Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Electronic Filing Rules
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Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions. This page is scoped to Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency motions must be filed through courtMAP under the designated Emergency Motion tab.
All Emergency Motions must be filed through courtMAP and uploaded specifically under the "Emergency Motion" tab.
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- Emergency motion to cancel sale
Emergency motions to cancel a foreclosure sale are generally inappropriate, but in rare emergency cases both the motion and proposed order must be filed through courtMAP.
Motions to Cancel Sale Date As sale dates are set well in advance, emergency motions to cancel are generally not appropriate. - In rare instances requiring emergency cancellation: Both the Motion and proposed Order must be filed via courtMAP.
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- Motions and proposed orders
All motions and proposed orders must be uploaded through courtMAP, and hard copies must not be mailed to Chambers.
- All motions and proposed orders must be uploaded through courtMAP. Do not mail hard copies to Chambers.
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- Motion response reply
The motion and any response or reply must be uploaded as Supporting Documents on courtMAP.
The Motion, along with any Response or Reply, must also be uploaded as Supporting Documents on courtMAP.
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For hearings lasting less than one hour, all documents must be uploaded to courtMAP under Supporting Documents.
Hearings Lasting Less Than One Hour: All documents must be uploaded to the Supporting Documents tab in courtMAP.
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- Proposed order
Submit proposed and agreed family-case orders through courtMAP with a cover letter stating any objections or agreements for the judge to review.
Proposed Orders and Agreed Orders for Family cases must be submitted via courtMAP. Please be sure to include an appropriate cover letter stating any objections/agreements for the Judge to review. Once the Order is signed, you will receive it via courtMAP.
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Self-represented persons must follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing and e-service.
Lay persons are required to follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing and e-service of documents.
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- Response
A response must be e-filed with the Clerk and submitted through courtMAP to chambers at least ten days before the hearing.
Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter must e-file said response with the Clerk of Courts and submit the response via courtMAP to chambers under “Supporting Documents,” at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.
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- Petition or motion
The petition or motion must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk’s docket before a hearing is scheduled.
Please ensure that the petition/motion to be heard has been e-filed and appears on the Clerk of Court's docket before scheduling hearing.
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- Petition or motion
The petition or motion for a Special Set hearing must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk’s docket.
Please ensure that the petition/motion to be heard at the special set hearing has been e-filed and appears on the Clerk of Court's docket.
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- Notice of cancellation
After the Court confirms a Special Set cancellation, the requesting party must file a Notice of Cancellation through the ePortal.
Upon the Court’s confirmation of cancellation of the special set hearing, the requesting party shall file a Notice of Cancellation via the ePortal.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP, filed with the Clerk, and provided to opposing counsel; emailing chambers is unnecessary.
Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel. There is no need to email it to chambers.
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Civil cases
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- Response
Foreclosure calendar responses must be filed with the Clerk and submitted through the specified CourtMAP case and hearing-date queue before the hearing.
Responses: Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Foreclosure Motion Calendar must file said response with the Clerk and submit it via CourtMAP under "Foreclosure Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.
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Civil cases
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- Motion
Motions must be uploaded into the CourtMAP Motion Calendar queue for the court to address them.
THE COURT WILL NOT ADDRESS MOTIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SUBMITTED/UPLOADED INTO THE MOTION CALENDAR QUEUE IN COURTMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Response
Motion calendar responses must be filed with the Clerk and submitted through the specified CourtMAP case and hearing-date queue before the hearing.
Responses: Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must file said response with the Clerk and submit it via CourtMAP under "Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.
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Civil cases
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- Supporting documents
Upload hearing documents for the judge to review to the CourtMAP event as supporting documents; do not email them.
All documents you would like Judge Trawick to review for a hearing should be uploaded on courtMAP to the event as supporting documents. DO NOT send supporting documents by email.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Proposed and agreed orders must be submitted only through CourtMAP.
All Proposed or Agreed Orders MUST be submitted through CourtMAP ONLY.
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- Exhibits
Parties must upload evidence through the e-filing portal by searching for 'evidence' or 'evidentiary hearing' and selecting the 'evidentiary hearings' section under 'exhibits and transcripts'.
Step 1: the parties must go to the e-filing portal. Step 2: type in "evidence" or "evidentiary hearing" in the search bar. Step 3: the heading "exhibits and transcripts" will appear. Step 4: under "exhibits and transcripts" choose the "evidentiary hearings" section. Step 5: upload each exhibit.
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- Proposed orders agreed orders and supporting documents
Proposed orders, agreed orders, and their supporting documents must be submitted through court MAP.
All proposed orders, agreed orders, and supporting documents must be submitted via court MAP.
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- Motions proposed orders and agreed orders
All motions, proposed orders, and agreed orders must be submitted through court MAP.
Court MAP Required: Submit all motions, proposed orders, and agreed orders via court MAP.
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- Emergency motion
Submit emergency-motion requests to courtMAP, and ensure the motion is filed with the Clerk and provided to opposing counsel.
Please submit your Emergency Motion requests to courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Courts and provided to opposing counsel.
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- Motions, petitions, or exhibits
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file motions, petitions, or exhibits.
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL to file all motions, petitions or exhibits at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Orders must be uploaded to Proposed Orders in courtMAP; orders uploaded as supporting documents cannot be entered.
Orders uploaded as supporting documents cannot be entered by the Court. They must be uploaded via courtMAP to Proposed Orders.
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Civil cases
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- Motion
A Motion Calendar hearing will be cancelled if the motions are not uploaded to its courtMAP hearing event.
If the motion(s) are not uploaded to the courtMAP hearing event, the hearing will be cancelled.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Submit contested-motion orders to Proposed Orders and agreed or unopposed orders to Agreed Orders in courtMAP.
Submit via courtMap to "Proposed Orders" (if the order is on a contested motion) or to "Agreed Orders" (if the order is agreed to or unopposed).
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- Motions, petitions, or exhibits
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must sign up for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file motions, petitions, or exhibits.
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL to file all motions, petitions or exhibits at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
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All parties must register for the Florida Court E-Filing Portal, the exclusive method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
All parties, including attorneys, the parties themselves, and pro se litigants must register at the Florida Court E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/ .This is the only method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
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All parties must register with CourtMAP to view their case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
All parties must also register with the CourtMAP system to view their case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
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Self-represented litigants must first register the case with the State E-Filing Portal before creating a CourtMAP account.
Important: In order to create a CourtMAP account, you must first register with the State of Florida’s E-Filing Portal for the case in which you are a self-represented litigant.
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- Motion for judicial disqualification
Motions for judicial disqualification must be uploaded through CourtMAP’s emergency option.
Motions for Judicial Disqualification must be uploaded via the emergency option on CourtMAP.
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- Motion
File the motion and exhibits on the E-Filing Portal and include the division email address on all filings.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC12@jud11.flcourts.org on all filings.
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- Motion and request for hearing
File the motion and hearing request with the clerk through the E-Filing Portal and add the division email to the courtesy-copy email list.
On the E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and the Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office. Add 11thFC12@jud11.flcourts.org to the courtesy copy email list.
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- Pleadings or motions
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file pleadings or motions with the Clerk.
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL AT: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ for filing of pleadings or motions with the clerk of Court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
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- Emergency motions and proposed orders
Users must sign up for CourtMAP to submit emergency motions and proposed orders to the assigned judge.
Sign up for COURTMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/ for submitting emergency motions and proposed orders to your assigned Judge
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- Agreed order
All agreed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP.
Please make sure all Agreed Orders are submitted via CourtMAP.
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- Hearing cancellation
Cancellations must be made on CourtMAP and a copy uploaded before the hearing.
CANCELLATIONS: MUST BE CANCELLED ON CourtMap and a copy Uploaded to CourtMap prior to the hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
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- Proposed order
All proposed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP.
Please make sure all Proposed Orders are submitted via CourtMAP.
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- Motion
Motions must be electronically filed with the Clerk’s Office.
Motions must be e-filed with the Clerk’s Office.
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- Emergency motion
Submit all emergency motions through the courtMAP Emergency Portal.
ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH COURTMAP IN THE EMERGENCY PORTAL.
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- Hearing supporting documents
Upload every document relied on at a hearing to courtMAP as supporting documents, titled or submitted as exhibits and logically separated for searching.
All document relied on for a hearing MUST be uploaded to courtMAP as SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS for that hearing by title or as exhibits, logically separated to make them easily searchable.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP under the applicable Proposed Orders or Agreed Orders category.
Please file all proposed Orders via courtMAP under "Proposed Orders" or "Agreed Orders."
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Submit the filed emergency motion through courtMAP using Workbench > New > Emergency Motion and enter the case number.
Please submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number
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Civil cases
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- Notice for trial
Upload the Notice for Trial as a supporting document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date.
Notices for Trial must be uploaded as a Supporting Document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of cancellation
The setting party must cancel the hearing on courtMAP and file a Notice of Cancellation even if a proposed order already requests cancellation.
The setting party must cancel the hearing on courtMAP and Notices of Cancellation must be filed, even if you have filed a proposed order that includes the cancelation of the hearing.
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- Emergency motion
Submit all emergency motions through courtMAP and call Chambers to confirm receipt.
Chambers Fax: (305) 520-4050**PLEASE SUBMIT ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA COURTMAP AND CALL CHAMBERS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT. **
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- Response
Responses must be filed with the Clerk and submitted through courtMAP under the Motion Calendar tab before the hearing date.
Parties wishing to submit a response, must be sure to file said response with the Clerk and submit via courtMAP under Motion Calendar tab prior to the hearing date.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Emergency motion
A filed Emergency Motion must be submitted through courtMAP using the Emergency Motion workbench workflow.
Please submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number
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Civil cases
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- Notice for trial
When requesting a trial date, upload the Notice for Trial through courtMAP as a Supporting Document; notice foreclosure matters as Non-Jury Trials.
Notices for Trial must be uploaded as a Supporting Document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date. Foreclosure matters should be Noticed as a Non-Jury Trial.
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Civil cases
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- Notice for trial
When selecting a trial period, Notices for Trial must be e-filed and submitted through courtMAP as Supporting Documents.
NOTICES FOR TRIAL MUST BE E-FILED AND SUBMITTED BY COURTMAP (UNDER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS) WHEN SELECTING A TRIAL PERIOD.
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All parties must register with the Florida Court E-Filing Portal, which is the only method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
It is vital that all parties, including attorneys, the parties themselves, and pro se litigants register at the Florida Court E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. This is the only method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
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All parties must register with CourtMAP to view the case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
All parties must also register with the CourtMap system to view the case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
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A self-represented litigant must first register with the State E-Filing Portal for the case before creating a CourtMAP account.
Important: In order to create a CourtMAP account, you must first register with the State of Florida’s E-Filing Portal for the case in which you are a self-represented litigant.
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- Emergency motion
After filing an emergency motion, upload it and all supporting documents through CourtMAP’s Emergency Motions option.
Once the motion is filed, please upload the motion to the EMERGENCY MOTIONS option in courtMAP with all supporting documents.
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- Motion
The motion must be filed on the E-Filing Portal.
1. On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion.
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- Proposed order
Submit proposed orders through CourtMAP’s Proposed Orders section and upload the motion and supporting documents separately under Supporting Documents.
Proposed Orders are to be submitted via courtMAP under Proposed Orders. The motion and supporting documents must be uploaded to "Supporting Documents".
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- Motion and request for hearing
File the motion and a Request for Hearing through the E-Filing Portal.
On the E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and a Request for Hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP.
Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
File all proposed orders through courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Please file ALL proposed Orders via courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
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Civil cases
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- Hearing pleadings
Upload copies of all motions, responses, replies, and other hearing-related pleadings to courtMAP Supporting Documents at least five days before the hearing.
COPIES OF ALL MOTIONS, RESPONSES, REPLIES, AND ALL OTHER PLEADINGS RELATED TO ANY UPCOMING HEARING NEEDS TO BE UPLOAD VIA COURTMAP UNDER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AT LEAST FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of cancellation
Only the moving party may cancel a special-set hearing; the party who placed it on calendar must e-file the cancellation notice with the Clerk and upload a copy to courtMAP on the scheduled hearing date.
Cancellations: Only the moving party can cancel the special set hearing. If you are cancelling a special set hearing, the party who placed the matter on calendar must e-file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk's Office and submit a copy of the Notice through CourtMap under supporting documents on the date the hearing was supposed to take place.
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Civil cases
Do not send binders; upload all materials, including case law, through courtMAP.
Please do not send binders. Everything must be uploaded through CourtMAP. (including case law)
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Civil cases
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- Final judgment
If the motion is granted or the mortgagee prevails at trial, upload the Final Judgment through courtMAP and deliver the original note and loan documents to chambers using tracked delivery.
If motion is granted or mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment is to be uploaded via courtMAP and the Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to Judge Watson's Chambers, Osvaldo Soto Justice Center, Room 13.235. Use delivery with tracking.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Submit a filed Emergency Motion through courtMAP using the specified Workbench path; the Court will communicate within 24 hours, and counsel should call chambers if no communication arrives within that period.
Please submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number The Court will review the Emergency Motion and communicate within 24 hours. If you have not received a communication from the Court within 24 hours, please follow up by calling chambers.
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Civil cases
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- Response
Submit any filed Response through courtMAP to the Motion Calendar case number and hearing date at least three business days before the hearing.
Responses: Submit the filed Response, if any, via courtMap to the "Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing date.
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Civil cases
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- Notice for trial
Upload the Notice for Trial as a Supporting Document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date; notice foreclosure matters as Non-Jury Trials.
Notices for Trial must be uploaded as a Supporting Document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date. Foreclosure matters should be Noticed as a Non-Jury Trial.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
File all proposed Orders through courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Please file all proposed Orders via courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
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Civil cases
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- Special set hearing request
A Special Set request must include the completed request form, motions, and all supporting materials through courtMAP; a request missing supporting documents will be rejected.
To Schedule a Hearing: You must submit the completed Special Set Hearing Request Form, the motion(s), exhibits, affidavits, transcripts, legal authority, and other relevant documents (e.g., the operative Complaint for a Motion to Dismiss) via courtMAP. If one or more supporting documents are missing, your special set request will be rejected.
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Counsel and self-represented litigants must upload all necessary documents to the courtMAP hearing portal or the eFiling Portal.
Counsel and self-represented litigants must upload all necessary documents to the courtMAP hearing portal to facilitate court review, as required by the courtMAP User Rules for Motion Calendar Hearings and Special Set Hearings (https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/courtMAP/courtMAP-User-Rules) or the eFiling Portal.
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All parties, including self-represented parties, must register for and use the Florida Court E-Filing Portal as the sole method to file and receive pleadings and court notices.
All parties, including attorneys, the parties themselves, and pro se litigants must register at the Florida Court E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/ .This is the only method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
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All parties must register with CourtMAP to view their cases and submit required evidence or additional documents.
All parties must also register with the CourtMAP system to view their case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
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- Emergency motion
Filed emergency motions, hearing requests, and cover letters must be uploaded to the Emergency Motions area of CourtMAP.
Upload your filed Emergency Motion, Request for Hearing, and Cover Letter to CourtMAP, under "Emergency Motions".
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- Motion
File motions and exhibits through the E-Filing Portal and include the specified address on all filings.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC39@jud11.flcourts.org on all filings.
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- Motion
File the motion and hearing request with the clerk through the E-Filing Portal and add the specified address to the courtesy-copy email list.
On the E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and the Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office. Add 11thFC39@jud11.flcourts.org to the courtesy copy email list.
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- Remote uncontested dissolution request
Before requesting a remote uncontested dissolution, submit the listed pleadings, agreements, affidavits, identification, and other applicable documents through CourtMAP.
Prior to requesting a RUCD, 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/RUCD
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- Proposed final judgment
Attorneys must submit a proposed final judgment with all attachments through CourtMAP's Proposed Orders feature.
Attorneys: You must send a proposed Final Judgment through "Proposed Orders" on CourtMAP with all attachments. You will not have to appear in Court.
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- Notice of cancellation notice of settlement or voluntary dismissal
When a matter is resolved, e-file a Notice of Cancellation, Notice of Settlement, or Voluntary Dismissal and email a courtesy copy to chambers.
If you resolve your matter, please efile Notice of Cancellation, Notice of Settlement or Voluntary Dismissal and email courtesy copy to chambers to Judge's Assistant, Sheila Phillips at sphillips@jud11.flcourts.org
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- Emergency motion
Submit emergency motions through CourtMAP and call chambers to confirm receipt.
**PLEASE SUBMIT ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA COURTMAP AND CALL CHAMBERS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT. **
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- Notice of cancellation notice of settlement or voluntary dismissal
When a matter is resolved, e-file a Notice of Cancellation, Notice of Settlement, or Voluntary Dismissal and email a courtesy copy to chambers.
If you resolve your matter, please efile Notice of Cancellation, Notice of Settlement or Voluntary Dismissal and email courtesy copy to chambers to Judge's Assistant, Sheila Phillips at sphillips@jud11.flcourts.org
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- Motions, petitions, or exhibits
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file motions, petitions, or exhibits.
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL to file all motions, petitions or exhibits at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
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- Pleading or motion
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must sign up for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file pleadings or motions with the Clerk.
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL AT: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ for filing of pleadings or motions with the clerk of Court.
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- Emergency motion and request for hearing
File an emergency motion and hearing request through the Florida E-Filing Portal, then submit them to the Judge through CourtMap.
File Emergency Motion and Request for Hearing through the FLORIDA E-FILING PORTAL and then submit to the Judge via CourtMap into the Emergency Motion.
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- Motion with exhibits
File the motion and any exhibits through the E-Filing Portal and include the division email in all filings.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC38@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
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- Supporting documents
E-file all supporting documents through the Florida E-Filing Portal and ensure they bear a filing stamp before submitting them through CourtMap.
