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

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Applies to

Ucd request

Before requesting a UCD, submit the listed required case documents through CourtMAP, subject to the stated conditional requirements.

1. Download the Supplemental Affidavit pertaining to your case above. 2. Prior to requesting a UCD, the following documents must be submitted to the Court through CourtMAP: a. Petition or Counter Petition b. Answer or Answer & Waiver c. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan, if necessary. d. If the Petition has been defaulted, file the Order of Default e. UCCJEA Affidavit if there are children f. Financial Affidavits, if required by the rules. g. A copy of the Petitioner’s and/or Counter Petitioner’s valid Driver’s License, Florida State ID, or Voter’s Registration Card (must be current) h. Supplemental Affidavit for UCD i. Child Support Guidelines

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Civil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Title every proposed order in the block labeled “Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title.”

ALL proposed Orders MUST be titled in the block marked “Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title”

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Civil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Enter the proposed or agreed order’s title in courtMAP’s title box, not in the body of the order.

*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.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Order of dismissal

An Order of Dismissal must state whether it dismisses an individual defendant or all defendants.

When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Order

Orders must contain all required information and leave no blanks, including the date of the hearing.

Orders must contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left, date of hearing heard),

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion calendar hearing request

Attach the filed motion or motions and all supporting documents when scheduling the hearing.

The filed motion(s) and all documents in support must be attached when the hearing is scheduled.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed order must be accompanied by a motion and supporting documents.

Proposed orders mailed to Chambers are not accepted, must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated Blank Order form, and accompanied with a motion and supporting documents.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Order of dismissal

An Order of Dismissal must specify whether dismissal applies to an individual, a defendant, or all defendants.

When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual, defendant, or all defendants.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Order

Orders must contain all required information with no blanks; otherwise, submit the case on Motion Calendar.

Orders must contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left), or case must be submitted on motion calendar.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Special set notice of hearing

Do not file a Notice of Hearing for a Special Set.

DO NOT FILE A NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SPECIAL SETS.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Special set hearing request

The email request for a Special Set hearing longer than one hour must include the motion, any supporting documents, requested duration, and reason for that duration.

If you would like to request a Special Set hearing that is more than one (1) hour, please send an email to the Judicial Assistant at emcruz@jud11.flcourts.org with all parties copied. Please ensure the motion is attached, any supporting documents, the amount of time you are seeking, and the reason for seeking that amount of time.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must include specific motion identifiers, either the docket index number or the e-filing number with the full motion name and filing date, per Administrative Order 22-02.

Counsel and self-represented litigants must include with every proposed order the specific identifiers, in accordance with Administrative Order 22-02, which established the requirements for inclusion of docket index numbers or motion identifiers on proposed orders and notices of hearings. The identifiers must include one of the following two options: - the docket index number for the motion, found to the immediate left of the date on the Clerk's website, which is the preferred reference, OR - the e-filing number, full name of motion, and date of filing for the motion as marked by the e-filing portal.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Request for leave to exceed page limit

Must include

proposed order

To seek leave to exceed the 20-page limit, submit a separate motion and proposed order through CourtMAP’s proposed orders option.

YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE MOTION AND PROPOSED ORDER TO THE COURT SEEKING LEAVE TO EXCEED THE 20-PAGE LIMIT VIA THE PROPOSED ORDERS OPTION ON COURTMAP.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notices of hearing not generated by courtMAP must include the Zoom meeting ID and link.

ALL ZOOM HEARINGS WILL BE at Meeting ID: 305 349 7062  https://zoom.us/j/3053497062  Please put that on any notices of hearing not generated by courtMAP.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Hearing description

When scheduling an in-person hearing, include “(LIVE AND IN-PERSON)” in courtMAP's motion description.

For an in-person hearing, schedule the hearing as you would for Zoom but add: "(LIVE AND IN-PERSON)" in courtMAP when describing the motions to be heard.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion to dismiss

For a motion to dismiss, upload a copy of the complaint.

On a motion to dismiss, upload a copy of the complaint.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion to strike affirmative defenses

For a motion to strike affirmative defenses, upload the affirmative defenses.

On a motion to strike affirmative defenses, upload the affirmative defenses.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

A hearing notice for the five-minute motion calendar must identify the motion and its corresponding docket-entry number.

A Notice of Hearing must be filed for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar listing the motion and docket number entry (D.E. #) corresponding to the motion that has been set.

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Applies to

Pretrial order

When asset division is disputed, each party must file with the pre-trial catalogue a party-sworn schedule of assets containing the specified asset, valuation, ownership, legal-basis, and proposed-disposition information.

DIVISION OF ASSETS: In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any assets, real or personal, concurrently with the Pre-trial catalogue each party shall file a SCHEDULE OF ASSETS, signed by the party in affidavit form, setting forth each asset to which a disputed question exists or to the division thereof. Said Schedule shall reflect: a description of the asset and non-marital assets (so identified); in whose name the title or ownership lies; the date of acquisition; the value at the time of acquisition; the value at time of filing of petition or, if another date is used, explain why another date is used; the present value thereof; the basis for any claim of unequal distribution thereto; and the basis for allowance of, (or any portion thereof,) of EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION; a list of suggested disposition of each asset. THE SCHEDULE MUST BE SWORN TO BY THE PARTY.

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Applies to

Pretrial order

When debt division is disputed, each party must file with the pre-trial catalogue a party-sworn schedule of debts containing the specified debt, amount, and proposed-disposition information.

DIVISION OF DEBTS: In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any debts, concurrently with the Pre-Trial catalogue each party shall file a Schedule of Debts, signed by the party in affidavit form, which shall reflect: a description of the marital debts and non-marital debts: in whose name the debt is in; the date debt wasincurred; the amount of the debt when it was first incurred; the amount of the debt at the time of filing of the petition. If another date is also used, explain why another date is also used and state the amount of the debts as of that date; the present amount of the debt; a list containing a suggested disposition of each debt and the basis for the suggested disposition. THE SCHEDULE MUST BE SWORN TO BY THE PARTY.

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Applies to

Pretrial order

A current, fully completed financial statement using Form 12.901(d) or (e) must be attached to the pre-trial catalogue and exchanged with the other parties.

FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT: A current, fully executed financial statement in accordance with Form 12.901(d) or (e) of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure shall be attached to the Pre-trial Catalogue and exchanged with the attorneys/pro se litigants.

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The Notice of Readiness for Trial must identify the specific issues to be tried.

Notice of Readiness shall include the specific issues to be tried by the court (e.g. timesharing, alimony, child support).

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Applies to

Motion

A motion to continue trial must include the client's signature agreeing to the continuance.

Motions to continue the trial must include a signature from the client agreeing to the continuance.

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Applies to

Hearing request

After selecting a date, add the case to the calendar with the filed, e-file-stamped motion and hearing request as supporting documents; settings missing these or any supporting documents will be rejected.

Once the date has been selected, please be sure to add your case to the calendar and attach as supporting documents the filed Motion and Request for Hearing (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.

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Applies to

Motion for telephonic appearance

Must include

proposed order

For a telephonic appearance on an in-person day, submit a motion through CourtMAP with a proposed order for the Judge's approval and include the reason for the request.

**TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE:      Telephonic hearings are heald on Wednesdays and Fridays.  If you need to appear telephonic on any in-person day, a motion for telephonic appearance MUST be submitted through CourtMap along with an order for Judge's approval. The Motion must include the reason for the request.

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Applies to

Motion submission

Must include

proposed order

Submit each proposed order through CourtMap with its respective motion and cover letter.

All Proposed Orders are to be submitted through CourtMap with it's respective Motion and Cover Letter.

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Applies to

Special-set hearing cancellation

Must include

proposed order

To cancel a special-set hearing, file a withdrawal of the motion or submit an agreed order.

In order to cancel a Special set hearing you must file a withdrawal of the motion being heard or submit an agreed order.

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Applies to

Proposed final judgment

Must include

proposed order

Submit the proposed final judgment through CourtMap only after receiving the Bailiff’s approval email.

***The Proposed Final Judgment should be submitted through Courtmap after you have received the approval email from the Bailiff.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motion must certify that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait for motion calendar.

Your motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference

Ex parte motions to compel must include certification of good faith effort under Rule 1.380(a)(2).

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

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Civil cases

Applies to

Notice of new address

The client must file a notice of new address with the Clerk of the Court.

Client is responsible for updating the foregoing address by filing a notice of new address with the Clerk of the Court and providing a copy to opposing counsel.

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Applies to

Agreed order

An agreed order must include the words “Agreed Order” in its title.

Agreed Orders must clearly state "Agreed Order" in the title.

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Evidentiary motion

For a criminal evidentiary motion requiring testimony or evidence, counsel, the defendant, and intended witnesses must appear in person.

If the motion is an evidentiary motion, (ie: one which requires testimony or evidence of any kind) counsel, the defendant, and any witnesses the parties wish to call are required to appear IN-PERSON.

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A party seeking an exception to the in-person appearance requirement must comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.116(d)(2).

If a party is seeking an exception to the in-person appearance requirement, parties must comply with Fla. R. Crim. Pro 3.116(d)(2).

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Hearing date request email

Must include

proposed order

A hearing-date request email must include the case number in its subject line and the motion; any applicable proposed order must be in Microsoft Word format.

The e-mail must include the case number in the subject line, motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, (if applicable) in Microsoft Word format.

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Hearing request email

Must include

case number, proposed order

The hearing-date email must include the case number in its subject line and the motion; an applicable proposed order must be in Microsoft Word format.