Please be sure to e-file all supporting documents through the Florida E-filing Portal and have the filing stamp on them, before submitting through Courtmap.
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Civil cases
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- Final judgment
When a motion is granted or mortgagee prevails, the Final Judgment must be uploaded via CourtMAP.
If motion is granted or mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment is to be uploaded via CourtMAP
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Civil cases
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- Motion for judicial disqualification
Motions for judicial disqualification must be uploaded via the emergency option on CourtMAP.
Motions for Judicial Disqualification must be uploaded via the emergency option on courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Motion
Motions and proposed orders must be uploaded via CourtMAP; do not mail hard copies.
Upload motions and proposed Orders via courtMAP, DO NOT mail hard copies to Chambers.
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- Motion
Civil motions may be filed in person at a Clerk of Courts office or electronically through the Florida Courts e-filing portal.
CIVIL MOTIONS – Motions may be filed in person at your nearest Clerk of Courts Office or you may eFile your motion via the Florida Courts e-filing portal.
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Civil cases
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- Hearing cancellation
Counsel who placed the matter on the motion calendar must file the cancellation notice with the Clerk and cancel through CourtMAP.
Counsel for the party who placed a matter on the Motion Calendar shall file the notice of cancellation with the Clerk then must be cancelled through CourtMAP.
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- Agreed motion to continue
Agreed motions and orders to continue trial may be submitted through CourtMAP’s Agreed Orders feature.
The parties may file agreed motions to continue and agreed orders to continue trial and submit them through "Agreed Orders" on CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
Submit proposed orders and final judgments through CourtMAP unless the Court requests otherwise.
The Court may request that proposed orders or final judgments be submitted. Please submit all proposed orders or final judgments via CourtMAP unless otherwise requested.
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Civil cases
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- Notice for readiness of trial
E-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal does not place the case on the trial docket.
Please note e-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal will not get you on the trial docket.
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Criminal cases
When e-filing motions, add the division’s email in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.
If you are e-filing motions, please add the division's email in the e-filing portal to ensure chambers receive a copy.
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Civil cases
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- Notice for readiness of trial
E-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial does not place a case on the trial docket.
Please note e-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal will not get you on the trial docket.
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- Proposed order
Submit proposed orders and final judgments through CourtMAP unless otherwise directed; do not submit them before a hearing, and submit proposed orders after the hearing.
The Court may request that proposed orders or final judgments be submitted. Please submit all proposed orders or final judgments via CourtMAP unless otherwise requested. Do not submit the proposed orders in advance of a hearing. The Proposed Orders are to be submitted after the hearing takes place.
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- Supporting documents
If supporting documents are not correctly filed and viewable through the Florida E-Filing Portal when the proposed final judgment is submitted for the UCD calendar, the filer must reset the case for a new date and complete the procedures correctly.
If supporting documents are not filed and viewed correctly through the Florida E-filing Portal upon submittal of the Proposed Final Judgment for the day of the UCD calendar, then it is your responsibility to reset the case for a new date and make sure that all the procedures are done correctly.
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Civil cases
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- Response
Responses on motion calendar must be filed with the clerk and uploaded through CourtMAP.
Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must file said response with the clerk's office and upload documents through CourtMAP.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
To cancel a foreclosure hearing, the movant must e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel on CourtMAP.
Movants cancelling a foreclosure hearing shall e-file a notice of cancellation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
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- Agreed motion to continue
Agreed motions and orders to continue trial may be submitted through CourtMAP's Agreed Orders feature.
The parties may file agreed motions to continue and agreed orders to continue trial and submit them through "Agreed Orders" on CourtMAP.
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Self-represented litigants are strongly encouraged to register with the e-filing portal.
* IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REGISTER WITH THE E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
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- Audio recording request ?
All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under Court Reporting Services of the 11th Judicial Circuit website (jud11.flcourts.org).
Summary: Requests for audio recordings of proceedings must be submitted electronically via the Court Reporting Services instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
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- Proposed order
Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format via CourtMAP. DO NOT mail them to Chambers.
Summary: Proposed orders must be filed through CourtMAP; mailing them to Chambers is prohibited.
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- Case management report and order
For cases filed BEFORE APRIL 30, 2021, you MUST submit CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ORDER via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Summary: For cases filed before April 30, 2021, parties must submit the Case Management Report and Order via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
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- Case management report and order
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 if any of seven conditions apply (existing case management order, set for trial, inactive status, moratoria, F.S. 51.011, FWOP notice absent a written good cause showing, or uncontested case).
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- Emergency motion
Submit the e-filed Emergency Motion to the Emergency Motions tab on CourtMAP.
Summary: E-filed emergency motions must be submitted to the Emergency Motions tab on CourtMAP.
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- All documents ?
Pro Se Litigants are required to file documents through the e-filing portal https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal .
Summary: Pro se litigants must file all documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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- Motion and notice of hearing
A copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through Courtmap within two (2) business days prior to the hearing date.
Summary: A copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through CourtMAP at least two business days before the foreclosure hearing date.
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- Motion
The filed motion and all documents in support must be attached when the hearing is scheduled.
Summary: The filed motion and all supporting documents must be attached in CourtMAP when the hearing is scheduled.
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- Notice of cancellation
Notices of Cancellation- Hearings must be cancelled on CourtMAP. A notice of cancellation must also be e-filed.
Summary: Foreclosure hearings must be cancelled on CourtMAP and a notice of cancellation must also be e-filed.
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- Motion and notice of hearing
A copy of the Motion and Notice of hearing must be submitted through E-file. If the Motion and Notice are not submitted through E-file the Motion will not be heard.
Summary: The motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through E-file, or the motion will not be heard.
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- Proposed order
DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSED ORDERS THROUGH COURTMAP PRIOR TO HEARING.
Summary: Proposed orders must not be submitted through CourtMAP prior to a motion calendar hearing.
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- Notice of hearing
Although a Notice of Hearing is automatically generated, the hearing is not scheduled until you receive an email that specifically reflects the status as "Approved." If approved, the court-generated Notice of Hearing will be automatically filed with the Clerk's office. DO NOT FILE A NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SPECIAL SETS.
Summary: Parties must not file a Notice of Hearing for special sets; the hearing is not scheduled until the Court emails 'Approved' status, and the court-generated Notice of Hearing is automatically filed with the Clerk.
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- All documents
All documents must be submitted electronically via courtMAP in pdf format.
Summary: All documents for special set hearings must be submitted electronically via CourtMAP.
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- Post trial motion
Motions for Reconsideration, Rehearing, New Trial, and other post-trial motions (excluding Entitlement to Fees and Costs: These motions will not be heard on motion calendar and should not be set for hearing unless instructed to do so by the Court. Email your motion to gmartin@jud11.flcourts.org The Court will review the motion and instruct the parties on how to proceed.
Summary: Post-trial motions (reconsideration, rehearing, new trial, etc., excluding entitlement to fees and costs) must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and will not be heard on motion calendar unless the Court instructs otherwise.
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- Motion
Make sure the motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and all parties are included on the electronic mail correspondence.
Summary: Before requesting a hearing, the motion must be filed with the Clerk of Court.
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- Motion
Please note e-filing motions will not provide the court with a copy, even if you add the court's email address in the e-filing service.
Summary: E-filing a motion does not deliver a copy to the court, even if the court's email address is added to the e-filing service, so the motion must be emailed separately to the Judicial Assistant.
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- Always ?
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL AT https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk and sign up for COURTMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/ for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal for filings and COURTMAP for submitting proposed orders.
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- Motion for judicial disqualification
*Motions for Judicial Disqualification must be uploaded to the emergency option on courtMAP.
Summary: Motions for judicial disqualification must be uploaded to the emergency option on courtMAP.
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- Motion to cancel foreclosure sale ?
5. You must file both the motion to cancel sale and the notice of hearing with the Clerk of the courts, room 133 on the first floor of the Miami Dade County Courthouse*. Remember to keep copies of your stamped, filed motion and notice to present in Court. *In-person filing applies to pro-se litigants
Summary: Motions to cancel sale and notices of hearing must be filed with the Clerk of Courts room 133; pro se litigants must file in person; keep stamped copies to present in Court.
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- Notice of hearing
IMPORTANT: Although the movant and the parties listed on the service list will receive an email from courtMAP indicating that an event has been created, a notice of hearing will not automatically generate. The movant must e-file a notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
Summary: A notice of hearing does not automatically generate from courtMAP; the movant must e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
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- Notice of cancellation
Movants cancelling a foreclosure hearing shall e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
Summary: Movants cancelling a foreclosure hearing must e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
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- Notice of hearing
IMPORTANT: Although the movant and the parties listed on the service list at the time the hearing is set will receive an email from courtMAP indicating that an event has been created, a notice of hearing will not automatically generate. The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
Summary: The movant must e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system; courtMAP does not automatically generate a notice of hearing.
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- Notice of cancellation
Only the party who scheduled a motion calendar hearing may cancel it. Please e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
Summary: Only the party who scheduled a motion calendar hearing may cancel it, by e-filing a notice of cancellation and cancelling on courtMAP.
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- Proposed order
*All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMap
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMAP.
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- Case management report and order
A. For cases filed BEFORE APRIL 30, 2021, you MUST submit CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ORDER via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Summary: For cases filed before April 30, 2021, parties must submit a Case Management Report and Order via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
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Criminal cases
The original motion & NOH must be filed with the clerk's office.
Summary: The original motion and Notice of Hearing (NOH) must be filed with the clerk's office.
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- Order of good cause
*FWOPs: Please DO NOT submit Orders of Good Cause via CourtMap. The Court will enter its own orders granting Good Cause or Dismissing case. If you receive an order (either Granting Good Cause or Dismissal) prior to the hearing, your appearance is waived.
Summary: In FWOP matters, parties must not submit Orders of Good Cause via CourtMAP because the Court enters its own orders granting Good Cause or dismissing the case.
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- Proposed order ?
All orders must be submitted via CourtMAP in Microsoft Word format. 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: All proposed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
Unless your order has been rejected, amended, or you have been directed otherwise by Chambers, please DO NOT upload multiple copies of your proposed order, even if there is a delay in execution. Doing so can result in duplicate signed orders that have to be put on hold by the clerk's office until the proper order is verified.
Summary: Do not upload multiple copies of a proposed order via CourtMAP unless it was rejected, amended, or Chambers directed otherwise.
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- Emergency motion
Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.
Summary: Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP and filed with the Clerk of Court.
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- Memorandum of law
Memorandum of Law: Please use CourtMap's "Supporting Documents" tab to file any memorandum of law for the Court's review. It is not necessary to forward a hard copy to chambers.
Summary: Memoranda of law must be filed via CourtMAP's Supporting Documents tab, and no hard copy to chambers is needed.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
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: Filed emergency motions must be submitted via courtMap to the Emergency queue.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Note: Orders uploaded as supporting documents cannot be entered by the Court. They must be uploaded to Proposed Orders.
Summary: Orders uploaded as supporting documents cannot be entered; they must be uploaded to the Proposed Orders queue in courtMap.
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Civil cases
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- Motion calendar hearing ?
To Make Calendar: Select available date via courtMap. Upload the filed notice of hearing, motion and any other supporting documents to the selected calendar date. IMPORTANT NOTE: If appropriate documents are not uploaded, the hearing will be cancelled by the Court.
Summary: To place a hearing on the motion calendar, the party must select a date via courtMap and upload the filed notice of hearing, motion, and supporting documents to the selected date, or the hearing will be cancelled by the Court.
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Civil cases
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- Response
Responses: Submit the filed Response, if any, via courtMap to the “Motion Calendar” case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.
Summary: Any filed Response to a motion calendar hearing must be submitted via courtMap to the Motion Calendar case number and hearing date before the hearing date.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Orders: After the hearing, an order reflecting the Court’s ruling must be uploaded to courtMap, Proposed Orders. The order will be rejected if it does not reflect the hearing date.
Summary: After a motion calendar hearing, the order reflecting the Court's ruling must be uploaded to Proposed Orders in courtMap and will be rejected if it does not reflect the hearing date.
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Civil cases
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- Special set hearing ?
To Schedule Hearing: 1. Select an available date and time via courtMap after coordinating with, or reasonably attempting to coordinate with, opposing counsel. Note: Make sure to select the appropriate calendar - zoom or evidentiary. All evidentiary hearings are in person, regardless of the length of hearing.
Summary: Special set hearings must be scheduled by selecting an available date and time via courtMap after coordinating (or reasonably attempting to coordinate) with opposing counsel, using the appropriate Zoom or evidentiary calendar.
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Civil cases
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- Special set hearing documents ?
Submit ALL that apply [READ THE LIST] of the following to courtMap, separately, properly titled and specifically identified: a. Completed Special Set Hearing Request Form [See form above.] b. The motion(s) – WITHOUT exhibits. NOTE: Exhibits must be uploaded separately - see below. c. All exhibits, if any. Each exhibit must be uploaded separately and must be properly titled and specifically identified – (i.e. Exh A –Affidavit of John Smith) NOTE: It is insufficient to identify the exhibits by just using a number or letter. d. Any other document, properly titled and specifically identified, that the Court should review before ruling, (i.e. the pleading for which dismissal is sought - complaint, counterclaim, the leading case that is controlling of the issue, etc.)
Summary: For special set hearings, the request form, motions (without exhibits), all exhibits (each uploaded separately), and any other documents the Court should review must be submitted via courtMap separately, properly titled and specifically identified.
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Civil cases
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- Add on motion ?
Add-ons: No add-ons are permitted without prior approval from the Court. Submit a motion with proposed or agreed order, via courtMap. If approved, prepare an Amended Notice of Hearing and submit all pertinent documentation to the courtMap hearing event, separately in the manner required when scheduling a hearing.
Summary: Add-ons to scheduled hearings are prohibited without prior court approval; requests must be submitted via courtMap with a motion and proposed or agreed order, and if approved, an Amended Notice of Hearing and pertinent documentation must be submitted to the courtMap hearing event.
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- Checklist certification form
The checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through CourtMap. Failure to include the checklist certification form will result in summary rejection of your submission.
Summary: Checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and uploaded to CourtMAP with the petition, and omission results in summary rejection.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
As of March 16, 2020, all proposed orders must be submitted via courtMap.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency petition
The Emergency Petition must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket prior to uploading to courtMAP.
Summary: Emergency petitions must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket before being uploaded to courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Dnr petition motion
DNR Petition/Motions need to be filed as an Emergency Hearing.
Summary: DNR petitions/motions must be filed as an Emergency Hearing.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.
Summary: Proposed orders must not be submitted on contested matters or matters already set for hearing.
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- Motion
No walk in's motions/pleadings and proposed orders are allowed
Summary: Walk-in filings of motions, pleadings, and proposed orders are not allowed.
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Civil cases
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- Motion
Please ensure that the Petition/Motion to be heard at the Special Appointment Hearing has been e-filed and appears on the Clerk of Court's docket.
Summary: The petition/motion to be heard at a Special Appointment Hearing must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket.
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Civil cases
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- Motion
ADD-ON Petitions/Motions to special set hearings are not permitted without leave of Court.
Summary: Add-on petitions/motions to special set hearings are not permitted without leave of Court.
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- Response
Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on the Special Appointment Calendar must e-file said Response with the Clerk of Court's and submit the Response via CourtMAP under "Special Appointment" case number and hearing date, 10 days prior to the hearing date.
Summary: Responses to special appointment calendar matters must be e-filed with the Clerk and submitted via CourtMAP under the Special Appointment case number and hearing date.
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- Motion for telephonic appearance
A Motion for Telephonic Appearance must be e-filed then submitted for the Court's approval via the proposed orders option on courtMap.
Summary: Motions for Telephonic Appearance must be e-filed and then submitted for the Court's approval through the proposed orders option on courtMAP.
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- Notice of cancellation
If you need to cancel a special set hearing, Movant cancelling a hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation, cancel the hearing on courtMAP and email chambers at mpaul@jud11.flcourts.org to inform the court of cancellation.
Summary: To cancel a special set hearing, the movant must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
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- Audio recording request ?
All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under Court Reporting Services of the 11th Judicial Circuit website (jud11.flcourts.org).
Summary: All requests for copies of audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically following the Court Reporting Services instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
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- Motion
**Motion's and Supporting Documents MUST be e-filed with the clerk and uploaded to CourtMap upon scheduling, otherwise your motion WILL NOT be heard.
Summary: Motions and supporting documents must be e-filed with the clerk and uploaded to CourtMap upon scheduling, or the motion will not be heard.
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ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT WITH THE FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL AT: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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- Motion
All motions must be scheduled through CourtMAP only.
Summary: All motions must be scheduled exclusively through CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
Only proposed orders and agreed orders should be uploaded through CourtMAP.
Summary: Only proposed orders and agreed orders may be uploaded through CourtMAP; other filings must go through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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- Pleadings and documents
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL AT https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/, to file pleadings and documents with the clerk.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) to file pleadings and documents with the clerk.
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- Proposed order
Sign up for COURTMAP at, https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/, to submit proposed orders to Judge Christina DiRaimondo.
Summary: Parties must register for COURTMAP in order to submit proposed orders to Judge DiRaimondo.
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- Emergency motion
File Emergency Motion and Request for Hearing through the E-FILING PORTAL AND COURTMAP.
Summary: Emergency motions and requests for hearing must be filed through both the E-Filing Portal and COURTMAP.
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- Motion
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC33@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
Summary: Motions with any exhibits must be filed on the E-Filing Portal, and 11thFC33@jud11.flcourts.org must be included in all filings.
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- Agreed order
All agreed orders will be submitted via COURTMAP.
Summary: All agreed orders must be submitted via COURTMAP.
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- Motion
On the E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and a Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: For special set motions, the motion and a request for hearing must be filed with the Clerk's Office through the E-Filing Portal.
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- Pleadings or motions
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at www.myflcourtaccess.com for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for a Florida Courts E-Filing Portal account to file pleadings or motions.
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- Proposed order
Sign up for COURTMAP at - https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/courtMAP for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge.
Summary: Litigants must sign up for courtMAP to submit proposed orders to the assigned judge.
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- Emergency motion and request for hearing ?
File the Emergency Motion and upload your e-filed emergency motion, Request for Hearing to CourtMAP under "Emergency Motions".
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed and the e-filed motion plus Request for Hearing uploaded to courtMAP under the 'Emergency Motions' category.
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- Motion
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits.
Summary: Motions and any exhibits must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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- Notice of readiness for trial
Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed through the e-filing portal or with the Clerk's office.
Summary: The Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed via the e-filing portal or with the Clerk's office.
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- Notice of cancellation
If the hearing is to be cancelled, submit a Notice of Cancellation through the e-filing portal and through courtMAP.
Summary: Hearing cancellations require a Notice of Cancellation submitted through both the e-filing portal and courtMAP.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order
ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP.
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- Motions and pleadings ?
COURTMAP is ONLY for the submission of proposed orders. Once an order is submitted, the Judge will review and sign it electronically. The orders will then be uploaded to the court file and emailed to the parties. DO NOT use COURTMAP to FILE motions or any other pleading. Use EPORTAL for any filings to the court file.
Summary: courtMAP is only for proposed orders; motions and pleadings must not be filed through courtMAP and must instead be filed through the E-Portal.
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- Motion and request for hearing ?
1. On the E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and a Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: For special set motions, the Motion and a Request for Hearing must be filed with the Clerk's Office through the E-Filing Portal.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion
The original motion must be filed with the Clerk's office.
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- Original motion
The original motion must be filed with the clerk's office.
Summary: The original motion must be filed with the Clerk's office.
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- Motion for modification of placement ?
Note: Filing the Motion for MOP in open, active cases with the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC) is not sufficient for purposes of having the case heard on calendar.
Summary: Filing the MOP with the Clerk alone is not sufficient to be heard on calendar; a copy must also be emailed to the Judge's Judicial Assistant.
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- Motion
Motions and Requests for Hearing for any matter requiring a special set hearing must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC).
Summary: Motions and Requests for Hearing for special set hearings must be filed with the Clerk (COCC), and all such filings must be made at the Miami-Dade Children's Courthouse.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Pleadings and court notices
All parties, including attorneys, the parties themselves, and pro se litigants must register at the Florida Court E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/ . This is the only method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
Summary: All parties, including attorneys and pro se litigants, must register at the Florida Court E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com), which is the only method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Evidence and case documents ?
All parties must also register with the CourtMAP system to view their case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
Summary: All parties must register with the CourtMAP system to view their case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
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Important: In order to create a courtMAP account, you must first register with the State of Florida's E-Filing Portal for the case in which you are a self-represented litigant.
Summary: A CourtMAP account can only be created after first registering with the Florida E-Filing Portal for the case in which the litigant is self-represented.
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- Emergency motion
Upload your filed Emergency Motion, Request for Hearing, and Cover Letter to courtMAP, under "Emergency Motions".
Summary: Filed emergency motions, requests for hearing, and cover letters must be uploaded to courtMAP under 'Emergency Motions'.
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To set a case on the five (5) minute motion calendar, the Motion and Request for Hearing must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC).
Summary: The motion and request for hearing must be filed with the Clerk (COCC) before a case can be set on the five-minute motion calendar.
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- Notice of readiness
Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed through the e-filing portal or with the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC). Please contact chambers to schedule a hearing date.
Summary: The Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed through the e-filing portal or with COCC, and chambers must be contacted to schedule a hearing date.
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- Notice of cancellation
If the hearing is to be cancelled, submit a Notice of Cancellation through the e-filing portal and through courtMAP.
Summary: If a hearing is cancelled, a Notice of Cancellation must be submitted through both the e-filing portal and courtMAP.
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- Proposed order
The Court may request that proposed orders or final judgments be submitted. Please submit all proposed orders or final judgments via courtMAP unless otherwise requested.
Summary: Proposed orders and final judgments must be submitted via courtMAP unless the Court requests otherwise.
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Motions and Requests for Hearing for any matter requiring a special set hearing must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC).
Summary: Motions and requests for hearing for special set hearings must be filed with the Clerk (COCC).
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- Notice of cancellation
The moving party that requests a hearing must electronically file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC) if the hearing that has been requested is cancelled.
Summary: If a requested hearing is cancelled, the moving party must electronically file a Notice of Cancellation with COCC.
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Civil cases
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk's Office. This Section is now using courtMAP. **PLEASE SUBMIT ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA COURTMAP
Summary: Emergency motions must be e-filed with the Clerk's Office and submitted via CourtMAP.
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Civil cases
Responses: Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must be sure to file said response with the Clerk and submit it via courtmap "Motion Calendar" prior to the hearing date.
Summary: Responses to motions on the Motion Calendar must be filed with the Clerk and submitted via CourtMAP 'Motion Calendar' before the hearing.
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ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file pleadings or motions.
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Sign up for COURTMAP for submitting proposed orders and scheduling with your assigned Judge.
Summary: Litigants must register for CourtMAP to submit proposed orders and schedule with the assigned judge.
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- Proposed order
ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP. PLEASE BE SURE YOUR ORDERS ARE TITLED PROPERLY.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP with proper titles.
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- Motion
DO NOT use COURTMAP to FILE motions or any other pleading. Use EPORTAL for any filings to the court file.
Summary: CourtMAP may not be used to file motions or pleadings; the E-Portal must be used for filings to the court file.
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- Motion
The Court will not accept the following matters via COURTMAP: Motions for Continuance Motions for Default Motions for Contempt
Summary: CourtMAP will not accept motions for continuance, default, or contempt.
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- Emergency motion
Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.
Summary: Emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP and filed with the Clerk of Court.
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- Pretrial motion ?
Any pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts, or via fax to (305)349-5559, prior to the hearing date, include your case number in the subject line of this email.
Summary: Pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts or by fax to (305) 349-5559.
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- Proposed report
the proposed report must be submitted to the General Magistrate’s office via courtMAP
Summary: Proposed reports must be filed electronically with the General Magistrate's office through CourtMAP.
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- Transcript request ?
All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under Court Reporting Services of the 11th Judicial Circuit website (jud11.flcourts.org).
Summary: Requests for audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically via the Court Reporting Services page of the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Pleadings and motions ?
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file pleadings or motions with the clerk.
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- Proposed order
and COURTMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/ for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must also register for COURTMAP, which is used to submit proposed orders to the assigned judge.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions must be filed and then uploaded VIA THE EMERGENCY OPTION on courtMAP
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed and then uploaded via the emergency option on CourtMAP.
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- Motion for judicial disqualification
Motions for Judicial Disqualification must be uploaded via the emergency option on courtMAP.
Summary: Motions for judicial disqualification must be uploaded via the emergency option on CourtMAP.
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- Motion
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC16@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
Summary: Motions with exhibits must be filed on the E-Filing Portal, and the chambers email 11thFC16@jud11.flcourts.org must be included in all filings.
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- Motions and pleadings ?
DO NOT use Courtmap to file motions, pleadings or anything else. Use the EPORTAL or visit the Clerk's office for any filings to the court file.
Summary: Courtmap must not be used to file motions, pleadings, or anything else; filings to the court file must go through the E-Portal or the Clerk's office.
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- Notice for trial
Once the Mediator's report has been filed, you must file a Notice for Trial through the e-portal or with the clerk's office. Once the Notice has been accepted into the e-portal or filed with the clerk, please contact the JA along with opposing counsel, to coordinate a trial date.
Summary: After the mediator's report is filed, the Notice for Trial must be filed through the e-portal or with the clerk, and then the JA must be contacted together with opposing counsel to coordinate a trial date.
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- Final judgment
Should the case completely resolve prior to the scheduled trial date, parties should notify chambers of settlement. A Final Judgment must be submitted to the court via Courtmap before the trial is taken off the docket.
Summary: If a case resolves before trial, parties must notify chambers of the settlement and submit a Final Judgment via Courtmap before the trial is taken off the docket.
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- Proposed order
All PROPOSED ORDERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted to the judge via Courtmap.
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- Motion for continuance
The court will NOT accept the following matters via courtmap: - Motions for Continuance
Summary: The court will not accept motions for continuance via Courtmap.
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- Motion and request for hearing ?
On the E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and a Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office. Add 11thFC16@jud11.flcourts.org to the courtesy copy email list.
Summary: For special set motions, the motion and a Request for Hearing must be filed with the Clerk via the E-Filing Portal, and the chambers email must be added to the courtesy copy email list.
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- Final judgment ?
Once your case has been properly calendared on a UCD slot, please be sure to submit a Final Judgement as a "proposed order" through Courtmap.
Summary: Once a case is calendared on a UCD slot, the Final Judgment must be submitted as a proposed order through Courtmap.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Please submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number
Summary: Filed emergency motions must be submitted to the Court via CourtMAP using Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number.
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Civil cases
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- Motion
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits.
Summary: Motions, together with any exhibits, must be filed on the E-Filing Portal.
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Civil cases
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- 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 the Motion Calendar slot.
Summary: Hearing dates must be coordinated with the opposing party and set through CourtMAP using the Motion Calendar slot once a date is agreed upon.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed order
The Court may request that proposed orders or final judgments be submitted. Please submit all proposed orders or final judgments via CourtMAP unless otherwise requested.
Summary: Proposed orders and final judgments must be submitted via CourtMAP unless the Court requests otherwise.
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Civil cases
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- Original note loan documents
Submission of Original Note/Loan Documents: Do not file or deliver original loan documents until Judge Simon specifically instructs you to do so.
Summary: Original loan documents must not be filed or delivered until the Judge specifically instructs the party to do so.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Final judgment
If motion is granted or mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment is to be uploaded via courtMAP.
Summary: When a motion is granted or the mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment must be uploaded via courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of settlement
Settlements: If your case is resolved through settlement, a Notice of Settlement must be filed with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: A Notice of Settlement must be filed with the Clerk's Office when a case is resolved through settlement.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Please submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number
Summary: Filed emergency motions must be submitted to the Court via courtMAP using Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
Foreclosure matters will be heard on the Court's motion calendar. Please schedule through CourtMap.
Summary: Foreclosure matters are heard on the Court's motion calendar and must be scheduled through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of cancellation
Cancellations: File Notices of Cancellation through efiling and CourtMap and send a courtesy copy to the JA: fparent@Jud11.flcourts.org
Summary: Notices of Cancellation must be filed through e-filing and courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Notice for trial
Notices for Trial must be uploaded as a Supporting Document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date. Foreclosure matters should be Noticed as a Non-Jury Trial.
Summary: Notices for Trial must be uploaded as a supporting document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date, and foreclosure matters must be noticed as non-jury trials.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- 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: All proposed orders must be filed via courtMAP under 'Proposed Orders' or 'Agreed Orders'; proposed orders are only accepted through courtMAP.
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- Proposed recommended order
If you have been instructed to prepare and submit the proposed Recommended Order, the proposed Recommended Order must be submitted via CourtMAP, no later than ten (10) days after the date of the hearing.
Summary: Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.
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- Exhibits
For a Zoom hearing, all proposed exhibits must be e-filed with the Clerk's Office, to be easily found on the docket, at least 7 days prior to the hearing.
Summary: For Zoom hearings, all proposed exhibits must be e-filed with the Clerk's Office so they are easily found on the docket.
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- Pleadings and motions ?
In order to file a pleading or a motion, all attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at myflcourtaccess.com before filing any pleading or motion.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions are Motions to Stay Writ of Possession, and MUST BE Filed with the Clerk's office.
Summary: Emergency motions (defined as motions to stay a writ of possession) must be filed with the Clerk's office.
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- Motion
Your Motion MUST be filed through the E-Portal before scheduling it for Hearing.
Summary: A motion must be filed through the E-Portal before it may be scheduled for hearing.
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- Motion
All motions and notices of hearing MUST be E-Filed through E-Portal by the movant party, no later than five(5) business days before the scheduled hearing date.
Summary: The movant must e-file all motions and notices of hearing through the E-Portal no later than five business days before the scheduled hearing.
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- Notice of cancellation
Notices of cancellation shall be E-Filed through E-Portal and MUST be CANCELLED in CourtMAP as soon as you are aware the hearing is not going forward. Only the movant party can cancel a hearing scheduled on the calendar.
Summary: Notices of cancellation must be e-filed through the E-Portal, the hearing must be cancelled in CourtMAP as soon as the party knows it will not go forward, and only the movant party can cancel a scheduled hearing.
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- Proposed order
Proposed Orders are to be submitted through courtMAP.
Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
PLEASE NOTE: sending documents with proposed orders DO NOT get efiled by the Clerk. You must use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Unless instructed by the Court to do so, please do not submit proposed orders via mail or e-mail to Chambers.
Summary: Documents sent with proposed orders are not e-filed by the Clerk; parties must use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and must not submit proposed orders to Chambers by mail or e-mail unless instructed by the Court.
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ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file pleadings or motions with the clerk.
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- Proposed order
Sign up for COURTMAP for submitting proposed orders and scheduling with your assigned Judge.
Summary: Parties must register for COURTMAP to submit proposed orders and schedule with the assigned judge.
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- Emergency motion
File Emergency Motion and Request for Hearing with Clerk of Courts or through the E-FILING PORTAL.
Summary: Emergency motions and requests for hearing may be filed either with the Clerk of Courts or through the E-Filing Portal.
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- Emergency motion ?
Once the motion is filed, SUBMIT VIA COURTMAP. Upon review, the Judge will determine if it is an emergency and it will be handled accordingly.
Summary: After an emergency motion is filed, it must be submitted via COURTMAP, and the Judge will determine whether it qualifies as an emergency.
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- Motion
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
Summary: Motions with exhibits must be filed on the E-Filing Portal and must include 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
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- Notice for trial
Once the Mediator's report has been filed, file a Notice for Trial thru the e-portal or with the clerk's office.
Summary: Once the mediator's report has been filed, parties must file a Notice for Trial through the e-portal or with the clerk's office.
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- Proposed order
ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted via COURTMAP.
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- Motion
COURTMAP is ONLY for the submission of proposed orders. Once an order is submitted, the Judge will review and sign it electronically. The orders will then be uploaded to the court file and emailed to the parties. DO NOT use COURTMAP to FILE motions or any other pleading. Use EPORTAL or visit the Clerk's Office in person for any filings to the court file.
Summary: COURTMAP is only for proposed-order submission; motions and other pleadings must not be filed through COURTMAP and must instead be filed via the E-Portal or in person at the Clerk's Office.
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- Applies to
- Motion
The Court will not accept the following matters via COURTMAP: - Motions for Continuance - Motions for Default - Motions for Contempt
Summary: Motions for continuance, default, and contempt will not be accepted via COURTMAP.
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- Motion
Using the E-FILING E-PORTAL, file the Motion(s) and a Request for Hearing with the Clerk's of Courts.
Summary: For special set motions, parties must file the motion(s) and a Request for Hearing with the Clerk of Courts using the E-Filing E-Portal.
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- Motion for continuance
Attorneys must file a motion for continuance and a proposed order through CourtMap.
Summary: Attorneys must file motions for continuance, with a proposed order, through courtMAP.
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- Orders waiving small claims pretrial conferences
Do not submit orders waiving small claims pretrial conferences or invoking the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure as that has been done by Administrative Order 21-10 A1 (which amends AO21-10). This applies to all insurance cases where all defendants are insurance companies. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: personal injury protection benefits cases, bodily injury cases, automobile windshield cases, and property insurance cases including assignment of benefits.
Summary: In insurance cases where all defendants are insurance companies, parties must not submit orders waiving small claims pretrial conferences or invoking the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure because Administrative Order 21-10 A1 already does so.
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- Agreed order
Please file all AGREED Orders via courtMAP under Agreed Orders, do not email or mail to chambers.
Summary: All agreed orders must be filed via courtMAP under Agreed Orders and must not be emailed or mailed to chambers.
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** Please note Documents attached as “supporting documents” DO NOT get e-filed by the Clerk. You must submit the documents/pleadings/motions/stipulations/settlement agreements/substitutions SEPARATELY through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Summary: Documents attached in courtMAP as 'supporting documents' are not e-filed by the Clerk, so all documents, pleadings, motions, stipulations, settlement agreements, and substitutions must be submitted separately through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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- Emergency filing ?
If there is an emergency, a filing must not only be titled as an emergency, but filed as an emergency with the Florida Court ePortal. You should contact chambers, however the ePortal does immediately inform the Court as to emergency-filed pleadings.
Summary: Emergency filings must be both titled and filed as emergencies through the Florida Courts ePortal, and parties should also contact chambers.
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- Proposed order
Please file ALL proposed Orders via courtMAP under Proposed Orders, do not email or mail to chambers.
Summary: All proposed orders must be filed via courtMAP under Proposed Orders and must not be emailed or mailed to chambers.
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PARTIES MUST SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS VIA COURTMAP SO THE COURT MAY REVIEW THE MATERIALS BEFOREHAND.
Summary: All hearing materials must be submitted via courtMAP so the court can review them before the hearing.
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- Exhibits
EVIDENCE FOR ZOOM TRIALS: The parties must upload all exhibits to the e-portal, instructions on how to submit evidence can be found on the hearing documents section.
Summary: For Zoom trials, parties must upload all exhibits to the e-portal.
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- All documents ?
People without Attorneys, or pro se litigants are required to file documents through the e-filing portal: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal.