The e-mail must include the case number in the subject line, motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, (if applicable) in Microsoft Word format.

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Motion

Motion calendar hearings are limited to five minutes per case and no more than two motions per case.

Motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case; the Court will hear no more than two motions per case during motion calendar.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Do not submit a proposed order related to a hearing before the hearing takes place.

Do not submit proposed orders related to a hearing prior to that hearing taking place.

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Applies to

Proposed order

If the matter has been heard, include the hearing date in the first paragraph of the proposed order.

If the matter has been heard by the Court, include the date the hearing took place in the first paragraph of your proposed order.

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Applies to

Competing proposed order

A competing proposed order must identify the submitter by name in its title.

The proposed order must list the submitter's name on the title of the proposed competing order.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion

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.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Courtmap submission

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.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Competing order

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.

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Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Ex-parte motions to compel must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure Rules 1.380(a) and 1.090(d) and Eleventh Circuit Administrative Order No. 06-09.

**EX-PARTE MOTIONS TO COMPEL:** Ex-parte Motions to Compel must comply with the *Florida Rule of Civil Procedure*, Rules 1.380(a) and 1.090(d), as well as the *Eleventh Circuit Administrative Order No. 06-09*.

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Applies to

Substitution of counsel

Substitution of counsel requires the client's written consent and new counsel's certification; the certification must not be included in the proposed order.

**REQUESTS FOR SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL:** Judge D.G.W. will not grant a substitution of counsel unless the client's written consent is obtained, and new counsel certifies, "I have reviewed the court docket in this file and have spoken with all counsel of record. I am aware of all pending hearings, depositions and other deadlines that are set in this case." The certification does NOT go in the proposed order.

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Motion

The party moving for attorney's fees must state the basis for entitlement (statute or contract) in the motion and attach supporting documentation.

Attorney's fees are only granted by statute or by contract. The party moving for attorney's fees must state the basis for their entitlement in the motion and attach any supporting documentation.

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Applies to

Fee hearing

The moving party must bring a prepared copy of the court's order of final judgment awarding fees and costs; non-compliant fee hearings may be cancelled.

The moving party must bring a prepared copy of the court's order of final judgment awarding fees and costs (see order online). Any fee hearing that does not comply with the PRE-FEE ORDER may be cancelled.

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Exhibits

Parties must mark exhibits 'for identification only' using plaintiff's 1,2,3 and defendant's A, B, C numbering.

The parties must mark their exhibits "for identification only" as plaintiff's 1,2,3, etc. And defendant's A, B, C, etc.

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Applies to

Hearing notice

Attorneys must include interpreter warnings in hearing notices when needed.

Attorneys: Include interpreter warnings in hearing notices when needed.

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A party seeking an exception to the in-person appearance requirement must comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.116(d)(2).

If a party is seeking an exception to the in-person appearance requirement, parties must comply with Fla. R. Crim. Pro 3.116(d)(2).

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Criminal cases

Applies to

Hearing request email

Emails about scheduling a motion hearing must use the subject line format “HRG REQUEST M21-012345 JOHN DOE.”

E-mails must include the subject line: HRG REQUEST M21-012345 JOHN DOE.

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Criminal cases

Applies to

Motion calendar appearance

Attorneys are expected to appear in person for Motion Calendar unless they have made a request under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530.

** Attorney are expected to appear in person for Motion Calendar unless a request has been made to the Court pursuant to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530.

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Criminal cases

Applies to

Agreed order submission

Agreed orders may be submitted to chambers with the motion, order, signed stipulation, and email or other proof of both parties’ agreement.

Agreed orders may be submitted to chambers. Include the motion, the order, and the stipulation signed by both parties, an email or other proof indicating agreement of both parties.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Do not submit an order more than once; it remains pending until entered or rejected.

DO NOT SUBMIT ORDERS MORE THAN ONCE. It will be reflected as pending until entered or rejected.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Use an order title that describes the order; do not title it “Agreed Order” or “Proposed Order.”

Title the order accordingly; do not title the order Agreed Order/Proposed Order.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Hearing cancellation

Only the Court may cancel a special set hearing.

Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing.

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Applies to

Motion to withdraw

Must include

proposed order

A motion to withdraw does not require a hearing if there is consent; submit the proposed order through CourtMAP.

Motions to Withdraw as Attorney of Record: Do not require a hearing provided there is consent. Simply submit proposed order via CourtMap.

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Notice of cancellation

If a five-minute motion is cancelled, file a notice of cancellation and provide it to the judicial assistant.

If a 5-Minute Motion is cancelled, a Notice of Cancellation must be filed and provided to the Judicial Assistant.

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Motion to withdraw

A motion-to-withdraw order does not require a hearing if the client’s written consent is attached to the motion.

Order Granting Motion to Withdraw do not need a hearing if the client's written consent is attached to the Motion.

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Rights waiver form

Executed rights waiver forms should be submitted before a plea colloquy begins.

Executed Rights Waiver Forms should be submitted before a plea colloquy begins.

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Notice of hearing

Defendants must file a Notice of Hearing indicating date, time, physical address, and Zoom meeting ID for the Motion for Return of Property hearing.

Then, Defendants must file a Notice of Hearing indicating the date, time, physical address, and Zoom meeting ID for the motion calendar hearing date for your Motion for Return of Property.

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Procedures

Anyone with court business before Judge Urbistondo must read and familiarize themselves with the Jail Division Procedures.

ANY INDIVIDUAL HAVING COURT BUSINESS BEFORE JUDGE URBISTONDO IS EXPECTED TO READ AND FAMILIARIZE HIMSELF/HERSELF WITH THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN "JUDGE URBISTONDO'S JAIL DIVISION PROCEDURES" IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THIS PAGE.

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Notice of hearing

Remote appearance is allowed only when the hearing notice indicates it or the court expressly permits it.

Remote appearance is allowed if the notice so indicates or if the parties have been given express permission by the court.

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Pretrial conference

All pretrial conferences are held in person.

Please note all Pre-Trial Conferences are In-Person.

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Proposed order

Enter the proposed or agreed order’s title in courtMAP’s title box, not in the order’s body.

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.

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Proposed order

If a hearing is scheduled, do not submit a proposed order before the hearing unless the motion has been resolved and the parties submit an agreed order.

If a hearing is scheduled, do not submit a Proposed Order prior to the hearing unless the parties have resolved the motion and are submitting an Agreed Order.

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Proposed order

Landlord/tenant proposed orders must include all parties in the service list.

For any Landlord/Tenant Proposed Orders, please ensure that ALL parties are included in the service list.

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Order

All parties must bring extra copies of orders for confirmation copies.

ALL PARTIES ARE INSTRUCTED TO BRING EXTRA COPIES OF ORDERS TO CONFIRM COPIES.

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Notice of appearance

A current notice of appearance with the Clerk’s Office is required to view a case and receive courtMAP communications when submitting requests through courtMAP.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN SUBMITTING REQUESTS THROUGH COURTMAP, YOUR NOTICE OF APPEARANCE MUST BE CURRENT WITH THE CLERK OF COURT'S OFFICE IN ORDER TO VIEW THE CASE AND TO RECEIVE COURTMAP COMMUNICATION.

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Add on

Add-ons are prohibited unless the Judge gives prior consent.

No add-ons are permitted without prior consent of the Judge.

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Letter

Submit a letter with the motion for approval through courtMAP as a proposed order.

Please Submit a letter with the Motion for approval via CourtMAP as Proposed Order.

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Proposed order

Enter the proposed or agreed order's title in courtMAP's title box, not in the order's body.

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.

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Supporting document

Submit each supporting document separately and title each document appropriately.

Supporting Documents: Each supporting document must be submitted separately, and each must be properly titled for ease of review.

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Notice of cancellation

Only the moving party may cancel a Motion Calendar hearing, and must file a notice of cancellation before canceling it through CourtMAP.

Only the moving party can cancel the hearing.  The moving party must file a notice of cancellation and then cancel the hearing through CourtMAP.

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Agreed order

Select the AGREED order option when submitting an agreed order so it is titled “Agreed.”

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

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Proposed order

Do not submit proposed orders for contested matters or matters already set for hearing.

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

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Original loan documents

Do not file or deliver original loan documents unless Judge Watson specifically instructs you to do so.

Do not file or deliver original loan documents until Judge Watson specifically instructs you to do so.

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Notice for trial

Foreclosure matters must be noticed as Non-Jury Trials.

Foreclosure matters should be Noticed as a Non-Jury Trial.

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Proposed order

Enter the proposed or agreed order's title in courtMAP's title box, not in the order's body.

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.

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Agreed order

Select the Agreed Order option when submitting an agreed order so that it is titled “Agreed.”

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

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Special set request form

Identify an evidentiary hearing on the Special Set Request Form so the Court can schedule a clerk to appear.

Evidentiary Special Sets: If your Special Set hearing is an Evidentiary hearing, please indicate as such on the Special Set Request Form so that the court can schedule the appearance of a clerk at the hearing.

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Order of referral

Before proceeding before the General Magistrate, ensure the Division Judge has entered an Order of Referral under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.490.

Please make sure the Division Judge has entered an Order of Referral pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.490.

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Cancellation notice

When canceling a hearing scheduled within two business days, provide a courtesy communication and upload the cancellation notice to courtMAP.

You may use CourtMAP to cancel hearings as well, but we ask for a courtesy communication (and (uploading the cancellation notice into courtMAP) if the cancelled hearing is within two business days.

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Notice of cancellation

If a five-minute motion is cancelled, a notice of cancellation must be filed and provided to the judicial assistant.

If a 5-Minute Motion is cancelled, a Notice of Cancellation must be filed and provided to the Judicial Assistant.

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Motion

An order granting a motion to withdraw does not require a hearing if the motion includes the client's written consent.

Order Granting Motion to Withdraw do not need a hearing if the client's written consent is attached to the Motion.

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Proposed order

Proposed orders should follow Administrative Order AOC22-02; otherwise, they will be rejected.

*Note: CourtMAP automatically populates the case style, order title, judge’s signature block, and the "Done and Ordered" language.  Also ensure your order follows Administrative Order (AOC22-02).  If not, your order will be rejected.

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Order of dismissal

Order of Dismissal must specify whether it applies to individual or all defendants.

*When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants. Failure to do so may cause the Court to enter an Order Dismissing the entire case

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Motion to withdraw

A motion to withdraw must state whether the case is set for trial and whether final judgment has been entered.

*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.

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Motion for continuance

Motions for continuance must state whether it is the first request and include prior continuance dates if not.

Motions for continuance must indicate whether it is the first request for continuance. If it is not, the number and date of prior continuance(s) must be included in the motion.

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Order for substitution of counsel

Substitution of counsel orders require client's written consent and the new attorney's name and bar number in the body.

*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.

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Agreed order

Agreed orders must be labeled 'Agreed' in the title.

Agreed Orders must be identified as such in the title.

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Proposed order

Proposed orders must always be accompanied by supporting documents.

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

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Proposed order

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

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

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Proposed order

Proposed orders after a hearing must include a cover letter with hearing details and the oral ruling.

*If you are submitting a proposed order after a hearing, you must submit a cover letter that includes the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

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Proposed order

The order title must be typed in the CourtMAP title box, not in the body.

*When submitting a proposed/agreed order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by courtMAP, NOT within the body of the proposed/agreed order.

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Final judgment

Final disposition forms must accompany final orders of dismissal and final judgments.

*Final disposition forms must be submitted with all Final Orders of Dismissal and Final Judgments.

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Special set hearing request

A party requesting a special set hearing may request either a live or Zoom hearing.

When requesting a special set hearing, parties have the option to request a live hearing or a Zoom hearing.

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Legal authority

Submitting legal authority is optional, and it should be submitted only when material.

Submission of legal authority is optional. Do not submit legal authority unless the authority is material.

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Response

A non-opposing non-moving party is not required to file a response.

A non-moving party who does not oppose the motion is not required to file a response.

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Jac motion

Must include

proposed order

If JAC does not request a hearing, the Court may rule on a proposed order without a hearing after reviewing the documents.

If JAC does not request a hearing, the Court may enter the proposed order without a hearing after reviewing the documents.

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Proposed order

courtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, judge’s signature block, and Done and Ordered language.

Please be advised courtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, judge's signature block, and the Done and Ordered language to the order.

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Notice of hearing

A CourtMAP-generated Notice of Hearing confirms that the judge has accepted the hearing date and the hearing is set.

Once a date has been accepted by the Judge, you will receive a notice of hearing generated and sent by COURTMAP that will serve as confirmation that your hearing is set.

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Notice of hearing

You must still prepare, file and serve a Notice of Hearing.

Summary: Even after CourtMAP scheduling, parties must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.

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Motion for default

Motions for default must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search and proof of publication (where service is by publication) and non-military affidavit(s). One motion per defendant.

Summary: Default motions must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search, proof of publication (where applicable), and non-military affidavit(s), with one motion per defendant.

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Notice of readiness

Submit a copy of the filed notice of readiness (under supporting documents) in order for the matter to be set for trial.

Summary: A copy of the filed notice of readiness must be submitted (under supporting documents) for the matter to be set for trial.

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Proposed order

ALL proposed Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the CourtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

Summary: All proposed orders must be in Word format on the CourtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied by a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

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Proposed order

All proposed Orders MUST be titled in the block marked "Generic Order-You must rename the Order Title" 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: Proposed orders must be titled in the CourtMAP title block (renaming the 'Generic Order' placeholder), with the title typed in the CourtMAP title box rather than in the body of the order.

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Special set request ?

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 for Special Set 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 request a special set hearing, the moving party must coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on Court availability and submit the filed motion plus the Request for Special Set form via CourtMAP, without a notice of hearing.

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Special set hearing request

To Schedule a Hearing: You must submit the completed Special Set Hearing Request Form and the motion(s), exhibits, affidavits, transcripts, legal authority, etc., via courtMAP. If one or more supporting documents are missing, your special set request will be rejected.

Summary: Special set hearing requests must include the completed request form plus the motion and all supporting documents via CourtMAP, or the request will be rejected.

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Notice of cancellation

Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing. Prepare the proposed Notice of Cancellation (NOC), specifying the reason for the cancellation, and upload it as a separate submission to the courtMAP hearing event; and immediately contact chambers to advise that the proposed NOC has been uploaded. The Court will review the proposed NOC, and, if good cause is shown, will cancel the special set hearing. If the hearing is canceled, the NOC must be filed with the Clerk's office.

Summary: Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing; the party must upload a proposed NOC stating the reason as a separate CourtMAP submission, immediately notify chambers, and file the NOC with the Clerk if the hearing is canceled.

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Hearing request email ?

Must include

proposed order

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

Summary: A proposed order must be included with the hearing request email.

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Hearing request email ?

Must include

proposed order

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

Summary: A proposed Order must be included with the hearing request email along with the motion to be heard.

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Plea in abstentia affidavit ?

If counsel is accepting a plea in abstentia, there must be an affidavit in the court file authorizing counsel to accept the plea on behalf of the defendant. The affidavit must also address all subsections found in Rule 3.172 of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Summary: Counsel accepting a plea in abstentia must ensure an affidavit is in the court file authorizing counsel to accept the plea and addressing all Rule 3.172 subsections.

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Non evidentiary hearing request email ?

Must include

proposed order

Please copy opposing counsel on the email and attach the Motion and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

Summary: Non-evidentiary hearing request emails must copy opposing counsel and attach the motion and a proposed order.

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Evidentiary hearing request email ?

Please also include the following information on the request: 1. three potential hearing dates, 2. whether the defendant is in custody, 3. how many witnesses will be called, and 4. how much time you are requesting the court to reserve for the motion.

Summary: Evidentiary hearing request emails must include three potential hearing dates, the defendant's custody status, witness count, and requested time reservation.

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Motion

If a party has case law they are relying on for the motion, the case law must be cited in the motion and/or in the response.

Summary: Any case law a party relies on for a motion must be cited in the motion and/or in the response.

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Motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference ?

Motions to compel discovery shall be in writing and will be heard at sounding calendar. A written motion to compel shall include: 1. The discovery sought with specificity. 2. The date upon which the discovery was propounded and due. 3. The dates the moving party has conferred, or attempted to confer, with the party failing to provide the discovery sought. 4. Any reasons, responses and/or failures to respond by the party failing to provide the discovery. 5. The moving party shall also certify that counsel has attempted in good faith to resolve the issues with opposing counsel on a minimum of two occasions, prior to the motion to compel being filed, and has been unable to reach a resolution. 6. Finally, the motion should also describe a movant's independent efforts (if any) to obtain the discovery sought prior to seeking court action.

Summary: Written motions to compel, heard at sounding calendar, must specify the discovery sought, the propounded/due dates, conferral dates, and the opposing party's responses or failures to respond, must certify at least two good-faith conferral attempts before filing, and should describe any independent efforts to obtain the discovery.

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Motion for return of property

Motions for Return of Property must be in writing and the moving party must provide the agency holding the property with notice of the hearing date.

Summary: Motions for return of property must be in writing, and the moving party must give the agency holding the property notice of the hearing date.

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Hearing request email ?

Must include

proposed order

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

Summary: A hearing request email must attach the motion to be heard and a proposed order.

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Jac motion

Must include

proposed order

JAC Motions: Email the Motion to chambers with supporting documents, JAC’s response, and a proposed order. If no hearing is requested, the Court may rule based on the submission.

Summary: JAC motions must be emailed to chambers with supporting documents, JAC's response, and a proposed order; the Court may rule without a hearing.

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Agreed motion

Agreed Motions: Submit with signed motion or written confirmation of agreement.

Summary: Agreed motions must be submitted with a signed motion or written confirmation of agreement.

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Motion

Placing Motions on Calendar: Email a copy of the motion to chambers. Janet Samper will reply with the scheduled date. File the original motion with the Clerk’s Office. Ensure the opposing party is copied on all communications.

Summary: To place a motion on calendar, email a copy to chambers, file the original with the Clerk's Office, and copy the opposing party on all communications.

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Bond motion

Bond Motions (Increase/Reduce): File with Clerk and email or hand-deliver a copy to chambers. Include the A-form, criminal history, and any relevant documentation.

Summary: Bond motions (increase/reduce) must be filed with the Clerk and emailed or hand-delivered to chambers with the A-form, criminal history, and relevant documentation.

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Motion to modify or terminate probation ?

Modify or Terminate Probation/Community Control: Include positions of the PO, State Attorney, and (if applicable) the victim. Attach the A-form and criminal history if there is opposition.

Summary: Motions to modify or terminate probation/community control must include the positions of the PO, State Attorney, and victim if applicable, plus the A-form and criminal history if there is opposition.

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Waiver form

If the defendant is waiving time served, Defense Counsel must complete and submit a waiver form, signed by the defendant.

Summary: When a defendant waives time served, defense counsel must submit a waiver form signed by the defendant.

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Emergency motion

Must include

certificate of conference ?