Summary: Pro se litigants are required to file documents through the Florida Courts eFiling Portal.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions: Emergency Motions are to be submitted in CourtMAP along all relevant documents. In addition, attach a cover letter, as is required with all proposed orders.
Summary: Emergency motions must be submitted in CourtMAP with all relevant documents and a cover letter.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
Summary: The movant must e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system because CourtMap will not generate one.
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- Motion to dismiss
Motions to Dismiss: When setting a Motion to Dismiss for hearing, upload the Motion and the Complaint as supporting documents to the CourtMap hearing date. Failure to set the Motion to Dismiss for hearing can result in the Court striking the Motion and entering a default.
Summary: When setting a Motion to Dismiss, the Motion and Complaint must be uploaded to the CourtMap hearing date, and failure to set the motion can result in striking and default.
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- Hearing scheduling ?
To Calendar a case, schedule through CourtMap: https://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org/ebench/
Summary: Cases must be calendared for hearing by scheduling through CourtMap.
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- Exhibits
Evidence for in-Person Trials: Do not file any exhibits. All parties must bring hard copies of their exhibits for trial. Exhibits need to be brought in on the 1st day.
Summary: For in-person trials, exhibits must not be filed; all parties must bring hard copies of exhibits on the first day of trial.
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- Special set hearing request
To Schedule a Special Set Hearing: You must submit the following IN CourtMap: 1) Special Set Hearing Request Form 2) Attach the motions to be heard 3) Attach any relevant documents including exhibits, affidavits, legal authority, etc.
Summary: Special set hearings must be scheduled in CourtMap by submitting the Special Set Hearing Request Form with the motions and relevant documents attached.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions must be submitted through courtMAP (both Motion and Proposed Order must be uploaded).
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed electronically through the courtMAP portal.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court prior to submitting it through courtMAP. Upload Emergency Motion via courtMAP following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court before being uploaded through courtMAP using the Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number steps.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of cancellation
To CANCEL a hearing, the moving party must e-file and serve a Notice of Cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
Summary: To cancel a foreclosure hearing, the moving party must e-file and serve a Notice of Cancellation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Foreclosure trial setting ?
Foreclosure Trials shall be set by Plaintiff using courtMAP.
Summary: Foreclosure trials must be set by the Plaintiff using courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Order
All orders must be submitted through courtMAP in Word format.
Summary: All orders must be submitted through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of cancellation
If you are CANCELLING a Special Set hearing, the party who placed the matter on calendar must e-file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk's Office and submit a copy of the Notice through CourtMAP under supporting documents on the date the hearing was supposed to take place and immediately contact Chambers 305-349-7157 letting us know of the cancellation.
Summary: To cancel a special set hearing, the party who placed the matter on calendar must e-file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk's Office.
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Civil cases
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- Evidence
Parties may submit evidence for the Court to review at trial only by sending their evidence via e-mail to lfernandez@jud11.flcourts.org and danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org .
Summary: Evidence for the Court to review at trial may be submitted only by email to lfernandez@jud11.flcourts.org and danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org.
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Civil cases
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- Evidence
Do not email or send any evidence to the court. At your next hearing, ask the court for instructions on how to submit evidence.
Summary: Parties are instructed not to email or send any evidence to the court and instead to ask the court for submission instructions at the next hearing, which conflicts with the same section's instruction to submit evidence by email to the Judicial Assistant and bailiff.
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- Agreed order
Please submit Agreed Orders through CourtMAP.
Summary: Agreed orders must be submitted through courtMAP.
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- Small claims pretrial conference waiver ?
Small Claims Pre-Trial Conference Waivers are to be submitted as Agreed Orders via courtMAP.
Summary: Small claims pre-trial conference waivers must be submitted as agreed orders through courtMAP.
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- Motions or proposed orders on waived pretrial conference issues ?
For Insurance Cases ONLY: Administrative Order 21-10 invoked the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and waived pretrial conferences for ALL insurance cases. DO NOT submit motions/proposed orders on these issues; they will be rejected.
Summary: In insurance cases, pretrial conferences are waived by Administrative Order 21-10 and motions or proposed orders on those issues must not be submitted and will be rejected.
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Use this link to file documents/motions: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
Summary: Documents and motions must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/.
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PLEASE NOTE: sending documents with proposed orders DO NOT get efiled by the Clerk. You must use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Summary: Documents submitted with proposed orders are not e-filed by the Clerk; parties must e-file them through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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- Proposed order
Unless instructed by the Court to do so, please do not submit proposed orders via mail or e-mail to Chambers.
Summary: Proposed orders must not be submitted to chambers by mail or email unless the Court instructs otherwise.
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All motions must be filed via the eFiling Portal prior to setting a hearing. No original motions should be sent to the judge.
Summary: All motions must be e-filed via the eFiling Portal before setting a hearing, and original motions must not be sent to the judge.
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Parties must submit all materials via courtMAP so that the Court may review the materials beforehand. This includes a response, if any, to the motion. The Court may conclude that the non-movant does not object to the requested relief if the non-movant fails to file a response. The Court will not consider arguments/issues not addressed in the parties' filed motion/response.
Summary: All hearing materials, including any response, must be submitted via courtMAP for advance review; a non-movant's failure to respond may be treated as no objection, and the Court will not consider arguments not raised in the filed motion/response.
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- Notice of jury trial ?
Original Notices for Jury Trial Must be E-Filed with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: Original notices for jury trial must be e-filed with the Clerk's Office.
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Civil cases
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- Checklist certification form
The checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through CourtMap. Failure to include the checklist certification form will result in summary rejection of your submission.
Summary: Checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and uploaded as a supporting document in CourtMap, and omission results in summary rejection.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed order
Generally, agreed orders are those resulting from adverse parties coming to a concurrence about a particular issue. “Agreed” does not mean that all parties on one side of an issue have concurred. An example would be when all beneficiaries agree to a particular matter. Even when that occurs, your proposed order must be submitted under the proposed order tab for case manager review. Only submit agreed orders meeting this definition under the Agreed Order tab.
Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted under the proposed order tab for case manager review, and only agreed orders resulting from adverse parties' concurrence may be submitted under the Agreed Order tab.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing should NOT be filed or submitted by either side at this point. Specially set hearings are NOT scheduled until they are approved by the court.
Summary: Neither party may file or submit a notice of hearing for a special set request, and specially set hearings are not scheduled until the court approves the submission.
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- Pretrial motion ?
Any pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts, or via fax to (305) 971-5046, prior to the hearing date, include your case number in the subject line of this email.
Summary: Pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts or via fax to (305) 971-5046.
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- Exhibits ?
IN PERSON OR ZOOM HEARINGS: Parties may submit evidence for the Court to review at trial only by sending their evidence via e-mail to DVSD02@jud11.flcourts.org.
Summary: Parties may submit evidence for the court to review at trial only by emailing it to DVSD02@jud11.flcourts.org.
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- Exhibits ?
Do not email or send any evidence to the court. At your next hearing, ask the court for instructions on how to submit evidence.
Summary: Parties must not email or send evidence to the court and must instead ask the court for submission instructions at the next hearing.
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Civil cases
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- Agreed order
Only submit agreed orders meeting this definition under the Agreed Order tab. “Agreed” does not mean that all parties on one side of an issue have concurred. An example would be when all beneficiaries agree to a particular matter. Even when that occurs, your proposed order must be submitted under the case manager tab for case manager review.
Summary: Only orders resulting from concurrence between adverse parties may be submitted under the Agreed Order tab; non-adversary proposed orders (e.g., all beneficiaries agreeing) must be submitted under the case manager tab.
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Civil cases
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- Unsigned proposed order
Do not e-file unsigned proposed orders.
Summary: Unsigned proposed orders must not be e-filed.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency petition motion
The Emergency Petition/Motion must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court’s docket prior to uploading to courtMAP.
Summary: Emergency petitions/motions must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket before being uploaded to courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of trial
E-file a Notice of Trial. Once the notice is on the docket, submit a copy via e-mail to jrosario@jud11.flcourts.org, insuring that all interested parties are copied on the email.
Summary: A Notice of Trial must be e-filed, and once it is on the docket a copy must be emailed to the judicial assistant with all interested parties copied.
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Civil cases
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- Petition motion
The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability, which is found on courtMAP. Please ensure that the Petition/Motion to be heard at the Special Appointment Hearing has been e-filed and appears on the Clerk of Court's docket.
Summary: For special appointment hearings, the moving party must coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on courtMAP availability and ensure the petition/motion is e-filed and on the Clerk's docket.
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- Response
Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on the Special Appointment Calendar must e-file the response with the Clerk of Court’s and submit the response via courtMAP under "Special Appointment" case number and hearing date, 10 days prior to the hearing date.
Summary: Responses to matters set on the Special Appointment Calendar must be e-filed with the Clerk and submitted via courtMAP under the 'Special Appointment' case number and hearing date.
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- Original fingerprint card
If the State allows the Defense to file the fingerprints, then, the original fingerprint card needs to be e-filed prior to the Defendant taking the plea.
Summary: When fingerprints may be filed by the Defense, the original fingerprint card must be e-filed before the Defendant takes the plea.
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- Motion
Any motions sent directly to the General Magistrate that have not been properly referred, will not be considered or set for hearing.
Summary: Motions sent directly to the General Magistrate without proper referral will not be considered or set for hearing.
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- Proposed recommended order
If you have been instructed to prepare and submit the proposed Recommended Order, the proposed Recommended Order must be submitted via CourtMAP, no later than ten (10) days after the date of the hearing.
Summary: Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted electronically via CourtMAP.
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- Audio recording request ?
All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions found online under the Court Services and Court Reporting Services tabs on the 11th Judicial Circuit website Court Reporting Services.
Summary: All requests for audio recordings by attorneys of record, parties, and self-represented litigants must be submitted electronically via the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
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- Exhibits
For a Zoom hearing, all proposed exhibits must be e-filed, to be easily found on the docket, at least 7 days prior to the hearing.
Summary: For Zoom hearings, all proposed exhibits must be e-filed at least 7 days prior to the hearing.
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In order to file a pleading or a motion, all attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at E-Filing Portal
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at the E-Filing Portal in order to file a pleading or motion.
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- Proposed report
If the General Magistrate has instructed you to prepare the Recommended Order of General Magistrate, or Recommended Order of Hearing Officer, on their ruling, the proposed report must be submitted to the General Magistrate's office via CourtMap no later than fourteen (14) days after the date of the hearing.
Summary: Proposed recommended orders must be submitted to the General Magistrate's office electronically via CourtMap.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Audio recording request ?
All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under the Court Reporting Services tab found on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
Summary: All requests for audio recordings by attorneys of record, parties, and self-represented litigants must be submitted electronically per the Court Reporting Services instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.
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- Notice of hearing
Although the movant and the parties listed on the service list will receive an email indicating that a hearing has been set, a notice of hearing will not automatically generate. The movant MUST e-file the Notice of Hearing via the e-portal system.
Summary: A notice of hearing does not automatically generate when a hearing is set, so the movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing via the e-portal system.
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- Notice of hearing
DO NOT eCourtesy Notice of Hearing, just E-File
Summary: Notices of hearing must not be sent via eCourtesy; they must be e-filed.
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- Hearing scheduling ?
This Division uses courtMAP. Hearings must be scheduled through courtMAP. The date and time of the hearing must be agreed upon by the parties prior to scheduling the hearing.
Summary: All hearings in this Division must be scheduled through the courtMAP portal, and the parties must agree on the date and time before scheduling.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed recommended order
If you have been instructed to prepare and submit the proposed Recommended Order of General Magistrate or Recommended Order of Hearing Officer, the proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted via CourtMAP, no later than ten (10) days after the date of the hearing.
Summary: Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted via CourtMAP within 10 days after the hearing date.
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- Motion for continuance
All MOTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE must be filed with the Court and emailed to 11THFCGM05@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG.
Summary: Motions for Continuance must be both filed with the Court and emailed to the division email address.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA EFILING PORTAL OR COURTMAP AND CALL CHAMBERS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT.
Summary: All emergency motions must be submitted via the eFiling portal or CourtMap.
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- Courtmap request ?
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.
Summary: CourtMap requests require a notice of appearance that is current with the Clerk of Court's Office in order to view the case and receive CourtMap communications.
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Civil cases
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- Motion
All motions and notices of hearing must be uploaded to the eFiling System no later than five (5) business days before the scheduled hearing.
Summary: All motions and notices of hearing must be uploaded to the eFiling System (mandatory electronic filing).
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- Proposed order
Proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMap
Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMap.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA EFILING PORTAL OR COURTMAP AND CALL CHAMBERS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT.
Summary: All emergency motions must be submitted via the eFiling portal or CourtMAP.
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- Required
- Always ?
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- Courtmap request ?
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.
Summary: To submit requests through CourtMAP, the filer's notice of appearance must be current with the Clerk of Court's office in order to view the case and receive CourtMAP communications.
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Civil cases
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- Agreed order
All agreed orders must be submitted via courtMAP.
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- Order
All Orders must be submitted via courtMAP.
Summary: All orders must be submitted via courtMAP.
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- Motion
Attorneys and parties shall submit all motions with a proposed order through courtMap..
Summary: All motions must be submitted through courtMAP (not eCourtesy or other channels).
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
This Section is now using courtMAP and document submissions are no longer available via eCourtesy.
Summary: Section 47 accepts document submissions only through courtMAP; submissions via eCourtesy are no longer available.
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- Motion
All motions and memoranda that support or oppose relief requested shall be uploaded as supporting documents to the hearing. Any additional pleading, correspondence, or document that you believe Judge Walsh should consider in connection with the hearing should also posted as a supporting document.
Summary: All motions, memoranda, and any other documents the party wants Judge Walsh to consider must be uploaded as supporting documents to the CMAP hearing.
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- Motion
Upload the motion, response, and any other supporting documents to the CourtMap hearing for your motion.
Summary: Motions, responses, and all other supporting documents must be uploaded to the CourtMap hearing for the motion.
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- Motion for rehearing or reconsideration
Motions for rehearing or reconsideration shall be submitted by email to dwright@jud11.flcourts.org.
Summary: Motions for rehearing or reconsideration must be submitted by email to the judicial assistant at dwright@jud11.flcourts.org.
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- Emergency motion
If you have an Emergency Motion please file the Motion with a Proposed Order in CourtMAP under the EMERGENCY SUBMISSION.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed in CourtMAP under the EMERGENCY SUBMISSION category.
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- Jury instructions
All Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms, and/or Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be submitted in word format to CBL44Docs@jud11.flcourts.org - PRIOR TO THE FINAL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE -
Summary: Jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be emailed to CBL44Docs@jud11.flcourts.org prior to the final pre-trial conference.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
-If you have an Emergency Motion please file the Motion with a Proposed Order in CourtMAP under the EMERGENCY SUBMISSION.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed electronically in CourtMAP using the EMERGENCY SUBMISSION category.
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Civil cases
Use of the Supporting Documents feature of CMAP: All motions and memoranda that support or oppose relief requested shall be posted as supporting documents to the hearing. Any additional pleading, correspondence, or document that you believe Judge Fine should consider in connection with the hearing should also posted as a supporting document.
Summary: All motions, memoranda, and additional documents the Court should consider must be posted as supporting documents to the hearing in CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
- All documents must be attached to your Proposed Order when submitting such into CourtMAP. ( This includes the motion, case law, affidavits, and any other supporting documents ).
Summary: All documents, including the motion, case law, affidavits, and supporting documents, must be attached to the proposed order when submitting it into CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order ?
- DO NOT submit competing orders on CMAP.
Summary: Competing proposed orders must not be submitted on CMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk's Office. 1) File the Motion with the Clerk of Courts with service to the opposing party; 2) Call Chambers to confirm receipt of the Emergency Request/Motion; 3) Upon the Judge's Review of the Motion, we will call your office with instructions.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office with service to the opposing party, followed by a call to chambers to confirm receipt, after which the court will call with instructions.
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Civil cases
This Section is now using courtMAP and document submissions are no longer available via eCourtesy.
Summary: Document submissions to this division must be made through courtMAP; eCourtesy submissions are no longer available.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA COURTMAP AND CALL CHAMBERS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT.
Summary: All emergency motions must be submitted via courtMAP and the filer must call chambers to confirm receipt.
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- Hearing scheduling ?
ALL Hearings are Open and you are required to go to Court Map and schedule all hearings.
Summary: All hearings are open and parties are required to schedule all hearings through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Proposed Orders should ONLY be submitted through Court MAP and MUST include ALL PARTIES information typed into the Service list field in Court Map for Electronic Service or the Order will be rejected by the Court.
Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted only through courtMAP and must include all parties' information in the Service list field for electronic service, or the order will be rejected.
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Civil cases
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- Original note loan documents
Submission of Original Note/Loan Documents: Do not file or deliver original loan documents until Judge Simon specifically instructs you to do so.
Summary: Original note/loan documents must not be filed or delivered until Judge Simon specifically instructs the party to do so.
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Civil cases
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- Final judgment
If motion is granted or mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment is to be uploaded via courtMAP.
Summary: When a motion is granted or the mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment must be uploaded via courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Emergency motion
Please submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number
Summary: Filed emergency motions must be submitted to the Court via courtMAP.
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- Notice of trial ?
Notices for Trial must be uploaded as a Supporting Document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date. Foreclosure matters should be Noticed as a Non-Jury Trial.
Summary: Notices for Trial must be uploaded as supporting documents through courtMAP when requesting a trial date, with foreclosure matters noticed as non-jury trials.
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- Notice of readiness ?
Please note e-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal will not get you on the trial docket.
Summary: E-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal will not place the case on the trial docket; trial dates must be requested via courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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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 and agreed orders must be filed via courtMAP under 'Proposed Orders' or 'Agreed Orders' and are only accepted through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
All documents must be submitted electronically via courtMAP in pdf format.