**Emergency Motions must be uploaded to courtMAP once e-filed and must contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.**

Summary: Emergency motions must be uploaded to courtMAP once e-filed and must contain a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

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Emergency motion ?

Must include

local rule certificate ?

1. Your motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

Summary: Emergency motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait for a motion calendar.

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Original notes

Submission of Original Notes: Please do not deliver original loan documents in advance of a hearing or trial unless you are instructed to do so by the Court. Original notes are to be delivered to chambers only room 1017. Do not deliver original notes to the clerks office.

Summary: Original loan documents must not be delivered in advance of a hearing or trial unless instructed by the Court; if instructed, deliver only to chambers room 1017, not the clerk's office.

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Notice of lack of prosecution

Notice of Lack of Prosecution & Order to Appear (FWOP): Absent a resolution of the case in its entirety or a Court Order, parties are required to appear regardless of filings.

Summary: Parties must appear at FWOP hearings regardless of filings unless the case is fully resolved or a Court Order excuses appearance.

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Motion to cancel foreclosure sale ?

1. Please file a written motion that contains the following: A) The date when the Final Judgment was entered. B) Whether the Final Judgment was contested or uncontested. C) The number of times prior sale dates have been cancelled, including the reasons why each sale date was cancelled. D) The specific reason you are seeking the current cancellation.

Summary: A motion to cancel a foreclosure sale must contain the final judgment date, whether it was contested, prior cancellation history with reasons, and the specific reason for the current cancellation.

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Motion to cancel foreclosure sale ?

E) If the basis of your requested cancellation is the existence of a trial payment plan (“TPP”), your motion must indicate the (a) date of the TPP, (b) the number of payments required under the TPP, (c) the number of payments made under the TPP, (d) the date of the last payment due, and (e) a copy of the TPP ­must be attached to the motion.

Summary: If a motion to cancel a foreclosure sale is based on a trial payment plan, the motion must state TPP dates and payment details and attach a copy of the TPP.

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Motion to cancel foreclosure sale ?

F) If the basis of your requested cancellation is that a loan modification package has been submitted, your motion must indicate (a) the date that the loan modification package was submitted to the Plaintiff, (b) whether or not the Plaintiff has completed reviewing the loan modification package and (c) a copy of the loan modification package (without exhibits) must be attached to the motion.

Summary: If a motion to cancel a foreclosure sale is based on a submitted loan modification package, the motion must state submission and review status and attach the package without exhibits.

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Motion to cancel foreclosure sale ?

G) If the basis of your requested cancellation is a pending short sale, your motion must indicate (a) whether or not a short sale contract has been signed by the owner and a 3rd party, (b) the date the executed short sale contract was submitted to the Plaintiff, (c) whether or not the Plaintiff has accepted/approved the short sale contract, and (d) a copy of the short sale contract must be attached to the motion.

Summary: If a motion to cancel a foreclosure sale is based on a pending short sale, the motion must state contract status and dates and attach a copy of the short sale contract.

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Foreclosure motion hearing ?

2. The Court’s foreclosure motion calendars take place every Tuesday (at 9:00 a.m.). You must set your hearing on a foreclosure motion calendar and notify the other parties (including non-party buyers) in your case.

Summary: Foreclosure motion hearings must be set on the Court's Tuesday 9:00 a.m. foreclosure motion calendar, and all parties including non-party buyers must be notified.

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Original notes

7. Instructions to deliver original notes will be provided after the conclusion of the foreclosure hearing. DO NOT DELIVER ORIGINAL NOTES BEFORE THE HEARING.

Summary: Original notes must not be delivered before the foreclosure hearing; delivery instructions are provided after the hearing concludes.

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Proposed order

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

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

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Proposed order

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

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

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Proposed order

*If you are submitting a proposed order after a hearing, you must submit a cover letter that includes the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted after a hearing must include a cover letter with the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

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Proposed order ?

*When submitting a proposed/agreed order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by courtMAP, NOT within the body of the proposed/agreed order.

Summary: The title of a proposed/agreed order must be typed in the courtMAP title box, not within the body of the order.

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Case management order

*If you are submitting a Case Management Order which adopts a case management plan, you must submit the filed case management plan as a supporting document.

Summary: A Case Management Order adopting a case management plan must include the filed case management plan as a supporting document.

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Order on stipulation for substitution of counsel ?

**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.

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Applies to

Order of dismissal

**When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants. Failure to do so may cause the Court to enter an Order Dismissing the entire case.

Summary: Orders of dismissal must specify whether dismissal applies to an individual defendant or all defendants, or the Court may dismiss the entire case.

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Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference ?

**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 a certification of good faith effort required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

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Applies to

Case management report and order

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.

Summary: A Case Management Report and Order must not be submitted in seven enumerated circumstances (existing CMO, set for trial, inactive status, moratoria, F.S. 51.011, FWOP notice unless attached to good cause showing, or uncontested cases).

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Notice of trial readiness

*When selecting the calendar call or foreclosure trial date, submit a copy of the e-filed notice of trial readiness (a.k.a. notice for trial, etc.) under the supporting documents tab.

Summary: When selecting a calendar call or foreclosure trial date, parties must submit a copy of the e-filed notice of trial readiness under the supporting documents tab.

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Proposed order ?

If the order is agreed, submit it in the agreed order queue and note the agreement of counsel in the title and body of the order.

Summary: Agreed orders must be submitted in the agreed order queue with the agreement of counsel noted in the title and body of the order.

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Proposed order

Please verify any motion or stipulation that is the subject of a proposed order is filed and visible on the docket prior to submitting the order. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the proposed order.

Summary: Before submitting a proposed order, verify that the underlying motion or stipulation is filed and visible on the docket, or the order may be rejected.

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Proposed order ?

*Include the motion identifiers in compliance with Admin Order 22-02.

Summary: Proposed orders must include the motion identifiers required by Administrative Order 22-02.

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Applies to

Motion

Motions and Orders: The Court does not receive notice when motions are filed. You must submit a proposed order via CourtMap or set the motion for hearing to ensure notice to the Court.

Summary: To give the Court notice of a motion, parties must either submit a proposed order via CourtMAP or set the motion for hearing.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

Submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap to Emergency, and simultaneously submit via courtMap to Proposed Orders, an order granting the relief sought. The Court will process the order as it deems appropriate.

Summary: An emergency motion must be accompanied by a proposed order granting the relief sought, simultaneously submitted via courtMap to Proposed Orders.

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Proposed order

All proposed orders submitted to “Proposed Orders” or to “Agreed Orders” MUST: 1. reflect the date of the hearing, if any; 2. be in Word format on the courtMap pre-generated blank order form; and 3. be accompanied with the motion, all pertinent supporting documents (i.e. returns of service, stipulations, etc.) and/or with a letter of explanation.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted to Proposed Orders or Agreed Orders must reflect the hearing date and be accompanied by the motion, all pertinent supporting documents, and/or a letter of explanation.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Petition with proposed order

Must include

local rule certificate ?

As of September 1, 2020, filings of petitions with proposed orders in CourtMap must include established checklist certification forms as supporting documents with your submissions.

Summary: Petitions filed with proposed orders in CourtMAP must include the established checklist certification forms as supporting documents.

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Checklist certification form ?

Must include

local rule certificate ?

Please be aware that the checklist contains a certification of compliance which must be signed by the lawyer.

Summary: The checklist certification form contains a certification of compliance that must be signed by the lawyer.

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Applies to

Emergency petition motion ?

Your Petition/Motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

Summary: Emergency petitions/motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for a motion calendar.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Emergency petition motion

Emergency Petition/Motions MUST contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

Summary: Emergency petitions/motions must include a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

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Civil cases

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Proposed order

If you are submitting a proposed order after a hearing, you must submit a cover letter that includes the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted after a hearing must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Hearing request ?

attorneys are required to assert whether other parties are involved in their request for a hearing; whether the other party or parties have been consulted regarding scheduling the hearing; whether the other party or parties agree to the hearing date, and an affirmative confirmation from all parties regarding the scheduling of the hearing.

Summary: Hearing requests from attorneys must state whether other parties are involved, whether they were consulted, whether they agree to the hearing date, and include affirmative confirmation from all parties.

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Hearing

Must include

local rule certificate ?

All hearing require a checklist.

Summary: All hearings require a checklist.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion for telephonic appearance

All Motions for Telephonic Appearance must indicate the reason why a telephonic hearing is needed and submitted 5 days prior to hearing date.

Summary: Motions for Telephonic Appearance must state the reason a telephonic hearing is needed.

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Orders

All Orders must include the Name or Initials of the child or children if any, for correct e-filing.

Summary: Orders must include the name or initials of any child or children so the order e-files correctly.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion ?

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved; (2) the reason(s) why an emergency hearing is necessary; and (3) the amount of time needed.

Summary: A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues to be resolved, why the hearing is necessary, and the amount of time needed.

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Order

All Orders must include the Name or Initials of the child or children if any, for correct e-filing.

Summary: Orders must include the name or initials of any child or children so the order is correctly e-filed.

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Applies to

Emergency motion ?

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved; (2) the reason(s) why an emergency hearing is necessary; and (3) the amount of time needed.

Summary: A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues to be resolved, the reasons an emergency hearing is necessary, and the amount of time needed.

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Court filing ?

Must include

ai disclosure ?

DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

Summary: The standing order contains a section requiring disclosure of generative AI use by attorneys and self-represented litigants.