Summary: All special set hearing documents must be submitted electronically via courtMAP in PDF format.
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- Foreclosure motion
Effective Monday, October 2, 2023, Foreclosure Motions may be noticed for any Tuesday or Thursday at 9:30 a.m. on Motion Calendar through courtMAP.
Summary: Foreclosure motions must be noticed for the Tuesday or Thursday 9:30 a.m. motion calendar through courtMAP.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.
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This Section is now using courtMAP and document submissions are no longer available via eCourtesy.
Summary: Document submissions via eCourtesy are no longer available in this Section; courtMAP is used instead.
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- Emergency motion
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA COURTMAP AND CALL CHAMBERS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT.
Summary: All emergency motions must be submitted via CourtMAP after filing.
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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.
Summary: A current notice of appearance on file with the Clerk of Court is required to submit requests through CourtMAP and receive CourtMAP communications.
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- Small claims pretrial waiver ?
SMALL CLAIMS PRE-TRIAL WAIVERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AS PROPOSED ORDERS VIA Court MAP
Summary: Small claims pre-trial waivers must be submitted as proposed orders via CourtMAP.
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- Stipulation for order of dismissal ?
submit a Stipulation for and Order of Dismissal for execution via CourtMAP
Summary: Upon settlement, a Stipulation for and Order of Dismissal must be submitted for execution via CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.
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- Documents other than proposed and agreed orders ?
Only proposed orders and agreed orders are to be uploaded to CourtMap.
Summary: Only proposed orders and agreed orders may be uploaded to CourtMAP; other documents must go through the eFiling System.
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- Special set filed motion ?
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 via CourtMap.
Summary: For special set hearings, the moving party must coordinate the date and time with opposing counsel per the Court's availability and submit a copy of the filed motion via CourtMAP.
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- Claim of exemption motion
MOTIONS FOR CLAIM OF EXEMPTIONS MOTIONS MUST BE FILED WITH THE CLERKS OFFICE
Summary: Motions for claim of exemptions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.
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- Required
- Always ?
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING VIA EMAIL, DELIVERY AND/OR VIA MAIL. EVERYTHING MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP. DO NOT DROP OFF PAPER COPIES TO CHAMBERS.
Summary: Nothing is accepted via email, delivery, or mail — all submissions must be made through CourtMap and no paper copies may be dropped off at chambers.
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- Required
- Always ?
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL AT: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ for filing of pleadings or motions with the clerk of Court.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file pleadings or motions with the clerk of court.
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- Required
- Always ?
Sign up for COURTMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/ for submitting emergency motions and proposed orders to your assigned Judge
Summary: Parties must register for CourtMap to submit emergency motions and proposed orders to the assigned judge.
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- Required
- Always ?
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- Evidence
PLEASE FILE ALL EVIDENCE FOR ANY HEARING WITH THE CLERK OF COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER.
Summary: All evidence for any hearing must be filed with the clerk of court in accordance with the administrative order.
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- Emergency motion
File Emergency Motion and Request for Hearing through the FLORIDA E-FILING PORTAL and then submit to the Judge via CourtMap into the Emergency Motion. Once the Emergency motion has been filed and submitted via Courtmap to the Judge, the Judge will review it and advise if it's deemed an emergency.
Summary: Emergency motions and requests for hearing must be filed through the Florida E-Filing Portal and submitted to the judge via CourtMap, and the judge decides whether the motion qualifies as an emergency.
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- Notice
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL COPIES OF NOTICES TO CHAMBERS. All of the supporting documents listed above must have an e-file stamp.
Summary: Copies of notices must not be mailed to chambers, and all supporting documents must bear an e-file stamp.
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- Proposed order ?
The Court will not accept the following matters via COURTMAP: *Motions for Continuance *Motions for Default *Motions for Contempt
Summary: Motions for continuance, default, and contempt may not be submitted to the Court via CourtMap.
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- Final judgment
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD FINAL JUDGMENT ON PROPOSED ORDERS VIA COURTMAP. THE JUDGE IS UNABLE TO SIGN SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
Summary: Final judgments must be uploaded via CourtMap proposed orders because the judge cannot sign supporting documents.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Hearing scheduling request ?
All hearings must be specially set and are to be scheduled via courtMAP. At the time of scheduling, if the "in-person" hearing type is selected, the hearing will be held at the SOTO Courthouse, Courtroom 18B; and, if the "Zoom" hearing type is selected, the hearing will be held via the Zoom platform, which is free to you.
Summary: All hearings must be specially set and scheduled via courtMAP, with in-person hearings held at the SOTO Courthouse, Courtroom 18B, and Zoom hearings held via the Zoom platform.
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Lay persons are required to follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing and e-service of documents.
Summary: Self-represented persons must follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing of documents.
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- Hearing scheduling request ?
For setting hearings, a self-represented person is also responsible for doing so via courtMAP.
Summary: Self-represented persons are responsible for setting hearings via courtMAP.
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- Checklist certification form
The checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-Portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through courtMAP.
Summary: Checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-Portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through courtMAP.
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- Emergency petition motion
If you have an Emergency Petition/Motion, it must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and appear on the case docket prior to submitting via CourtMAP. Once filed, submit a copy of the filed Emergency Petition/Motion and your proposed emergency order to Chambers via CourtMAP.
Summary: Emergency petitions/motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and appear on the docket before a copy and the proposed emergency order are submitted to Chambers via CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP, except for Mental Health cases. The Case Manager will review your submission for accuracy and legal sufficiency, and either reject your submission if it fails review or forward it to the Judge for final review and execution.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP except in mental health cases, and the Case Manager reviews submissions before forwarding them to the Judge.
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- Proposed order minor settlement ?
Please do not submit proposed orders to approve a minor settlement, please set the matter for hearing with the Guardian and GAL present via Zoom.
Summary: Proposed orders approving minor settlements must not be submitted; instead, the matter must be set for hearing with the Guardian and GAL present via Zoom.
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- Required
- Always ?
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- Special set hearing request ?
To schedule a special set hearing, please refer to the on-line scheduling system (CourtMAP). See here, CourtMAP. The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability, which is found on CourtMAP.
Summary: Special set hearings must be scheduled via CourtMAP, and the moving party must coordinate the date and time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability (no unilateral scheduling).
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- Motion
Please ensure that the petition/motion to be heard at the special set hearing has been e-filed, appears on the Clerk of Court's docket, and is attached to the request as a supporting document.
Summary: The petition/motion to be heard at a special set hearing must be e-filed, appear on the Clerk of Court's docket, and be attached to the hearing request as a supporting document.
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- Notice of cancellation
Upon the Court's confirmation of cancellation of the special set hearing, the requesting party shall file a Notice of Cancellation via the ePortal.
Summary: After the Court confirms cancellation of a special set hearing, the requesting party must file a Notice of Cancellation via the ePortal.
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- Motion
E-file your motions to chambers in addition to providing a copy.
Summary: Motions must be e-filed to chambers in addition to providing a copy.
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- Pleadings and motions ?
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL AT https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk, AND Sign up for COURTMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/ for submitting emergency motions and proposed orders to your assigned Judge as well as requesting hearings.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and CourtMAP.
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- Agreed order
Please file ALL AGREED ORDERS via courtMAP under AGREED ORDER. DO NOT mail or e-mail them to Chambers.
Summary: All agreed orders must be filed through courtMAP under 'AGREED ORDER' and must not be mailed or emailed to chambers.
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- Emergency motion
Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.
Summary: Emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP and must have been filed with the Clerk of Court.
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- Notice of hearing
*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. IMPORTANT: Although the movant and the other parties listed on the service list will receive an email indicating that a hearing has been set, a notice of hearing will NOT be automatically generated.
Summary: The movant must e-file the notice of hearing, indicating the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date the motion was e-filed; a notice of hearing is not automatically generated despite email notifications.
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- Notice of cancellation
Only the party who scheduled a motion calendar hearing may cancel it. Please e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
Summary: Only the scheduling party may cancel a motion calendar hearing, and must e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
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- Notice for trial
You must e-file your Notice for Trial with the Clerk's office, then fax a courtesy copy to chambers at 305-349-7093.
Summary: The Notice for Trial must be e-filed with the Clerk's office.
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- Motion
E-Filing Requirement: - If the motion attached to the proposed order has not been e-filed or docketed by the Clerk's Office, the Proposed Order will be rejected.
Summary: If the motion attached to a proposed order has not been e-filed or docketed by the Clerk's Office, the proposed order will be rejected.
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- Notice of hearing
*The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing (once approval by the COURT). Please indicate the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date motion was e-filed.
Summary: For special set hearings, the movant must e-file the notice of hearing once the Court approves the date, indicating the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date the motion was e-filed.
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- Order of dismissal
In order to cancel the hearing an ORDER OF DISMISSAL (you may reserve on fees, etc…if needed) MUST BE SUBMITTED via CourtMap for Court approval. The hearing is not cancelled until it is approved by the Court..
Summary: To cancel a special set hearing after settlement, an order of dismissal must be submitted via CourtMap for court approval; the hearing is not cancelled until approved.
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- Motion for telephonic appearance
A motion for telephonic appearance MUST be submitted through CourtMap along with an order for Judge's approval.
Summary: A motion for telephonic appearance must be submitted through CourtMap together with an order for the judge's approval.
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- Notice of hearing
The movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing. The notice should include: The name of the person the hearing was coordinated with. **Important: Although the movant and all parties on the service list will receive an email confirmation that a hearing has been set, a Notice of Hearing is not automatically generated.
Summary: For the Transfer Calendar, the movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing including the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with; a Notice of Hearing is not automatically generated.
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- Agreed order
Small Claims Pre-Trial Conference Waivers are to be submitted as Agreed Orders via CourtMAP.
Summary: Small claims pre-trial conference waivers must be submitted as Agreed Orders through CourtMAP.
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- Motion
For Insurance Cases ONLY: Administrative Order 21-10 invoked the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and waived pretrial conferences for ALL insurance cases. DO NOT submit motions/proposed orders on these issues; they will be rejected.
Summary: For insurance cases, do not submit motions or proposed orders on pretrial conference waivers; they will be rejected.
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- Agreed order
Please submit Agreed Orders through CourtMAP.
Summary: Agreed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
PLEASE NOTE: When sending documents with proposed orders DO NOT get e-filed by the Clerk. You must use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Summary: Documents accompanying proposed orders must be e-filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, not by the Clerk.
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- Proposed order
Unless instructed by the Court to do so, please do not submit proposed orders via mail or e-mail to Chambers.
Summary: Do not submit proposed orders to chambers by mail or email unless the Court instructs otherwise.
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- Motion
Schedule your hearing through CourtMAP and attach a copy of the Motion as a supporting document.
Summary: Hearings must be scheduled through CourtMAP with the motion attached as a supporting document.
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Parties must submit all materials via CourtMAP so that the Court may review the materials beforehand.
Summary: All hearing materials must be submitted via CourtMAP for the Court's pre-hearing review.
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- Notice of cancellation
CANCELATIONS: Setting party must cancel the hearing on courtMAP and Notices of Cancellation must be filed, even if you have filed a proposed order canceling the hearing.
Summary: The setting party must cancel hearings on CourtMAP and file a Notice of Cancellation.
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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 notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.
Summary: Emergency motions must be uploaded via CourtMAP after filing and must state that opposing counsel was notified.
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- Notice of cancellation
CANCELLATIONS: Must be requested through CourtMap. Please attach any closing documents or Notice of Settlement. If attaching a Notice of Cancellation, you must state a valid reason. This does not guarantee approval of cancellation by the Judge.
Summary: Cancellations must be requested through CourtMAP with supporting documents and a valid reason; approval is not guaranteed.
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- Documents to chambers
Please do NOT email or fax any documents to chambers.
Summary: Do not email or fax any documents to chambers.
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- Proposed order
Proposed Orders are to be submitted through CourtMAP.
Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
PLEASE NOTE: sending documents with proposed orders DO NOT get efiled by the Clerk. You must use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Summary: Documents accompanying proposed orders must be e-filed via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, not by the Clerk.
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- Motion
Select your date through CourtMAP (review each date separately until you find the amount of time you wish to set for. Doubling on time slots is not allowed. Your date selection on CourtMAP will generate a Special Set Request email to Chambers. Chambers will review your submission and approve or reject. Attach the motion to be considered for the Special Set Hearing as a supporting document when selecting the hearing date. Your Special Set Hearing request may be rejected if the motion is not attached.
Summary: Special set dates must be selected through CourtMAP with the motion attached; doubling time slots is not allowed.
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- Notice of cancellation
CANCELATIONS: The setting party must cancel the hearing on CourtMAP and Notices of Cancellation must be filed, even if you have filed a proposed order that includes the cancelation of the hearing. Chambers do not need a courtesy copy of the NOC, but a courtesy call to the Judicial Assistant will be appreciated, particularly if the Special Set hearing is being canceled less than 24 hours before the hearing date.
Summary: Special set cancellations must be made on CourtMAP with a filed Notice of Cancellation, with a courtesy call to the JA especially within 24 hours.
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All attorneys and self-represented litigants must sign up for an account at Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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- Agreed order
All Agreed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP. Once an order is entered, all parties will receive notice via their email on file.
Summary: All agreed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP, and parties are notified by email once an order is entered.
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- Notice of trial ?
Please submit Notice of Jury Trial and/or Non-Jury Trial via E-portal/E-filing.
Summary: Notices of jury and non-jury trial must be submitted via the E-portal/E-filing.
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- Proposed order
All Proposed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP. Orders should not be sent directly to the JA unless given instructions to by the Judge. Once an order is entered, all parties will receive notice via their email address on file.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP and should not be sent directly to the JA unless the Judge instructs otherwise.
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- Motion
ALL MOTIONS SHALL BE ADDED ON THE COURTMAP UNDER VIEW ALONG WITH EXHIBITS, ANY AFFIDAVIT, AND/OR CASE LAW THE PARTIES WANT THE COURT TO CONSIDER.
Summary: All motions must be added on CourtMAP along with any exhibits, affidavits, and/or case law the parties want the court to consider.
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- Exhibits
EACH EXHIBIT MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS THAT MAY NEED TO BE INTRODUCED SEPARATELY.
Summary: Each exhibit must be submitted separately through the e-Portal Evidence Queue; documents that may need to be introduced separately must not be combined.
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- Exhibits
3. Upload the Exhibit List and each exhibit separately via courtMap to the hearing/trial event. The list and each exhibit must be properly named when uploaded for ease of reference.
Summary: The exhibit list and each exhibit must also be uploaded separately and properly named via CourtMAP to the hearing/trial event.
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- Emergency motion ?
1. File with the Clerk of Courts either in person or via the e-portal.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts either in person or via the e-Portal.
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- Emergency motion
3. Submit the filed copy to chambers via CourtMAP as an "Emergency Motion" with a cover letter attached as a supporting document.
Summary: The filed emergency motion must be submitted to chambers via CourtMAP categorized as an 'Emergency Motion' with a cover letter attached as a supporting document.
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- Notice of cancellation
To Cancel Your Motion: Only the moving party may cancel a motion calendar hearing. The moving party must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and cancel the hearing on CourtMAP.
Summary: Only the moving party may cancel a motion calendar hearing, which requires e-filing a Notice of Cancellation and cancelling the hearing on CourtMAP.
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- Documents
Pro Se Litigantsare required to file documents through the e-filing portal: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal (click the blue button to register)
Summary: Pro se litigants are required to file documents through the Florida Courts eFiling Portal and must register online.
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- Special set request form
E-File your special set request form and the motion(s) with the clerk's office. All motions MUST be filed with the Clerk prior to scheduling a special set hearing.
Summary: The special set request form and motion(s) must be e-filed with the clerk's office, and all motions must be filed with the Clerk before a special set hearing can be scheduled.
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- Special set request form ?
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: The moving party must coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel and submit the filed motion plus the Special Set Request Form via CourtMAP for approval, without a notice of hearing.
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- Agreed order
Be sure to select the AGREED order option in CourtMAP so your order goes into the correct queue. ONLY AGREED ORDER SHOULD BE UPLOADED ON THIS PLATFORM.
Summary: Only agreed orders may be uploaded on CourtMAP, and submitters must select the AGREED order option so the order enters the correct queue.
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- Motion for substitution of counsel
Motions for Substitution of Counsel must be filed with the Clerk of Courts either in person or through the e-portal. Once filed, submit your order as a proposed order in CourtMAP, per the above procedures.
Summary: Motions for substitution of counsel must be filed with the Clerk of Courts in person or through the e-Portal, and the order must then be submitted as a proposed order in CourtMAP.
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- Motion
The original motion must be filed with the Clerk's office. NOTE: The Clerk's Office does not provide Judge de la O with copies of motions which Counsel submits through E-filing.
Summary: The original motion must be filed with the Clerk's office, and the Clerk does not forward e-filed motions to the Judge, which is why copies must be emailed to chambers.
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- Motion and notice of hearing ?
The original motion & NOH must be filed with the clerk's office. (NOTE) – The Clerk's Office does not provide Judge de la O 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 the Clerk does not forward e-filed motions to Judge de la O, so a copy must be emailed to the JA.
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- Agreed order
All Agreed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: All agreed orders must be submitted through the courtMAP portal.
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- Emergency motion
Please submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number
Summary: Filed emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP using Workbench > New > Emergency Motion and entering the case number.
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- Proposed order
All Proposed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted through the courtMAP portal.
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- Emergency motion
Please submit emergency motions through courtMAP.
Summary: Emergency motions must be submitted through the courtMAP system.
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- Proposed order
All Proposed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted through the courtMAP system.
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- Checklist certification form
The checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through courtMap. Failure to include the checklist certification form will result in summary rejection of your submission.