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Notice of hearing

NOTE: All moving parties scheduling hearings on the Court's 5-Minute Motion Calendar and Special Set Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

Summary: Moving parties scheduling hearings on the 5-Minute Motion Calendar or Special Set Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

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Notice of hearing

NOTE: All moving parties scheduling hearings on the Court's 5-Minute Motion Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

Summary: Moving parties scheduling hearings on the 5-Minute Motion Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

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Notice of hearing

NOTE: All moving parties scheduling hearings on the Court's Special Set Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

Summary: Moving parties scheduling Special Set hearings must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

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Emergency motion ?

Your motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

Summary: An emergency motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for the motion calendar.

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Hearing setting ?

Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot. As supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp.

Summary: Motion calendar hearing settings on COURTMAP must attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp as supporting documents.

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Notice for trial ?

All of the following must be attached as supporting documents: 1. Petition. 2. The answer and/or Answer and Counter Petition. 3. Answer to the Counter Petition, if one exists. 4. Mediator's report. Any partial agreement, should they exists 5. Notice of Readiness for Trial.

Summary: A Notice for Trial must attach the petition, answer and/or answer and counter-petition, answer to counter-petition (if any), mediator's report and any partial agreements, and notice of readiness for trial, all with e-file stamps.

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Hearing setting ?

Once the date has been selected please be sure to add your case to the calendar and attach as supporting documents the filed Motion and request for hearing (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.

Summary: Hearing settings on COURTMAP must attach the filed motion and request for hearing with an e-file stamp; settings lacking these supporting documents will be rejected.

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Ucd hearing request ?

Please be sure to attach the following supporting documents with an e-file stamp: 1. Petition or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. NOTARIZED Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. 4. If the Petition has been defaulted please attach the Order of Default. 5. A copy of the Petitioner's and/or Counter Petitioner's Valid Driver's License, Florida State ID or Voter's Registration card. 6. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties. 7. Financial Affidavits 8. UCCJEA Affidavit All request for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.

Summary: Remote UCD hearing requests must attach eight listed supporting documents with e-file stamps, or the request will be rejected.

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Motion to continue trial ?

Motions to continue the trial must include a signature from the client agreeing to the continuance.

Summary: Trial continuance motions must bear the client's signature agreeing to the continuance.

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Notice of readiness for trial ?

Notice of Readiness shall include the specific issues to be tried by the court (e.g. timesharing, alimony, child support)

Summary: The Notice of Readiness must specify the exact issues to be tried (e.g., timesharing, alimony, child support).

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Marital settlement agreement or parenting plan ?

Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP (If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized

Summary: The filed MSA and/or Parenting Plan must be signed by both parties and notarized.

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Proposed final judgment ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap

Summary: Settling parties must submit a Proposed Final Judgment through courtMAP.

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Courtmap submission cover letter ?

ALL COURTMAP submissions MUST include a COVER LETTER. The COVER LETTER MUST address the following: Whether the matter has been heard; Date of the hearing (if previously heard); Title of the motion; The proposed order has been sent to the opposing party; Whether opposing party agrees with the proposed order. ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT THE ABOVE COVER LETTER ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.

Summary: Every courtMAP submission must include a cover letter stating whether the matter was heard, hearing date, motion title, that the order was sent to the opposing party, and the opposing party's position, or it will be treated as an ex parte communication and not read.

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Courtmap hearing setting ?

Once the date has been selected please be sure to add your case to the calendar and attach as supporting documents the filed Motion and request for hearing (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.

Summary: courtMAP hearing settings must attach the e-file-stamped Motion and Request for Hearing as supporting documents or the setting will be rejected.

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Motion

if you are scheduling an EVIDENTIARY special set hearing, you must indicate that it is EVIDENTIARY by typing the word "EVIDENTIARY" after the title of your motion.

Summary: Evidentiary special set hearings must be designated by typing 'EVIDENTIARY' after the motion title.

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Uncontested hearing request ucd ?

Please be sure to attach the following supporting documents with an e-file stamp: 1. Petition or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. 4. If the Petition has been defaulted please attach the Order of Default. 5. A copy of the Petitioner's and/or Counter Petitioner's Valid Driver's License, Florida State ID or Voter's Registration card. 6. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties. 7. Financial Affidavits 8. UCCJEA Affidavit 9. Notice of Related Cases 10. Special Affidavit for Remote Uncontested/No Hearing 11. Certificate of Completion of Parenting Class for both Petitioner and Respondent. All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.

Summary: UCD requests must attach all eleven listed supporting documents with e-file stamps (petition, answer/waiver, MSA/PP, default order if applicable, ID, best-interest affidavit, financial affidavits, UCCJEA affidavit, notice of related cases, special affidavit, parenting class certificates) or the request will be rejected.

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Applies to

Motion to declare defendant indigent for costs ?

Must include

proposed order

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declared Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order, to chambers.

Summary: JAC motions to declare the defendant indigent for costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

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Jac motion to declare indigent for costs ?

Must include

proposed order

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declare Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order, to Chambers.

Summary: JAC motions to declare the defendant indigent for costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

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Motion to increase or reduce bond ?

Counsel should, at a minimum, attach a copy of the A-form and defendant's prior criminal history, to the Motion, along with any other documents Counsel wants Judge Miranda to consider in increasing or reducing bond.

Summary: A motion to increase or reduce bond must attach, at minimum, a copy of the A-form and the defendant's prior criminal history, plus any other supporting documents counsel wants considered.

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Motion for early termination of probation

Judge Miranda does not accept motions for Early Termination of Probation from Probation Officers.

Summary: The Court will not accept motions for early termination of probation filed by probation officers.

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Motion to modify or terminate probation ?

A Motion to Modify or Terminate should include the Probation Officer's, the State Attorney's, and – if applicable – the victim's position on the motion.

Summary: A motion to modify or terminate probation/community control must include the positions of the probation officer, the State Attorney, and, if applicable, the victim.

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Motion

The original motion & NOH must be filed with the clerk's office. (NOTE) – The Clerk's Office does not provide Judge Young with copies of the motions which counsel submits through E-filing.

Summary: The original motion and Notice of Hearing must be filed with the clerk's office, and because e-filed motions are not forwarded to Judge Young, copies must also be provided to chambers.

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Jac indigency motion ?

Must include

proposed order

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declare Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response and a proposed order to chambers at bmartinez@jud11.flcourts.org.

Summary: A JAC motion to declare the defendant indigent for costs must be submitted with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

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Notice of hearing

The moving party is responsible for preparing a Notice of Hearing once the UFC JA has confirmed the date and time of the hearing.

Summary: The moving party must prepare the Notice of Hearing after the UFC Judicial Assistant confirms the hearing date and time.

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Mandatory disclosure ?

accompanied by the filing of a certificate of compliance as required by Rule 12.285(j).

Summary: A certificate of compliance under Rule 12.285(j) must be filed with the mandatory disclosure.

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Notice of readiness

Notice of Readiness shall include the specific issues to be tried by the court (e.g. timesharing, alimony, child support).

Summary: The Notice of Readiness must state the specific issues to be tried (e.g., timesharing, alimony, child support).

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Motion to continue trial ?

Motions to continue the trial must include a signature from the client agreeing to the continuance.

Summary: Motions to continue the trial must include the client's signature agreeing to the continuance.

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Pretrial catalogue ?

The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain the following information:

Summary: The Pre-trial Catalogue must contain specified information including marriage/children details, parenting plan, child support worksheet, alimony claims, witness and exhibit lists, schedules of assets and debts, stipulations, financial affidavit, and mediation/parenting-class status.

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Pretrial catalogue ?

WITNESS LIST: The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list of witnesses to be called at trial. This includes rebuttal and impeachment witnesses who, in the exercise of diligent pre-trial preparation, you should know might be called. Expert witnesses shall be so specified. Such list shall contain names, addresses and a brief statement of testimony to be offered. Witnesses not listed will not be called at trial except for good cause shown.

Summary: The Pre-trial Catalogue's witness list must include names, addresses and brief testimony summaries (including rebuttal, impeachment and specified expert witnesses), and unlisted witnesses will not be called except for good cause.

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Schedule of assets

DIVISION OF ASSETS: In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any assets, real or personal, concurrently with the Pre-trial catalogue each party shall file a SCHEDULE OF ASSETS, signed by the party in affidavit form, setting forth each asset to which a disputed question exists or to the division thereof. THE SCHEDULE MUST BE SWORN TO BY THE PARTY.

Summary: In asset-division cases, each party must file a sworn, affidavit-form Schedule of Assets concurrently with the Pre-trial Catalogue.

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Schedule of debts

DIVISION OF DEBTS: In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any debts, concurrently with the Pre-Trial catalogue each party shall file a Schedule of Debts, signed by the party in affidavit form. THE SCHEDULE MUST BE SWORN TO BY THE PARTY.

Summary: In debt-division cases, each party must file a sworn, affidavit-form Schedule of Debts concurrently with the Pre-trial Catalogue.

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Pretrial catalogue ?

FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT: A current, fully executed financial statement in accordance with Form 12.901(d) or (e) of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure shall be attached to the Pre-trial Catalogue and exchanged with the attorneys/pro se litigants.

Summary: A current, fully executed financial affidavit (Form 12.901(d) or (e)) must be attached to the Pre-trial Catalogue and exchanged with the parties.

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Order granting motion to withdraw ?

All orders granting a motion to withdraw must contain the complete contact information (phone, address, email) of the client.

Summary: All orders granting a motion to withdraw must include the client's complete contact information (phone, address, email).

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Calendar call

Attorneys are required to meet and confer prior to the Calendar Call. All Calendar Calls shall be conducted in person.

Summary: Attorneys must meet and confer before Calendar Call, and all Calendar Calls are conducted in person.

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Calendar call

Each party shall bring to the Calendar Call a hard copy of the following: All Motions in Limine; The Joint Pretrial Stipulations; The Joint Pretrial Catalog; and Proposed Jury Instructions.

Summary: Each party must bring hard copies of motions in limine, joint pretrial stipulations, joint pretrial catalog, and proposed jury instructions to Calendar Call.

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Calendar call ?

Only the attorneys who will personally try the case are permitted to appear. Coverage counsel may not appear on behalf of any party.

Summary: Only trial counsel may appear at Calendar Call; coverage counsel is prohibited.

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Notice of hearing

Must include

case number ?

In order for your matter to be added to Judge Diana Gonzalez-Whyte’s Motion Calendar, the Notice of Hearing and Motion(s) MUST: (1) Be filed with the Clerk (2) Only one motion is allowed. (3) The Name of the person the hearing was coordinated to on the notice (the Notice of Hearing must specify the discovery motions and the date each were filed).

Summary: For the Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motion must be filed with the Clerk, only one motion is allowed, and the notice must specify the coordinated party and motion details.

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Courtmap submission

CourtMap submissions: must include motions and any necessary affidavits including proof of service if you are asking for a Final Judgment.

Summary: CourtMap submissions must include motions, necessary affidavits, and proof of service when seeking a final judgment.

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Motion for telephonic appearance ?

Must include

proposed order

Telephonic Appearances: To appear by phone please submit your motion with the date, time, length and the type of hearing and the reason why you cannot make it in person along with proposed order via CourtMap

Summary: Telephonic appearance requests must be submitted via CourtMap with a motion stating date, time, length, hearing type, reason, and a proposed order.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion for telephonic appearance ?

The Court does not permit telephonic appearance for Non-Jury Trials, Jury Trials or Evidentiary hearings except under a timely filed motion establishing good cause, the Court will evaluate each request on a case-by-case basis.

Summary: Telephonic appearance is prohibited at non-jury trials, jury trials, and evidentiary hearings except upon a timely motion establishing good cause.

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Motion

All Motions MUST be filed with the Clerk of Court prior to requesting a Special Set Hearing.

Summary: Motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court before requesting a special set hearing.

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Letter requesting add on ?

ADD-ONS: No add-ons are permitted without prior consent of the Judge. Submit a letter with the Motion for approval through CourtMap

Summary: Add-ons to special set hearings require the Judge's prior consent, requested via letter with the motion through CourtMap.

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Marital settlement agreement ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP(If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap Contact chambers to advise of the settlement and submission to CourtMap

Summary: Parties reaching settlement must immediately file a notarized MSA/PP, submit a proposed final judgment via CourtMap, and contact chambers; otherwise all parties must appear ready for trial.

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Emergency motion

EMERGENCY MOTIONS MUST BE UPLOADED VIA COURTMAP ONCE FILED AND MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT INDICATING THAT OPPOSING COUNSEL HAS BEEN NOTIFIFIED IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE MATTER IN AN AMICABLE MANNER.

Summary: Emergency motions must be uploaded to CourtMAP after filing and must include a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

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Notice for trial ?

ALL CASES MUST ATTEND MEDIATION PRIOR TO TRIAL.

Summary: All cases must attend mediation prior to trial.

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Proposed order ?

ALL COURTMAP submissions MUST include a COVER LETTER.

Summary: All CourtMAP submissions must include a cover letter.

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Proposed order

ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT THE ABOVE COVER LETTER ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted without the required cover letter are treated as ex parte communications and will not be read by the judge.

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Uncontested hearing request ?

All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.

Summary: Uncontested hearing requests without all required supporting documents bearing an e-file stamp will be rejected.

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Proposed final judgment

Must include

proposed order ?

Attorneys: Please send a proposed Final Judgment to the Judge via COURTMAP, including a cover letter advising the Judge that this is a proposed Final Judgement.

Summary: Attorneys must submit a proposed final judgment via CourtMAP with a cover letter identifying it as a proposed final judgment.

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Motion

Must include

proposed order

SHOULD A ZOOM HEARING BE NECESSARY FOR PRE-TRIALS PLEASE FILE THE APPROPRIATE MOTION WITH THE PROPOSED ORDER FOR THE JUDGE'S REVIEW AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE THE HEARING.

Summary: A motion requesting a Zoom pre-trial hearing must include a proposed order for the judge's review.

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Notice of hearing ?

The NOH automatically generated by courtMAP is not sufficient as it does not reflect the Zoom meeting information.

Summary: The automatically generated courtMAP Notice of Hearing is not sufficient; the NOH must reflect the Zoom meeting information.

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Notice of hearing ?

You still need to prepare your own NOH with proper Zoom instructions OR proper address and courtroom and file it with the clerk. The NOH generated by cMAP will not be sufficient.

Summary: Parties must prepare and file their own Notice of Hearing with proper Zoom instructions or courtroom address; the cMAP-generated NOH is not sufficient.

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Hearing request email ?

Must include

proposed order

Please copy opposing counsel on the email and attach the Motion and a proposed Order.

Summary: A hearing request email for a non-emergency motion must attach the motion and a proposed order.

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Special set hearing request ?

Include the following information with your request for a special set date: The sounding and trial date currently set, whether the defendant is in physical custody, whether speedy trial has been waived, how many witnesses will be called, and how much time you are requesting the court to reserve for the motion.

Summary: A special set hearing request must state the current sounding and trial dates, defendant custody status, speedy trial waiver status, number of witnesses, and time requested.

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Acknowledgment of paternity

Any father seeking an order for temporary visitation, who has not had paternity legally established or who was not married to the child’s mother at the time of the child’s birth, must fill out an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email the form to the case manager at dliberal@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

Summary: Fathers seeking temporary visitation without legally established paternity must complete an Acknowledgment of Paternity form.

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Motion to allow child testimony ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Children are NOT permitted to testify UNLESS a motion is filed pursuant to Fla.Fam.L.R.P.12.407, and an order allowing the testimony is granted, prior to the hearing.

Summary: Children may not testify unless a motion pursuant to Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.407 is filed and an order allowing the testimony is granted before the hearing.

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Firearm affidavit

Respondents must fill out a Firearm Affidavit form describing any and all firearms and ammunition in their possession and email the form to cahernandez@jud11.flcourts.org

Summary: Respondents must complete a Firearm Affidavit form describing all firearms and ammunition in their possession.

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Short form financial affidavit

In cases where temporary support issues have been alleged in the pleadings, both parties must fill out a Short Form Financial Affidavit and email the form to the case manager at dliberal@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

Summary: When temporary support is alleged, both parties must complete a Short Form Financial Affidavit.

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Motion and notice of hearing

The original motion and Notice of Hearing must be filed with the clerk's office.

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Jac indigency motion ?

Must include

proposed order

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declared Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order, to chambers.

Summary: JAC indigency motions must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

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Proposed order

A proposed order may be submitted to chambers as long as it is accompanied by a motion signed by both parties or an email or other proof indicating agreement of both parties.

Summary: Proposed orders for stipulated or agreed motions may be submitted to chambers only if accompanied by a jointly signed motion or other proof of both parties' agreement.

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Motion to seal expunge ?

Must include

proposed order

include petition, affidavit, FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, and proposed order pursuant to Rule 3.692, F. R. Crim. P.

Summary: Motions to seal/expunge must include the petition, affidavit, FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, and a proposed order pursuant to Rule 3.692, Fla. R. Crim. P.

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Motion for return of property ?

File the original motion with the Clerk's office

Summary: The original motion for return of property must be filed with the Clerk's office.

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Motion to increase reduce bond ?

File the original with the Clerk's office

Summary: The original motion to increase/reduce bond must be filed with the Clerk's office.

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Motion to modify or terminate probation ?

TERMINATE OR MODIFY PROBATION OR COMMUNITY CONTROL: Judge Venzer does not automatically grant termination or modifications of Probation or Community Control at the midway point. A Motion to Modify or Terminate should include the Probation Officer's, the Assistant State Attorney's, and – if applicable – the victim's position on the motion.

Summary: A Motion to Modify or Terminate Probation/Community Control must include the Probation Officer's, Assistant State Attorney's, and (if applicable) the victim's positions, and termination/modification is not automatically granted at the midway point.

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Sounding hearing

Clients must attend the sounding hearing, unless defense counsel has complied with Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.180(a)(3), or Judge Venzer has waived the defendant's presence.

Summary: Defendants must attend the sounding hearing unless defense counsel has complied with Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.180(a)(3) or the judge has waived the defendant's presence.

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Exhibits

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

Summary: An exhibit list with exhibits must be prepared and submitted at least 7 working days before the hearing.

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Emergency motion ?

Must include

certificate of conference ?

must contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

Summary: Emergency motions must contain a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

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Emergency motion ?

Your filed motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard at the next available setting.

Summary: A filed emergency motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for the next available setting.

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Emergency motion

See VERIFIED EMERGENCY MOTION FORM located under the Documents Tab. See VERIFIED EMERGENCY MOTION AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT FORM located under the Documents Tab.

Summary: Emergency motions must use the Verified Emergency Motion Form and the Verified Emergency Motion Affidavit in Support Form found under the Documents Tab.

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Courtmap submission ?

As supporting documents, attach the motion and any response. E-file stamp from Clerk of Court must be on all submissions.

Summary: All Courtmap hearing-setting submissions must bear the Clerk of Court's e-file stamp and attach the motion and any response as supporting documents.