Summary: Checklist certification forms must be both e-filed through the e-filing portal and uploaded as a supporting document to the petition in courtMAP, and omission results in summary rejection.
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- Unsigned proposed order
Do not e-file unsigned proposed orders.
Summary: Unsigned proposed orders must not be e-filed.
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- Emergency petition motion
The Emergency Petition/Motion must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket prior to uploading to courtMAP.
Summary: Emergency petitions/motions must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket before being uploaded to courtMAP.
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- Supporting documents
Do not upload supporting documents as EXHIBITS, as this will cause the document to be uploaded along with the executed order.
Summary: Supporting documents must not be uploaded as EXHIBITS because they would be uploaded along with the executed order.
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- Petition motion for special appointment hearing ?
Please ensure that the Petition/Motion to be heard at the Special Appointment Hearing has been e-filed and appears on the Clerk of Court's docket.
Summary: The petition/motion to be heard at the Special Appointment Hearing must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket.
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- Evidence
Parties should NOT be uploading evidence onto the docket.
Summary: Parties must not upload evidence onto the docket for in-person hearings; evidence must instead be brought to court early to be marked by the Clerk.
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- Proposed report
If you have been instructed to prepare and submit the proposed Report of General Magistrate the proposed Report must be submitted via CourtMAP, no later than ten (10) days after the date of the hearing. All proposed Reports should be agreed to by both parties. If the parties simply cannot agree on the proposed Report, then each party may submit their own proposed Report.
Summary: Proposed Reports of General Magistrate must be submitted via CourtMAP and should be agreed to by both parties, though each party may submit its own report if they cannot agree.
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- Pleading or motion ?
In order to file a pleading or a motion, all attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at myflcourtaccess.com (Florida Courts e-filing portal) before filing any pleading or motion.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of hearing
Please ensure the Zoom details are included in your Notice of Hearing that must be e-filed.
Summary: Notices of Hearing must be e-filed.
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- Agreed order
All Agreed Orders must be submitted via CMAP in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: All agreed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP (CMAP).
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motion must be filed with the Clerk's office.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's office.
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- Proposed order
Proposed Orders: Must be submitted through Court-Map.
Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP.
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- Motion
Any motions sent directly to the General Magistrate that have not been properly referred will not be considered or set for hearing.
Summary: Motions sent directly to the General Magistrate without a proper referral will not be considered or set for hearing.
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- Exhibits
If the hearing is to take place by Zoom, the exhibits must be independently filed in accordance with the Family Division Administrative Memorandum No. 2020-01.
Summary: For Zoom hearings, exhibits must be independently filed in accordance with Family Division Administrative Memorandum No. 2020-01.
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- Case management report and order
A. For cases filed BEFORE APRIL 30, 2021, you MUST submit CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ORDER via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Summary: For cases filed before April 30, 2021, the Case Management Report and Order must be submitted via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
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- 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 when an existing CMO covers pretrial deadlines, the case is set for trial, inactive, subject to moratoria or F.S. 51.011, noticed for FWOP (unless attached to a written good cause showing), or uncontested.
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- Original loan documents
Submission of Original Notes: DO NOT FILE ORIGINAL LOAN DOCUMENTS.
Summary: Original loan documents must not be filed with the court.
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- Emergency motion
All Emergencies are being handled by their own division Judges. Should you have an Emergency, Upload your motion through Court Map under Emergency Motions.
Summary: Emergency motions must be uploaded through CourtMAP under Emergency Motions and are handled by the assigned division judge.
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- Motion and notice of hearing
A copy of the Motion and Notice of Hearing must be submitted through E-file, and if the Motion and Notice are not submitted through E-file the Motion will not be heard.
Summary: The motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through E-file, or the motion will not be heard.
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Pro Se Litigants are required to file documents in person with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: Pro se litigants must file documents in person with the Clerk's Office.
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- Notice of cancellation
To Cancel a hearing on Motion Calendar, Please submit a Notice of Cancellation via E-courtesy and notify all parties
Summary: To cancel a motion calendar hearing, a Notice of Cancellation must be submitted via E-courtesy and all parties notified.
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- Motion and notice of hearing
All motions and notices of hearings must be uploaded to E-courtesy and E-File at least 7 business days before the scheduled hearing.
Summary: All motions and notices of hearing for sale cancellations must be uploaded to E-courtesy and E-File.
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- Motion and notice of hearing
A copy of the Motion and Notice of Hearing must be submitted through E-file and if the Motion and Notice are not submitted through E-file the Motion will not be heard.
Summary: The motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through E-file, or the motion will not be heard.
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- Notice of trial ?
Notices for Trial must be submitted by Court Map
Summary: Notices for trial must be submitted through CourtMAP.
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- Proposed order
Proposed Orders need to be upload through Court Map, make sure that the Order is in Word Format.
Summary: Proposed orders must be uploaded through CourtMAP and must be in Word format.
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- Special set hearing 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 form via courtMAP when selecting the proposed hearing date for the Court's approval (a notice of hearing SHOULD NOT accompany the submission).
Summary: Special set hearing requests must be submitted via courtMAP when selecting the proposed hearing date for the Court's approval.
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Civil cases
USE COURTMAP TO SUBMIT PROPOSED AGREED ORDERS AND MOTIONS FOR EMERGENCY HEARINGS.
Summary: Proposed agreed orders and motions for emergency hearings must be submitted via CourtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Case management report and order
For cases filed BEFORE APRIL 30, 2021, you MUST submit CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ORDER via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders. THE CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT HAS TO BE E-FILED BEFORE SUBMITTING THE ORDER.
Summary: For cases filed before April 30, 2021, the case management report and order must be submitted via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders, with the report e-filed before the order is submitted.
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- Case management report and order
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 listed circumstances (existing case management order, set for trial, inactive status, moratoria, F.S. 51.011, FWOP unless attached to a written good cause showing, or uncontested cases).
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- Emergency motion
Submit the e-filed Emergency Motion thru courtMAP. Once the Court reviews the emergency motion, the parties will receive an email with instructions.
Summary: Emergency motions must be e-filed and submitted through CourtMAP, after which the parties will receive an email with instructions once the Court reviews the motion.
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Civil cases
To Make Calendar: Select available date and time via courtMAP. The filed motion(s) and all documents in support must be attached when the hearing is scheduled. Once a green "Success" message appears, the hearing has made calendar.
Summary: Hearings are scheduled by selecting a date and time via CourtMAP with the filed motion and all supporting documents attached; a green 'Success' message confirms the hearing made calendar.
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- Notice of cancellation
Notice of Cancellations - Hearings must be cancelled on CourtMAP. A notice of Cancellation must also be e-filed.
Summary: Hearings must be cancelled on CourtMAP and a Notice of Cancellation must also be e-filed.
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- Notice of trial ?
Notices of Jury, Non-Jury, and Foreclosures Trials shall be set by the parties on CourtMAP once you have coordinated with opposing counsel
Summary: Parties must set notices of jury, non-jury, and foreclosure trials on CourtMAP after coordinating with opposing counsel.
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- Exhibits
All parties must upload their exhibits to the e-portal and file them in the Clerk's docket at least five business days before the trial as per the Evidence Procedure found under the "documents" tab.
Summary: For Zoom trials, all parties must upload exhibits to the e-portal and file them in the Clerk's docket at least five business days before trial.
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- Exhibits
IN PERSON TRIALS: Do not file any exhibits.
Summary: For in-person trials, parties must not file any exhibits.
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- Proposed order
Please file ALL proposed Orders via courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Summary: All proposed orders must be filed via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
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- Proposed order ?
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ORDERS BEFORE THE HEARING.
Summary: Orders must not be submitted before the hearing is conducted.
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- Proposed order ?
DO NOT mail them to Chambers.
Summary: Proposed orders must not be mailed to chambers.
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- Supporting documents
COPIES OF ALL MOTIONS, RESPONSES, REPLIES, AND ALL OTHER PLEADINGS RELATED TO ANY UPCOMING HEARING NEEDS TO BE UPLOAD VIA COURTMAP UNDER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AT LEAST FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING.
Summary: Copies of all motions, responses, replies, and other pleadings related to an upcoming hearing must be uploaded via CourtMAP under Supporting Documents at least five days before the hearing.
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- Request for special set hearing form
Please fill out a Request for Special Set Hearing form, e-file the form with the clerk's office and email a copy to the JA together with the motion.
Summary: The Request for Special Set Hearing form must be completed, e-filed with the clerk's office, and a copy emailed to the JA together with the motion.
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- Special set hearing 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 e-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 schedule a special set hearing, the moving party must coordinate with opposing counsel and submit the e-filed motion with the Request for Special Set form via CourtMAP, without a notice of hearing.
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- Notice of cancellation
If you are cancelling a special set hearing, the party who set the hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and then cancel the hearing in Courtmap.
Summary: To cancel a special set hearing, the party who set it must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and then cancel the hearing in CourtMAP.
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Criminal cases
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- Motion
The original motion must be filed with the Clerk's office.
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- Seal and expunge motion ?
File the original with the Clerk's office and send a copy to chambers.
Summary: The original seal-and-expunge motion must be filed with the Clerk's office and a copy sent to chambers.
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- Proposed order of dismissal
The parties should promptly provide the Court with a proposed Order of Dismissal through courtMAP.
Summary: Parties must promptly submit the proposed Order of Dismissal to the Court through the courtMAP system.
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- Proposed order
5. All proposed order shall be submitted via courtMAP.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMAP.
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- Required
- Always ?
All hearings are to be scheduled via courtMAP.
Summary: All hearings must be scheduled through the courtMAP online scheduling system.
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Lay persons are required to follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing and e-service of documents.
Summary: Self-represented persons must follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing documents.
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For setting hearings, a self-represented person is also responsible for doing so via courtMAP.
Summary: Self-represented persons are responsible for setting hearings via courtMAP.
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- Response
Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter must e-file said response with the Clerk of Courts and submit the response via courtMAP to chambers under “Supporting Documents,” at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.
Summary: Responses must be e-filed with the Clerk of Courts at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.
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- Motion
Please ensure that the petition/motion to be heard has been e-filed and appears on the Clerk of Court's docket before scheduling hearing.
Summary: The petition/motion to be heard must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket before the hearing is scheduled via courtMAP.
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- Emergency petition motion
If you have an emergency petition/motion, it must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and appear on the case docket prior to submitting via courtMAP.
Summary: Emergency petitions/motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and appear on the case docket before being submitted via courtMAP.
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- Original note loan documents
DO NOT FILE ORIGINAL LOAN DOCUMENTS. The original note/loan documents are to be delivered to Clerk of Courts attention Notes and Mortgages, Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, 20 NW. 1st Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33128; and it is also encouraged to use a delivery method with tracking.
Summary: Original note/loan documents must not be filed and must instead be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (attention Notes and Mortgages), preferably using a tracked delivery method.
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- Notice of readiness
To submit Notices of Readiness for Non-Jury Trial, the Notice must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and appear on the case docket.
Summary: Notices of Readiness for Non-Jury Trial must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and appear on the case docket.
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It is important that all attorneys and self-represented litigants sign up for an account at the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk and sign up for courtMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/courtmap for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) to file pleadings or motions with the clerk.
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sign up for courtMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/courtmap for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must sign up for courtMAP to submit proposed orders to the assigned Judge.
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- Proposed order ?
2. The moving party must upload onto courtMAP the Order.
Summary: When requesting Zoom conversion of a hearing, the moving party must upload the Order onto courtMAP.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions must be filed and then uploaded VIA THE EMERGENCY OPTION on courtMAP 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 filed and then uploaded via the EMERGENCY OPTION on courtMAP.
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- Motion for judicial disqualification
Motions for Judicial Disqualification must be uploaded via the emergency option on courtMAP.
Summary: Motions for judicial disqualification must be uploaded via the emergency option on courtMAP.
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- Notice of hearing
a notice of hearing will not automatically generate. The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
Summary: A notice of hearing does not automatically generate; the movant must e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
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Include 11thFC28@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
Summary: All filings must include the chambers email address 11thFC28@jud11.flcourts.org.
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- Notice for trial
Once the Mediator's report has been filed, you must file a Notice for Trial through the e-portal or with the clerk's office.
Summary: Once the mediator's report is filed, a Notice for Trial must be filed through the e-portal or with the clerk's office.
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Please do not mail copies of notices to chambers. All of the supporting documents listed above must have an e-file stamp.
Summary: Do not mail copies of notices to chambers; all supporting documents must have an e-file stamp.
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- Notice of cancellation
Should the case resolve prior to the scheduled trial date, the party who filed the Notice must immediately file a notice of cancellation via the e-portal and contact chambers to remove the case from calendar and schedule a UCD date.
Summary: If the case resolves before trial, the party who filed the Notice must immediately file a notice of cancellation via the e-portal and contact chambers to remove the case from calendar and schedule a UCD date.
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- Proposed order
All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMap.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMAP.
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- Proposed order
Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.
Summary: Proposed orders must not be submitted on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.
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- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing should not be filed or submitted by either side.
Summary: When scheduling a special set hearing, a notice of hearing should not be filed or submitted by either side.
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- Proposed agreed order
If you reach a resolution after a hearing has been scheduled, the party that requested the hearing must upload on CourtMAP a Proposed Agreed Order and contact chambers in order to request a cancellation of hearing. If no Proposed Order is uploaded all parties are to appear on the scheduled date.
Summary: If a case resolves after a hearing is scheduled, the requesting party must upload a Proposed Agreed Order on courtMAP and contact chambers to cancel; absent a proposed order, all parties must appear on the scheduled date.
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- Final judgment ?
Once your case has been properly calendared on a UCD slot, please be sure to submit a Final Judgement as a "proposed order" through Courtmap.
Summary: Once a case is calendared on a UCD slot, the Final Judgment must be submitted as a proposed order through courtMAP.
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- Final judgment ?
All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.
Summary: Uncontested hearing requests submitted without the required supporting documents bearing an e-file stamp will be rejected.
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- Motion to withdraw counsel ?
All Motions to Withdraw as Counsel, even those with Client Consent, must be noticed on the Motion Calendar.
Summary: All motions to withdraw as counsel, even those with client consent, must be noticed on the Motion Calendar (Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:45 AM, scheduled via courtMAP).
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- Notice of designating primary address email
All parties must keep their email addresses and physical addresses correct/updated with the Clerk's Office in writing (Notice of Designating Primary Address/Email Form) electronically filed (e-filed) to the Clerk's Office via myflcourtaccess.com.
Summary: Parties must keep email and physical addresses current by e-filing a Notice of Designating Primary Address/Email via myflcourtaccess.com.
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- Motion
Any motion scheduled must first be e-filed and you must include the index number. The hearing date MUST be agreed to by the opposing party and then to be set in CourtMAP along with supporting documents: motion and notice of hearing;
Summary: Motions must be e-filed with index number; the hearing date must be agreed with the opposing party before being set in CourtMAP with the motion and notice of hearing.
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- Motion
Special Set hearings are 15 minutes or longer conducted via ZOOM (Unless set in-person by the Judge). The motions are to be e-filed and scheduled in CourtMAP under "Special Sets" and MUST include the index number and/or the filing date of the motion. The hearing date and time MUST be coordinated with the opposing side before scheduling.
Summary: Special set hearings (15+ minutes, via Zoom) require e-filed motions scheduled in CourtMAP with index number/filing date and coordination with opposing side first.
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- Motion
Make sure the motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC) and all parties are included on the electronic mail correspondence.
Summary: Motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC) before a hearing is scheduled.
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- Required
- Always ?
All matters to be heard by the court MUST be filed with the Clerk of Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC), and a copy must be submitted to the opposing side or their attorney.
Summary: All matters to be heard by the court must be filed with the Clerk of Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC).
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- Motion
Any motions sent directly to the General Magistrate that have not been properly referred, will not be considered or set for hearing.
Summary: Motions sent directly to the General Magistrate without proper referral will not be considered or set for hearing.
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- Proposed recommended order
If you have been instructed to prepare and submit the proposed Recommended Order, the proposed Recommended Order must be submitted via Courtmap, no later than ten (10) days after the date of the hearing.
Summary: Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted via Courtmap.
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- Notice of settlement
If you have upcoming trial and your case settle, please file and upload a filed copy of the Notice of Settlement to the Calendar Call or scheduled trial in CourtMap.
Summary: If a case with an upcoming trial settles, a filed Notice of Settlement must be filed and uploaded to CourtMap for the calendar call or scheduled trial.
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- Jury trial exhibits
ALL JURY TRIALS WILL GO FORWARD IN PERSON. JURY TRIAL EXHIBITS ARE NOT TO BE FILED.
Summary: Jury trial exhibits must not be filed with the court.
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- Non jury trial exhibits
IN PERSON NON-JURY TRIAL EXHIBITS ARE NOT TO BE FILED.
Summary: Exhibits for in-person non-jury trials must not be filed.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions must be uploaded to CourtMAP once e-filed and must attach correspondence as supporting document 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 attach correspondence showing opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.
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- Final judgment
All Final Judgments are to be uploaded to CourtMap after the hearing is conducted. Please do not upload any orders or final judgments prior to the hearing.
Summary: Final judgments must be uploaded to CourtMap only after the hearing is conducted; no orders or final judgments may be uploaded beforehand.
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- Motion
Motion must be filed with the Clerk’s and all supporting documents for the hearing must be uploaded on CourtMap.
Summary: For foreclosure hearings, the motion must be filed with the Clerk and all supporting documents uploaded to CourtMap.
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- Motion
Motion's and Supporting Documents MUST be uploaded to CourtMap immediately, otherwise your motion WILL NOT be heard.
Summary: Motions and supporting documents must be uploaded to CourtMap immediately or the motion will not be heard.