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Courtmap submission ?

Must include

proposed order

All submissions MUST include a cover letter (PDF format), motion (with attachments, if any, all in PDF format), and proposed order (in WORD format...Please DO NOT use preset templates or fillable forms as some do not allow for electronic signature. Any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected).

Summary: Every Courtmap submission must include a cover letter, the motion (with attachments, if any), and a proposed order.

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Cover letter

The cover letter MUST address the following: - Title of motion, with date of hearing (if previously heard); - That order was sent to opposing counsel/pro se party; - Whether opposing counsel/pro se party AGREES to order or not.

Summary: The cover letter accompanying a proposed order must state the motion title and hearing date (if heard), that the order was sent to opposing counsel/pro se party, and whether that party agrees to the order.

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Motion to withdraw

Motions to Withdraw (a written consent must be attached to the motion. The order MUST include a current address, phone number and email for client)

Summary: A motion to withdraw submitted via Courtmap must have a written consent attached, and the order must include the client's current address, phone number, and email.

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Final judgment of paternity

Final Judgments of Paternity (with MSA, Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines)

Summary: Final judgments of paternity submitted via Courtmap must be accompanied by the marital settlement agreement, parenting plan, and child support guidelines.

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Notice of hearing

Once the date has been coordinated with both sides, the court will calendar your hearing on Courtmap. The party that filed the motion is responsible for filing the Notice of Hearing.

Summary: The party who filed the motion is responsible for filing the Notice of Hearing after the court calendars the coordinated hearing date on Courtmap.

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Final judgment ucd ?

Please upload the following and attach as supporting documents to the Final Judgement: 1.Cover Letter 2. Special Affidavit for Remote UCD/No Hearing 3. Answer or Answer/Waiver 4. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. 5. If the Respondent has been defaulted, please attach the Order of Default. 6. A copy of the Petitioner's and/or Counter Petitioner's Valid Driver's License, Florida State ID or Voter's Registration card. 7. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties. 8. Financial Affidavits 9. UCCJEA Affidavit

Summary: A UCD Final Judgment submitted through Courtmap must attach the nine listed supporting documents (cover letter, special affidavit, answer, MSA/parenting plan, order of default if applicable, ID, best-interest affidavit, financial affidavits, and UCCJEA affidavit).

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Ucd supporting documents ?

All supporting documents MUST have the e-file stamp on them from the Clerk of Court. All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.

Summary: All UCD supporting documents must bear the Clerk of Court's e-file stamp, and uncontested hearing requests without e-file-stamped supporting documents will be rejected.

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Courtmap hearing setting ?

Attach the motion, response, notice of hearing, and any supporting documents as "supporting documents."

Summary: When setting the hearing on CourtMAP, the motion, response, notice of hearing, and any supporting documents must be attached as 'supporting documents.'

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Notice of hearing

A Notice of Hearing must be filed for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar listing the motion and docket number entry (D.E. #) corresponding to the motion that has been set.

Summary: A Notice of Hearing must be filed for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar listing the motion and the corresponding docket number entry (D.E. #).

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Notice of cancellation

If a 5-Minute Motion is cancelled, a Notice of Cancellation must be filed and provided to the Judicial Assistant.

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Unilateral hearing setting request ?

Unilaterally set hearings, without coordination from the opposing party, will be removed from the calendar unless approved by the Court. If you are seeking to schedule a hearing unilaterally, the request must be in writing to the Court with reasons as to why a unilateral setting is necessary.

Summary: Unilaterally set hearings will be removed from the calendar unless approved by the Court, and a unilateral setting request must be made in writing with reasons why it is necessary.

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Proposed order

Please file all proposed Orders via courtMAP under "Proposed Orders" or "Agreed Orders." Proposed Orders are only accepted via courtMAP, which must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form, and accompanied with a Motion and all supporting documents.

Summary: Proposed orders must be accompanied by a motion and all supporting documents.

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Proposed order

Must include

caption ?

The Title of the Proposed Order should include the full name of the Motion at issue.

Summary: The title of a proposed order must include the full name of the motion at issue.

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Proposed order

Must include

case number ?

Administrative Order 22-02 (linked on this page) requires ALL proposed orders submitted by counsel include the following: Docket Index Number: _______________________ Or E-filing Number _______________ Date Filed: ______________________ Full Name of Motion: ___________________________________________

Summary: All proposed orders submitted by counsel must include the Administrative Order 22-02 header: docket index number (or e-filing number and date filed) and the full name of the motion.

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Proposed order

Orders must contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left). Incomplete orders will be rejected and you will be asked to resubmit the proposed order with the complete information.

Summary: Proposed orders must be complete with no blanks left; incomplete orders will be rejected and must be resubmitted with the complete information.

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Proposed order ?

Must include

certificate of service ?

Please ensure that ALL parties have been included on the service list.

Summary: All parties must be included on the service list of a proposed order.

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Evidence

All evidence a party is seeking to introduce must be in English or translated into English.

Summary: All evidence a party seeks to introduce must be in English or translated into English.

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Motion under Fla Fam L R P 12.407 ?

Children are NOT permitted to testify UNLESS a motion is filed pursuant to Fla.Fam.L.R.P.12.407, and an order allowing the testimony is granted, prior to the hearing.

Summary: Children may not testify unless a motion under Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.407 is filed and an order allowing the testimony is granted before the hearing.

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Notice of hearing

On COURTMAP also include as supporting documents a Notice of Hearing.

Summary: Notice of Hearing must be included as a supporting document in the COURTMAP hearing setting for the Remote 5-Minute Motion Calendar.

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Marital settlement agreement ?

Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP(If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized

Summary: Parties that settle must immediately file a signed and notarized MSA and/or Parenting Plan (if applicable).

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Proposed final judgment ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap

Summary: Settling parties must submit a Proposed Final Judgment through CourtMap; unless these settlement steps are taken and the FJ is approved, all parties are expected to appear in court ready for trial.

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Motion calendar hearing setting ?

On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard. Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot. As supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp. You may unilaterally set on calendar If unable to agree upon a date with opposing side.

Summary: Motion Calendar settings on COURTMAP require attaching the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp as supporting documents, and a party may set the hearing unilaterally if no date can be agreed upon.

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Proposed order ?

ALL COURTMAP submissions MUST include a COVER LETTER.

Summary: Every COURTMAP submission must include a cover letter.

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Cover letter

The COVER LETTER MUST address the following: - Whether the matter has been heard - Date of the hearing (if previously heard) - Title of the motion - The proposed order has been sent to the opposing party - Whether opposing party agrees with the proposed order

Summary: The COURTMAP cover letter must state whether the matter has been heard, the hearing date (if heard), the title of the motion, that the proposed order was sent to the opposing party, and whether the opposing party agrees.

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Proposed order

ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT A COVER LETTER INDICATING THAT IT HAS BEEN SENT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted without a cover letter indicating service on the opposing party are treated as ex parte communications and will not be read by the judge.

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Special set hearing request ?

Once a date is agreed upon by all parties, request date on CourtMap, be sure to attach filed Motion and request for hearing form (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.

Summary: CourtMap special set hearing requests must attach the filed motion and request for hearing with an e-file stamp, and settings lacking these supporting documents will be rejected.

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Uncontested divorce final judgment ?

Please do not submit any of the following 6 pleadings as supporting documents in CourtMap. Please make sure that the following documents have been filed with the Clerk of Courts and are reflected on the docket: 1. Petition and/or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. Financial Affidavits 4. UCCJEA Affidavit (If applicable) 5. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan 6. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties and notarized.

Summary: Before seeking an uncontested divorce final judgment, the six required pleadings must be filed with the Clerk and on the docket, and must not be submitted as supporting documents in CourtMap.

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Motion waiving pretrial conference ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Attorneys requesting for a waiver of pre-trial, must file an appropriate Motion and submit an Agreed Orders via courtMAP.

Summary: Attorneys seeking a waiver of the pre-trial must file an appropriate motion and submit an agreed order via courtMAP.

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Proposed order

When submitting a proposed order, before beginning the body of the order please insert the following THREE items: Index #, Date Filed, Motion Titled, Required Notation in Compliance with Admin Rule 22-2. Therefore, orders will be rejected unless the corresponding motion is docketed by the Clerk (default final judgments, motions for final judgment in garnishments, etc.) or unless the time-stamped filed documents are submitted via courtMAP.

Summary: Proposed orders must include Index #, Date Filed, and Motion Titled before the body of the order per Administrative Order 22-02, and will be rejected unless the corresponding motion is docketed or time-stamped filed documents are submitted via courtMAP.

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Proposed order ?

Must include

caption ?

All Orders must match to an e-filed and/or docketed Motion or Pleading.

Summary: Every proposed order must correspond to an e-filed and/or docketed motion or pleading.

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Proposed order

Administrative Order 22-02 requires that BEFORE the body of the proposed order, three items must be clearly displayed: the title of the motion that was filed, the date the motion was filed and the docket index number (or the e-filing number if not yet docketed). Failure to comply with Admin 22-02 will result in the Proposed Order being REJECTED.

Summary: Proposed orders must clearly display the motion title, filing date, and docket index number (or e-filing number if not yet docketed) before the body of the order, or the order will be rejected under Administrative Order 22-02.

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Notice of unilaterally set hearing ?

A party may request to set a matter unilaterally only if reasonable attempts to reach the opposing party have been unsuccessful and the opposing party has been given reasonable opportunity to respond. After receiving a date and time for a unilaterally set hearing, the notice must include the language that undersigned set this matter unilaterally after good faith efforts to reach the opposing party were unsuccessful.

Summary: A matter may be set unilaterally only after reasonable unsuccessful attempts to reach the opposing party, and the notice must state that the matter was set unilaterally after good faith efforts to reach the opposing party were unsuccessful.

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Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted in CourtMap shall include a cover letter describing the action requested of the Court with sufficient case history regarding that motion and the Court's prior ruling.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted in CourtMap must include a cover letter describing the requested action, case history, and the Court's prior ruling.

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Proposed order ?

Cover Letter Required with All Submissions: If required to submit a Proposed/Agreed Order, include a cover letter indicating the Judge's ruling and when the hearing was held, and any other pertinent information.

Summary: Every Proposed/Agreed Order submission must include a cover letter indicating the Judge's ruling, the hearing date, and other pertinent information.

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Motion

Must include

certificate of conference ?

Every motion must contain a certification of the efforts to meet and confer, which shall include: A description of all efforts at a “meet and confer” including names of movant and respondent attorneys, dates and method (email, telephone, live meeting) requesting a meet and confer; and names of participating attorneys; and Results achieved, including consensus as to amount of time required for hearing, if granted.

Summary: Every motion must include a certification of meet and confer efforts describing all efforts (names of movant and respondent attorneys, dates, and method used), the participating attorneys, and the results achieved including any consensus on hearing time.

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Motion

Must include

certificate of conference ?

ANY MOTION submitted without a certificate of conferral will be rejected by the Court without prejudice.

Summary: Any motion submitted without a certificate of conferral will be rejected by the Court without prejudice.

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Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

Emergency Motions must be submitted through courtMAP (both Motion and Proposed Order must be uploaded).

Summary: An emergency motion submission must include both the motion and a proposed order uploaded to courtMAP.

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Exhibits

Both sides need to present a corresponding exhibit list with their exhibits to the clerk.

Summary: Both parties must submit a corresponding exhibit list with their exhibits to the clerk.

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Order setting or resetting sale date ?

All orders setting/resetting sale dates shall contain sale date when submitted through courtMAP, please contact office for dates before submitting through courtMap.

Summary: Orders setting or resetting sale dates must contain the sale date when submitted through courtMAP, and parties must contact the office for dates before submitting.

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Order of dismissal

When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants, Failure to do so may cause the Court to enter an Order Dismissing the entire case.

Summary: Orders of dismissal must specify whether the dismissal applies to an individual defendant or all defendants, or the court may dismiss the entire case.

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Motion for default

Must include

certificate of service ?

Motions for default must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search and proof of publication (where service is by publication) and non-military affidavit(s).

Summary: Motions for default must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search, proof of publication where service is by publication, and non-military affidavit(s).

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Document containing confidential information

Any person filing any document containing confidential information shall at the time of filing, file with the Clerk a “Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing.” A form “Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing” is attached to this Administrative Order. See Attachment “A.”

Summary: Any person filing a document containing confidential information must file a 'Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing' with the Clerk at the time of filing.

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Motion to determine confidentiality ?

identify the particular court records or a portion of a record that the movant seeks to have determined as confidential with as much specificity as possible without revealing the information subject to the confidentiality determination;

Summary: The Motion to Determine Confidentiality must identify the specific court records at issue with as much specificity as possible without revealing the protected information.

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Motion to determine confidentiality ?

specify the bases for determining that such court records are confidential;

Summary: The Motion to Determine Confidentiality must specify the bases for determining that the records are confidential.

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Motion to determine confidentiality ?

standards for determining such court records to be confidential; and

Summary: The Motion to Determine Confidentiality must include standards for determining the records to be confidential (this requirement is only partially visible in the provided text).

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Motion to determine confidentiality ?

must include a signed certification by the party or the attorney for the party making the request that the motion is made in good faith and is supported by a sound factual and legal basis.

Summary: The Motion to Determine Confidentiality must include a signed certification by the party or attorney that the motion is made in good faith and supported by a sound factual and legal basis.

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Order determining confidentiality ?

(2) the particular grounds under Rule 2.420(c) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration for determining the information to be confidential; (3) whether any party's name is determined to be confidential and, if so, the particular pseudonym or other term to be substituted for the party's name; (4) whether the progress docket or similar records generated to document activity in the case are determined to be confidential; (5) the particular information that is determined to be confidential; (6) identification of persons who are permitted to view the confidential information;

Summary: An order determining confidentiality must identify the Rule 2.420(c) grounds, any confidential party names and the substituted pseudonyms, whether the progress docket is confidential, the specific confidential information, and the persons permitted to view it.

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Order determining confidentiality ?

(7) that the court finds that: (i) the degree, duration, and manner of confidentiality ordered by the court are no broader than necessary to protect the interests set forth in Rule 2.420(c) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration; (ii) no less restrictive measures are available to protect the interests set forth in Rule 2.420(c) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration; (iii) the clerk of the court is directed to publish the order in accordance with Rule 2.420(e)(4) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

Summary: The confidentiality order must include findings that the confidentiality ordered is no broader than necessary, that no less restrictive measures are available, and that the clerk is directed to publish the order under Rule 2.420(e)(4).

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Nonparty motion to vacate confidentiality order ?

The request: (a) must be made by a written motion filed in that court; (b) must state with as much specificity as possible the bases of the request; and (c) must set forth the specific legal authority and any applicable legal standards supporting the request.

Summary: A nonparty request to vacate a confidentiality order or unseal records must be made by written motion filed in the court, stating the bases with as much specificity as possible and setting forth the specific legal authority and applicable legal standards.

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Nonparty motion to vacate confidentiality order ?

If the subject order determines that the names or addresses of one or more parties are confidential, the movant must state prominently in the caption of the motion "Confidential Party-Court Service Requested."

Summary: When the underlying order makes party names or addresses confidential, the motion's caption must prominently state 'Confidential Party-Court Service Requested.'

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Motion to determine confidentiality

a written motion captioned “Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records” may be made

Summary: A written motion seeking a confidentiality determination must be captioned "Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records."

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Motion to determine confidentiality of appellate records ?

The guidelines to file a motion to determine the confidentiality of appellate court records shall be followed as provided for in Rule 2.420(g)(1)–(9) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

Summary: Motions to determine the confidentiality of appellate court records must follow the guidelines in Rule 2.420(g)(1)–(9).

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Motion to determine confidentiality of appellate records ?

A motion to determine the confidentiality of appellate court records in noncriminal cases under Rule 2.420(c) must be filed in the appellate court and must be in compliance with the guidelines set forth in Rule 2.420(e)(1) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

Summary: In noncriminal cases, a motion to determine the confidentiality of appellate court records must be filed in the appellate court and comply with Rule 2.420(e)(1).

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Request for access to records

Request for access to records shall: (1) be in writing; (2) be directed to the custodian; and (3) provide sufficient specificity to enable the custodian to identify the requested records.

Summary: A request for access to records must be in writing, directed to the custodian, and specific enough for the custodian to identify the requested records.

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Notice of confidential information ?

Pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420(d)(2), the filer of a court record at the time of filing shall indicate whether any confidential information is included within the document being filed; identify the confidentiality provision that applies to the identified information; and identify the precise location of the confidential information within the document being filed.

Summary: At the time of filing, the filer must indicate whether the document contains confidential information, identify the applicable confidentiality provision, and identify the precise location of that information within the document.

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Order authorizing sealing ?

The Court further finds that no less restrictive measure is available to protect this/these interest(s), and that the degree, duration and manner of confidentiality ordered herein are no broader than necessary to protect the interest(s).

Summary: A sealing order must include findings that no less restrictive measure is available and that the confidentiality imposed is no broader than necessary.

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Notice of entry of order authorizing sealing ?

NOTE: INCLUDE CASE STYLE ONLY IN CASES WHERE A DOCUMENT OR DOCUMENTS ALONE HAVE BEEN SEALED. IN CASES WHERE A FILE, FILE AND DOCKET, OR A PARTY'S IDENTITY HAS BEEN SEALED, REDACT THE CASE STYLE.

Summary: The case style must be included on the notice only when documents alone were sealed; it must be redacted when a file, the file and docket, or a party's identity was sealed.

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Civil cases

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Evidentiary exhibits ?

You should bring with you to the courthouse any evidence you intend to present during the hearing. Filing exhibits in advance or emailing the evidence to the court is not enough. Just because you bring evidence does not mean the court will be able to consider the evidence.

Summary: For in-person hearings, parties must physically bring their evidence to the courthouse; filing exhibits in advance or emailing them is not sufficient.

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Motion to permit minor testimony ?

Children are NOT permitted to testify UNLESS a motion is filed pursuant to Fla.Fam.L.R.P.12.407, and an order allowing the testimony is granted, prior to the hearing.

Summary: Children may not testify unless a motion under Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.407 is filed and an order permitting the testimony is granted before the hearing.

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Firearm affidavit

Must include

case number

Respondents must fill out a Firearm Affidavit form describing any and all firearms and ammunition in their possession and email the form to danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org and. Include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

Summary: Respondents must complete a Firearm Affidavit form describing all firearms and ammunition in their possession and email it to danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org with their case number and name in the subject line.

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Acknowledgment of paternity

Must include

case number

Any father seeking an order for temporary visitation, who has not had paternity legally established or who was not married to the child's mother at the time of the child's birth, must fill out an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email the form to the case manager at mpasternack@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

Summary: A father seeking temporary visitation who has not legally established paternity or was not married to the child's mother at birth must complete an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email it to mpasternack@jud11.flcourts.org with his case number and name in the subject line.