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- Motion
In addition to filing motion with the clerk, you must upload Motion and Notice to CourtMap.
Summary: In addition to filing the motion with the clerk, the motion and notice must be uploaded to CourtMap.
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- Jury trial exhibits ?
All Jury Trials will go forward in person. EXHIBITS ARE NOT TO BE UPLOADED.
Summary: Jury trials proceed in person and exhibits are not to be uploaded.
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- Proposed order
Please file ALL proposed Orders via courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Summary: All proposed orders must be filed via CourtMap under the Proposed Orders task.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of settlement
Should the case settle please upload filed Notice of Settlement to CourtMap.
Summary: If the case settles, a filed Notice of Settlement must be uploaded to CourtMap.
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Civil cases
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- Motion
Upload the motion and attachments via CourtMap event (no binders or hard copies to be mailed to the chambers unless instructed) when scheduling the hearing. Also, ensure that ALL other supporting documents have been uploaded to CourtMap "As Soon As Possible"
Summary: Motions and attachments must be uploaded to the CourtMap event when scheduling the hearing (no binders or hard copies to chambers unless instructed), with all supporting documents uploaded as soon as possible.
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- Required
- Always ?
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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Please be sure to File all motions, petitions or exhibits at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
Summary: All motions, petitions, and exhibits must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com.
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It is vital that all parties, including attorneys, the parties themselves, and pro se litigants register at the Florida Court E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/. This is the only method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
Summary: All parties, including attorneys and pro se litigants, must register at the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, which is the only method for filing and receiving pleadings and court notices.
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All parties must also register with the CourtMap system to view the case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
Summary: All parties must also register with CourtMAP to view the case and submit required evidence or additional documents.
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Important: In order to create a CourtMAP account, you must first register with the State of Florida's E-Filing Portal for the case in which you are a self-represented litigant.
Summary: Self-represented litigants must first register with the Florida E-Filing Portal before they can create a CourtMAP account.
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- Supporting documents
All of the supporting documents listed above must have an e-file stamp.
Summary: All supporting documents for trial setting must have an e-file stamp.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions are to be e-filed and submitted via CourtMap for Judge's review. CourtMap will advise Judge Diaz and staff of the filing of the Emergency Motion. There is no need to contact Judge Diaz's chambers.
Summary: Emergency motions must be e-filed and submitted via CourtMAP for the Judge's review, with no need to contact chambers.
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- Motion
Create the event on courtMAP (set your hearing), upload all supporting documents (filed motion, notice of hearing, etc.).
Summary: Motion calendar hearings are set by creating the event on CourtMAP and uploading all supporting documents (filed motion, notice of hearing, etc.).
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- Notice of hearing
Although the movant and the parties listed on the service list at the time the hearing is set will receive an email from CourtMAP indicating that an event has been created, a notice of hearing will not automatically generate. The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
Summary: A notice of hearing does not automatically generate from CourtMAP; the movant must e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
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- Notice of cancellation
Movants cancelling a hearing shall e-file a notice of cancellation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
Summary: Cancelling a motion calendar hearing requires both e-filing a notice of cancellation and cancelling the hearing on CourtMAP.
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- Notice of cancellation
Should the case resolve prior to the scheduled trial date, the party who filed the Notice must immediately file a notice of cancellation via the e-portal and contact chambers to remove the case from calendar and schedule a UCD date. If a Notice of Cancellation is not filed and a phone call is not placed to chambers, the Judge will expect the Parties to appear in court on the scheduled date.
Summary: If a case resolves before trial, the party must immediately e-file a notice of cancellation and contact chambers; otherwise the parties are expected to appear on the scheduled date.
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- Proposed order
All Proposed Orders shall be submitted via CourtMap. The Court will NOT accept orders emailed directly to the Court.
Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP; the Court will not accept orders emailed directly to the Court.
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- Motion
On the E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and a Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: Special set motions require filing the motion and a request for hearing via the E-Filing Portal with the Clerk's Office.
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- Notice of hearing ?
DO NOT NOTICE YOUR HEARINGS UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE CONFIRMATION THAT THE HEARING IS SET. ANY IMPROPERLY SET HEARINGS WILL NOT GO FORWARD.
Summary: Do not notice hearings until confirmation that the hearing is set has been received; improperly set hearings will not go forward.
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- Supporting documents
The following documents must be e-filed through the Florida E-filing Portal AND uploaded to CourtMap as Supporting Documents. All supporting documents must have the e-filing stamp, or your submission will be rejected.
Summary: UCD supporting documents must be e-filed through the Florida E-Filing Portal and uploaded to CourtMAP with e-filing stamps, or the submission will be rejected.
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- Motion in limine
Motions in limine must be efiled and e-served on the opposing party in writing five (5) days before trial.
Summary: Motions in limine must be e-filed (and e-served in writing) at least five days before trial; failure to do so absent good cause is sufficient basis for the Court to deny the motion.
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- Documents and evidence ?
At least 48 hours prior to hearing and preferably five days prior to hearing, all documents and/or evidence needs to be e-filed and a copy scanned and sent directly to the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.
Summary: All documents and/or evidence must be e-filed at least 48 hours before the hearing (preferably five days before).
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion
The original Motion must be filed with the clerk's office.
Summary: The original motion must be filed with the clerk's office.
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- Discovery request ?
All Requests and accompanying motions must be in writing. Fla R. Crim. Proc. 3.190(a) and filed with the clerk of court.
Summary: Discovery Requests and accompanying motions governed by Fla. R. Crim. Proc. 3.190(a) must be filed with the clerk of court.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Emergency motion
Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP with a proposed order granting the relief being sought and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.
Summary: Emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP, filed with the Clerk of Court, and provided to opposing counsel.
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Civil cases
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- Response
Responses: Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Foreclosure Motion Calendar must file said response with the Clerk and submit it via CourtMAP under "Foreclosure Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.
Summary: Responses to foreclosure motion calendar matters must be filed with the Clerk and submitted via CourtMAP before the hearing date.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
Efiling is not the same as courtMAP. Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge’s Motion Calendar. Efiling is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically
Summary: E-filing with the Clerk does not upload matters to the Judge's Motion Calendar; courtMAP is the separate system used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically.
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Civil cases
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- Response
Responses: Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must file said response with the Clerk and submit it via CourtMAP under "Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.
Summary: Responses to Motion Calendar matters must be filed with the Clerk and submitted via CourtMAP before the hearing date.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
E-filing is not the same as courtMAP: Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge’s Motion Calendar. Efiling is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically.
Summary: E-filing with the Clerk does not upload matters to the Judge's Motion Calendar; courtMAP must be used separately to submit courtesy copies to chambers.
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Civil cases
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- Supporting documents
All documents you would like Judge Thomas to review for a hearing should be uploaded on courtMAP to the event as supporting documents. DO NOT send supporting documents by email.
Summary: Documents for the Court's review at a hearing must be uploaded to courtMAP as supporting documents and must not be sent by email.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Hearing scheduling ?
This Division uses courtMAP. Hearings must be scheduled through courtMAP. The date and time of the hearing must be agreed upon by the parties prior to scheduling the hearing.
Summary: All hearings in this Division must be scheduled through courtMAP, and the parties must agree on the date and time before scheduling.
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- Proposed recommended order
If you have been instructed to prepare and submit the proposed Recommended Order, the proposed Recommended Order must be submitted via courtMAP, no later than ten (15) days after the date of the hearing.
Summary: Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted through courtMAP.
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- Pleading or motion ?
In order to file a pleading or a motion, all attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
Summary: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) before filing a pleading or motion.
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- Checklist certification form
The checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through CourtMap.
Summary: Checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and uploaded as a supporting document to the petition in courtMAP.
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- Emergency petition or motion ?
The Emergency Petition/Motion must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket prior to uploading to courtMAP.
Summary: Emergency petitions/motions must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk's docket before being uploaded to courtMAP.
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- Notice of jury trial ?
E-file a Notice of Jury/Non-Jury Trial including length of trial.
Summary: A Notice of Jury/Non-Jury Trial must be e-filed.
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- Unsigned proposed order
Do not e-file unsigned proposed orders.
Summary: Unsigned proposed orders must not be e-filed.
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- Proposed order
Even when that occurs, your proposed order must be submitted under the proposed order tab for case manager review. Only submit agreed orders meeting this definition under the Agreed Order tab.
Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted under the proposed order tab for case manager review, and only agreed orders meeting the stated definition may go under the Agreed Order tab.
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- Supporting documents
Do not upload supporting documents as "Exhibits" to courtMAP.
Summary: Supporting documents must not be uploaded as 'Exhibits' to courtMAP.
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- Petition motion
Please ensure that the Petition/Motion to be heard at the Special Appointment Hearing has been e-filed and appears on the Clerk of Court's docket.
Summary: The petition/motion to be heard at the special set hearing must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk's docket.
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- Add on motion ?
ADD-ON Petitions/Motions to special set hearings are not permitted without leave of Court.
Summary: Add-on petitions/motions to special set hearings are not permitted without leave of court.
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- Response
Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on the Special Appointment Calendar must e-file said Response with the Clerk of Court's and submit the Response via CourtMAP under "Special Appointment" case number and hearing date, at least 5 days before the scheduled hearing date.
Summary: Responses to matters set on the Special Appointment Calendar must be e-filed with the Clerk and submitted via courtMAP under the 'Special Appointment' case number and hearing date.
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- Notice of cancellation
Movant cancelling a hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and email a copy to chambers at nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org to inform the court of cancellation.
Summary: A movant cancelling a special set hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation.
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- Motion
Please note e-filing motions will not provide the court with a copy, even if you add the court’s email address in the e-filing service.
Summary: E-filing a motion does not deliver a copy to the court, even when the court's email address is added in the e-filing service, so the motion must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion
Please note e-filing motions will not provide the court with a copy, even if you add the court's email address in the e-filing service.
Summary: E-filing a motion does not provide the court with a copy, even if the court's email address is added in the e-filing service, so a separate email to chambers is required.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Trial order
If a trial order has not been entered by the Court sua sponte, you may select an available calendar call/trial period and submit to courtMap the appropriate trial order - - jury, non-jury or foreclosure.
Summary: If no trial order has been entered sua sponte, a party may select an available calendar call/trial period and submit the appropriate trial order (jury, non-jury, or foreclosure) via courtMap.
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Civil cases
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- Proposed order
Duplicate Submissions: Do NOT upload a proposed order or agreed order more than once. Orders will reflect as pending until entered or rejected.
Summary: Proposed or agreed orders must not be uploaded more than once; duplicate submissions are prohibited.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
Cancellations: The party that noticed the hearing may cancel the hearing via courtMap after it files its Notice of Cancellation. The Notice of Cancellation must specify the reason for cancellation.
Summary: The noticing party may cancel a motion calendar hearing via courtMap only after filing a Notice of Cancellation that specifies the reason for cancellation.
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Civil cases
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- Supporting documents ?
Please do not email your documents to the judicial assistant.
Summary: Documents must not be emailed to the judicial assistant.
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- Special set hearing ?
You may schedule your Special Set on courtMap if it is less than 1 hour. If you require more time, please send email to JA.
Summary: Special sets under 1 hour may be self-scheduled on courtMAP; hearings needing more time require an email to the judicial assistant.
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- Pleading
To file a pleading and receive court documents via email, please register: https://www.myflcourtaccess.com
Summary: Parties should register at myflcourtaccess.com (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal) to file pleadings and receive court documents via email.
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- Filed motion
The moving party shall submit a copy of the filed motion via Court Map when selecting the proposed hearing date. (a notice of hearing DOES NOT need to be accompany by submission).
Summary: For special sets, the moving party must upload a copy of the filed motion via CourtMap when selecting the proposed hearing date; a notice of hearing need not accompany the submission.
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- Required
- Always ?
Please do not submit duplicate hearing requests through CourtMAP. Duplicate requests will be rejected.
Summary: Duplicate hearing requests through CourtMAP are prohibited and will be rejected.
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- Notice of designation of email
Please be aware that in order to activate your portal account a pleading must be filed at the time of registration. Therefore, it is recommended that any Self Represented litigant signing up for the first time file a "Notice of Designation of Email"
Summary: A pleading must be filed at registration to activate an E-Portal account, so first-time self-represented litigants are advised to file a Notice of Designation of Email.
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- Request for hearing
DATES AVAILABLE ON courtMAP ARE RESERVED FOR NO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES PER CASE. Any hearing over 30 min. you must efile your request for hearing with amount of time needed, once the judge reviews request office will contact you with available dates.
Summary: courtMAP dates are capped at 30 minutes per case; hearings needing more time require e-filing a Request for Hearing stating the time needed, after which the office will contact the filer with available dates.
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- Exhibits
Please note that emailing judicial assistant any documents or exhibits is not needed and will not have them filed.
Summary: Emailing documents or exhibits to the judicial assistant is unnecessary and will not result in filing.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Hearing scheduling ?
Please utilize CourtMAP to see dates and times for scheduling a hearing. If both parties are represented by attorneys, you must agree to the date and time of hearing prior to scheduling. Be aware that two calendar types exist: IN PERSON and REMOTE HEARINGS (Zoom).
Summary: Hearings must be scheduled through CourtMAP, with both attorneys agreeing on the date and time before scheduling when both parties are represented, choosing between the IN PERSON and ZOOM calendars.
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- Pleading
To file a pleading and receive court documents via email, please register at: myflcourtaccess
Summary: Parties must register with myflcourtaccess (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal) to file pleadings and receive court documents via email.
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- Proposed order
The following proposed orders for matters that HAVE NOT been previously heard will be accepted via courtmap: - Motions to Compel Mandatory Disclosure; - Exparte Motions to Compel Discovery; - Motions for Default; - 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); - Motions for Substitution of Counsel; - Emergency Exparte Motions for Injunctive Relief; - Final Judgments of Paternity (with MSA, Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines); - Agreed orders on all issues except as described below.
Summary: For matters not previously heard, Courtmap will accept only the listed proposed orders (motions to compel mandatory disclosure, ex parte motions to compel discovery, motions for default, motions to withdraw, motions for substitution of counsel, emergency ex parte motions for injunctive relief, final judgments of paternity, and agreed orders).
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- Notice for readiness of trial
Please note e-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal will not get you on the trial docket.
Summary: E-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal will not place the case on the trial docket.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Trial date request ?
courtMAP Instructions: 1. Click on Show Calendar availability and select the corresponding Calendar Call date for the docket you would like to get on. Please make sure to note Non-Jury or Jury Trial period, selecting the one pertaining to your case. 2. Enter the Case number and click the validate button. 3. Enter the "period" If you are selecting Non-Jury, please use the number 1 for time period, if you are selecting Jury, please use the number 2 for time period. 4. Click the submit button.
Summary: To request a trial date in courtMAP, select the applicable Calendar Call date (noting Jury vs Non-Jury), validate the case number, enter period 1 for Non-Jury or period 2 for Jury, and submit.
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- Proposed 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.
Summary: Do not submit a proposed order before a scheduled hearing unless the parties have resolved the motion and are submitting an agreed order.
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- Transcript request ?
All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions found online under the Court Services and Court Reporting Services tabs on the 11th Judicial Circuit website (https://www.jud11.flcourts.org.)
Summary: Requests for audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically via the instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
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IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REGISTER WITH THE E-FILING PORTAL AT WWW.JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG.
Summary: Self-represented litigants are strongly recommended to register with the court's e-filing portal at www.jud11.flcourts.org.
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- Motion
If you need to file a motion you may file, it in person at your nearest Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts Office or you may eFile your motion via the Florida Courts e-filing portal. To access the e-portal visit https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/.
Summary: Motions may be filed either in person at the nearest Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts office or e-filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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Please be aware that in order to activate your portal account a pleading must be filed at the time of registration. Therefore, it is recommended that any Self Represented litigant signing up for the first time file a "Notice of Designation of Email"
Summary: A pleading must be filed at the time of registration to activate an e-filing portal account, and self-represented litigants are recommended to file a Notice of Designation of Email as their first filing.
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- Proposed exparte order
PROPOSED EXPARTE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR: PROPERLY FILED EX-PARTE MOTIONS TO COMPEL DISCOVERY ONLY
Summary: Proposed ex parte orders will be accepted only for properly filed ex-parte motions to compel discovery.
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Hard-copies should not be submitted to the Court as the Court reviews all materials electronically. Case law should be highlighted for relevant portions.
Summary: Hard copies should not be submitted because the court reviews all materials electronically, and case law should be highlighted for relevant portions.
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If the opposing party is not represented and counsel lacks contact information for the unrepresented party, you may set the case through courtMAP. If counsel has a phone number or email for the opposing party, counsel must follow the procedure outlined above for unilaterally setting hearing after a reasonable attempt to communicate regarding the hearing.
Summary: Counsel may set the case through courtMAP only if the opposing party is unrepresented and contact information is lacking; if counsel has a phone number or email, the unilateral-setting procedure must be followed after a reasonable attempt to communicate.
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The parties should coordinate and self-schedule via courtMAP for 10 minutes (Parties must still file the notice of hearing).
Summary: Parties should coordinate and self-schedule 10-minute special set hearings via courtMAP and must still file the notice of hearing.
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- Statutes
Hard-copies should not be submitted to the Court as the Court reviews all materials electronically. Copies of statutes (particularly annotated versions) should not be submitted.
Summary: Hard copies and copies of statutes (particularly annotated versions) should not be submitted because the court reviews all materials electronically.
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- Response
Responses: Parties responding to motions must provide all their responses, descriptively titled, in the supporting documents section in CourtMap once the hearing is scheduled.
Summary: Parties responding to motions must upload descriptively titled responses to the supporting documents section in CourtMap once the hearing is scheduled.
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- Proposed order
Submit proposed Orders via CourtMap to "Proposed Orders" or to "Agreed Orders."
Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMap under 'Proposed Orders' or 'Agreed Orders'.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
PLEASE NOTE: E-filing is not the same as courtMAP: Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge's Motion Calendar. E-filing is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically.
Summary: E-filing only files documents with the Clerk's Office and does not place matters on the Judge's Motion Calendar; courtMAP must be used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically.
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- Pre trial motion
Any pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts, or via fax to (305) 971-5046, prior to the hearing date, include your case number in the subject line of this email.
Summary: Pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts or by fax to (305) 971-5046.
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Civil cases
Visit the Florida eFiling Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/ Create an account and follow the prompts. You will need your case number.
Summary: Parties may file electronically through the Florida eFiling Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) after creating an account and using their case number.
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- Proposed order
Most proposed orders with required supporting documents should be submitted under this tab. The case manager will review your submission for accuracy and legal sufficiency, and either reject your submission if it fails review or forward it to the judge for signature.
Summary: Proposed orders with required supporting documents should be submitted under the Proposed Orders tab in CourtMap, where the case manager reviews them and either rejects them or forwards them to the judge for signature.
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- Exhibits
IN PERSON Hearings: 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.
Summary: For in-person hearings, parties must bring their evidence to the courthouse because filing exhibits in advance or emailing evidence is not sufficient.
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- Proposed order
Most proposed orders with required supporting documents should be submitted under this tab. The case manager will review your submission for accuracy and legal sufficiency, and either reject your submission if it fails review or forward it to the judge for signature.
Summary: Proposed orders with supporting documents must be submitted through the Case Manager queue, where the case manager reviews them and either rejects or forwards them to the judge for signature.
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- Report and recommendations
Following review of all parties, Report and Recommendations and Orders for signature should be submitted via email to the assistant to the General Magistrate.
Summary: After review by all parties, Reports and Recommendations and Orders for signature should be submitted via email to the Assistant to the General Magistrate.
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ALL PLEADINGS, OTHER DOCUMENTS, LETTERS OR MOTIONS MAY BE FILED BY U.S MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE CLERK'S OFFICE OR YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ON THE E-FILING PORTAL AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal
Summary: Civil filings may be submitted by U.S. mail to the Clerk's Office, and filers are encouraged to register on the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal.
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The Eleventh Judicial Circuit encourages all self-represented litigants to register with the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal, a free service that allows parties to file documents and pleadings online, as well as receive electronic communications from the courts about their cases.
Summary: Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register for the free Florida Courts e-Filing Portal to file documents online and receive electronic court communications.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Child support guidelines
If instructed by the General Magistrate to submit Child Support Guidelines, they are to be submitted separately via email to the division at 11thfcgm05@jud11.flcourts.org.
Summary: When instructed by the General Magistrate, Child Support Guidelines must be submitted separately via email to the division email address.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Agreed recommended order
For Agreed Recommended Orders on General Magistrate or Hearing Officer, supporting documents verifying all parties agreeing to the Order must be uploaded along with the Agreed Order via CourtMAP.
Summary: Agreed Recommended Orders must be uploaded via CourtMAP together with supporting documents verifying all parties' agreement.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
PLEASE BE ADVISED: JUDGE WALSH PRESIDES IN THREE SECTIONS --- CIVIL 20, CIVIL 44 AND CIVIL 47. WHEN SETTING HEARINGS IN COURTMAP, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE SETTING IN THE CORRECT SECTION.
Summary: When setting hearings in CourtMAP, parties must verify they are setting in the correct section because Judge Walsh presides in Civil 20, Civil 44, and Civil 47.
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- Notice for trial
Once the Mediator's report has been filed, file a Notice for Trial through the e-portal or with the clerk's office. Once the Notice has been accepted into the e-portal or filed with the clerk you may contact the Judicial Assistant for a trial date.
Summary: After the mediator's report is filed, a Notice for Trial must be filed through the e-portal or with the clerk before contacting the judicial assistant for a trial date.
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- Proposed order
COURTMAP is ONLY for the submission of proposed orders. Once an order is submitted, the Judge will review and sign it electronically.
Summary: CourtMap may only be used to submit proposed orders, which the judge reviews and signs electronically before they are uploaded and emailed to the parties.
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- Proposed order
The following proposed orders for matters that have not been previously heard will be accepted via COURTMAP: *Motions to Compel Mandatory Disclosure. *Motions to Withdraw (require a consent signed by the client advising he/she consents to the entry of the order and understands that the matter will not be delayed because of the withdrawal of the attorney). *Motions for Substitution of Counsel. *Final Judgments of Paternity (with an MSA and Parenting plan). *Agreed orders on all issues except as described below.
Summary: For unheard matters, CourtMap only accepts proposed orders on motions to compel mandatory disclosure, motions to withdraw (with signed client consent), motions for substitution of counsel, final judgments of paternity with MSA and parenting plan, and agreed orders.
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- Proposed ex parte order ?
PROPOSED EXPARTE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR: PROPERLY FILED EXPARTE MOTIONS TO COMPEL DISCOVERY
Summary: Proposed ex parte orders are accepted only for properly filed ex parte motions to compel discovery.
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- Applies to
- Motion
On the FLORIDA E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and a Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office.
Summary: For special set hearings and case management conferences, the motion and a request for hearing must be filed with the clerk's office through the Florida E-Filing Portal.
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- Proposed order appointment ?
Proposed orders with blanks for appointments by the Court (for minor settlement, etc., professional guardians, etc.) should be submitted first to the Judicial Assistant directly via e-mail at jpaz@jud11.flcourts.org. From a wheel, the name of a person eligible must be obtained, then the Court will confirm if the appointment is accepted by the proposed person from the wheel, before the proposed order can be submitted via courtMAP.
Summary: Proposed orders with blanks for court appointments must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and may only be submitted via courtMAP after the Court confirms the wheel appointee's acceptance.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion
If you are e-filing motions, please add the division's email in the e-filing portal to ensure chambers receives a copy.
Summary: When e-filing motions, add the division's email (F062@jud11.flcourts.org) in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.
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IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REGISTER WITH THE E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
Summary: Self-represented litigants are strongly recommended (not required) to register with the Florida e-filing portal at myflcourtaccess.com.
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Matters that are only E-filed WILL NOT automatically be set on motion calendar. E-filing is for documents to be filed electronically with the Clerk's Office. CourtMap is used to set hearings or submit orders for review & approval.
Summary: E-filing with the Clerk's Office does not automatically set a matter on the motion calendar; CourtMap must be used separately to set hearings or submit orders for review and approval.
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All parties are strongly encouraged to create a CourtMAP account
Summary: All parties are strongly encouraged to create a CourtMAP account.
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- Motion
Please note that the Clerk's Office does not provide Judge de la O with copies of the motions submitted through E-filing.
Summary: The Clerk's Office does not forward copies of e-filed motions to Judge de la O, so e-filing alone does not deliver motion papers to the judge's chambers.
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- Notice of agreement
When parties agree to change hearing type: 1. Parties shall e-file a Notice of Agreement to the docket 2. Submit a proposed order changing presumption to the Judges Agreed Order folder on courtMAP, with the Notice of Agreement uploaded as a supporting document. 3. Court will enter order either granting or denying change of hearing type.
Summary: To change hearing type by agreement, parties must e-file a Notice of Agreement and submit a proposed order to the Judge's Agreed Order folder on courtMAP with the Notice as a supporting document.
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- Agreed order
Only submit agreed orders meeting this definition under the Agreed Order tab.
Summary: Only agreed orders reflecting concurrence among adverse parties may be submitted under the Agreed Order tab in courtMAP; all other proposed orders go under the proposed order tab.
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- Notice of cancellation
If you need to cancel a special set hearing, the cancelling party must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and email a copy to chambers at rayala@jud11.flcourts.org to inform the court of cancellation.
Summary: To cancel a special set hearing, the cancelling party must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and email a copy to chambers at rayala@jud11.flcourts.org.
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- Exhibits
If the hearing is to take place by Zoom, the exhibits must be independently filed in accordance with the Family Division Administrative Memorandum No. 2020-01.
Summary: For Zoom hearings, exhibits must be independently filed in accordance with Family Division Administrative Memorandum No. 2020-01.
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- Proposed recommended order
If the General Magistrate has instructed you to prepare the proposed Recommended Order of General Magistrate on their ruling, the proposed report must be submitted to the General Magistrate's office via CourtMAP no later than fourteen (14) days after the date of the hearing.
Summary: Proposed Recommended Orders, when instructed by the General Magistrate, must be submitted to the General Magistrate's office via CourtMAP.
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Civil cases
E-FILING A NOTICE FOR TRIAL WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SET A MATTER ON THE COURT'S TRIAL DOCKET. SUBMITTING A JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT/ORDER WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SET A MATTER ON THE COURT'S TRIAL DOCKET. PARTIES MUST FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES DETAILED HERE IN ORDER FOR A MATTER TO BE SET FOR TRIAL.
Summary: E-filing a notice for trial or submitting a joint case management report/order does not automatically set a matter on the trial docket; parties must follow the judge's procedures to be set for trial.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed order ?
If you are submitting an AGREED order, please select the AGREED order option; otherwise, the order will not be titled "Agreed".
Summary: When submitting an agreed order, the AGREED order option must be selected in CourtMAP or the order will not be titled 'Agreed'.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion
If you are e-filing motions, please add the division's email in the e-filing portal to ensure Chambers receives a copy.
Summary: When e-filing motions, the division's email must be added in the e-filing portal so that Chambers receives a copy.
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- Motion
To set a matter on the Court's Motion Calendar for hearing: Select the date from the Court's Motion Calendar availability (found on courtMAP). Create the event on courtMAP (set your hearing), upload all supporting documents (filed motion, notice of hearing, etc.).
Summary: To set a matter on the Motion Calendar, select a date from the Court's availability on courtMAP, create the event, and upload all supporting documents (filed motion, notice of hearing, etc.).
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- Notice of cancellation ?
The party that added the motion to the motion calendar must e-file a notice of cancelation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
Summary: To cancel a Motion Calendar hearing, the party that added the motion must e-file a notice of cancellation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
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- Motion to transfer
The original Motion to Transfer should be submitted via efile with the clerk to appear on the docket as part of your court file.
Summary: The original Motion to Transfer must be e-filed with the clerk to appear on the docket as part of the court file.
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- Notice of hearing
2. Chambers will reply with the available dates and once a date is agreed, the moving party must file a Notice of Hearing.
Summary: Once a Transfer Calendar date is agreed upon, the moving party must file a Notice of Hearing.
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Self-Represented Litigants: You will not have to appear in court. The Judge will prepare a final judgment and send it to you electronically. Please make sure you have an email address registered through courtMAP.
Summary: Self-represented litigants on the UCD calendar need not appear in court; the Judge will send the final judgment electronically, so they must have an email address registered through courtMAP.
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- Audio recording request ?
All hearings before a General Magistrate are recorded electronically. All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions found online under the Court Services and Court Reporting Services tabs on the 11th Judicial Circuit website
Summary: Requests for audio recordings by attorneys, parties, and self-represented litigants must be submitted electronically per the instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
When Notice of Cancellation is filed there is no need to contact the chambers to advise of cancellation, please cancel your motion via CourtMap.
Summary: When a Notice of Cancellation is filed, cancel the motion via CourtMap instead of contacting chambers.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order
The following proposed orders for matters that HAVE NOT been previously heard will be accepted via CourtMap: - Motions to Compel Mandatory Disclosure; - Exparte Motions to Compel Discovery; - Motions for Default; - 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); - Motions for Substitution of Counsel; - Emergency Exparte Motions for Injunctive Relief; - Final Judgments of Paternity (with MSA, Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines); and - Agreed orders on all issues except Motions for Continuance.
Summary: Only specified proposed orders for matters not previously heard are accepted via CourtMAP, such as motions to compel, default, withdraw, substitute counsel, emergency injunctive relief, paternity final judgments, and agreed orders (except continuances).
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Self-Represented Litigants: You will not have to appear in court. The Judge will prepare a final judgment and send it to you electronically. Please make sure you have an email address registered through CourtMAP.
Summary: Self-represented litigants using the UCD calendar need not appear in court but must have an email address registered through CourtMAP to receive the final judgment electronically.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Agreed order
ANY AND ALL AGREED ORDERS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA CourtMAP. (Except Motions for Continuance of Trial which must be set on Motion Calendar within 7 days of being filed)
Summary: Agreed orders may be submitted via CourtMAP, except motions for continuance of trial which must be set on Motion Calendar within 7 days of filing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Special set hearing request ?
Special set hearings must be coordinated and set through courtMAP. In the event the party seeking to set a hearing is unable to secure reasonable cooperation from opposing/co-counsel, the will set it on Motion Calendar to Compel Cooperation.
Summary: Special set hearings must be coordinated and set through courtMAP; if opposing counsel will not cooperate, the matter should be set on Motion Calendar to Compel Cooperation.
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- Audio recording request ?
All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under Court Reporting Services of the 11th Judicial Circuit website (jud11.flcourts.org).
Summary: Requests for audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically following the Court Reporting Services instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.
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- Proposed order
You may also submit a proposed order to the proposed orders tab on CourtMAP.
Summary: Submission of a proposed order to the proposed orders tab on CourtMAP is optional for emergency motions.
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Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Video tutorials are available to assist with the registration process. Litigants should ensure that a valid email address is included in their registration to facilitate the timely receipt of court notices and correspondence.
Summary: Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and include a valid email address to receive court notices promptly.
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- Applies to
- Motion to withdraw
Motions to withdraw may be submitted via COURTMAP with client consent attached to the motion.
Summary: Motions to withdraw may be submitted via COURTMAP, with the client's consent attached to the motion.
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- Applies to
- Motion
If self-represented, motions may be filed with the assistance of the Family Court Self Help Program, located at Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st Avenue, 24th Floor, Miami, FL 33128, 305-349-7800.
Summary: Self-represented litigants may file motions with the assistance of the Family Court Self Help Program in Miami.
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The parties may file agreed motions to continue and agreed orders to continue trial and submit them through "Agreed Orders" on courtMAP.
Summary: Agreed motions and agreed orders to continue trial may be submitted through 'Agreed Orders' on courtMAP.
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Self-represented Litigants can register at the following links: Use this link for scheduling hearings https://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org Use this link to file documents/motions https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
Summary: Self-represented litigants may register to schedule hearings via cmap.jud11.flcourts.org and file documents/motions electronically via www.myflcourtaccess.com.
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Visit the Florida eFiling Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/ Create an account and follow the prompts. You will need your case number. For additional instructions and video tutorials please visit https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal
Summary: Parties may e-file through the Florida eFiling Portal at myflcourtaccess.com by creating an account and following the prompts, using their case number.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order
The following proposed orders for matters that have not been previously heard will be accepted via e-courtesy: - Motions to Compel Mandatory Disclosure - Motions to Withdraw (require a consent signed by the client advising the he/she consents to the entry of the order and understands that the matter will not be delayed because of the withdrawal of the attorney) - Motions for Substitution of Counsel - Final Judgments of Paternity (with an MSA, Parenting plan and child support guidelines with income Withholding Order) - Agreed orders on all issues except as described below
Summary: For matters not previously heard, proposed orders will be accepted via e-courtesy only for the listed categories (motions to compel mandatory disclosure, motions to withdraw with client consent, motions for substitution of counsel, final judgments of paternity with supporting documents, and agreed orders).
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The Court strongly recommends that all parties sign up for the Florida Courts e-Portal.
Summary: The court strongly recommends that all parties sign up for the Florida Courts e-Portal.
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Self represented litigants can register for courtMAP access using the link for scheduling: http://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org
Summary: Self-represented litigants may register for courtMAP scheduling access at http://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org.
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- Required
- Always ?
Visit the Florida eFiling Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/ Create an account and follow the prompts. You will need your case number.
Summary: Parties may file electronically through the Florida eFiling Portal after creating an account and using their case number.
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- Signed order
Once signed by the General Magistrate, the Report and Recommendations and Orders will be submitted to the division Judge for signature. The signed order may then be e-filed by the Judicial Assistant to the Judge or the Assistant to the General Magistrate.
Summary: Once signed by the General Magistrate, Reports and Recommendations and Orders go to the division Judge, and the signed order may then be e-filed by the Judicial Assistant or the Assistant to the General Magistrate.
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- Required
- Always ?
To file a pleading and receive court documents via email, please register https://myflcourtacess.com.
Summary: Parties should register at myflcourtaccess.com (URL as printed: https://myflcourtacess.com) to file pleadings and receive court documents via email.
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Civil cases
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- Audio recording request ?
All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under Court Reporting Services of the 11th Judicial Circuit website (https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Court-Reporting-Services).
Summary: Requests for audio recordings by attorneys, parties, and self-represented litigants must be submitted electronically per the Court Reporting Services instructions online.
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Parties may on their own coordinate and set such hearings through CourtMap and need not contact staff.
Summary: Parties may set 15-30 minute special-set hearings themselves through CourtMap without contacting staff.
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Self-represented Litigants should register at the following links: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal https://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org/ https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ https://www.floridabar.org/public/consumer/
Summary: Self-represented litigants should register at the Florida Courts eFiling Portal, CourtMAP, MyFloridaCourtAccess, and Florida Bar consumer links.
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Self-represented Litigants can register at the following links: Use this link for scheduling hearings https://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org Use this link to file documents/motions https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
Summary: Self-represented litigants register at cmap.jud11.flcourts.org to schedule hearings and at myflcourtaccess.com to file documents/motions.
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- Document
To e-file documents or motions you can register at the following link: State of Florida E-Filing Portal
Summary: Self-represented litigants may e-file documents or motions by registering on the State of Florida E-Filing Portal.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order ?
A. Proposed agreed or consent orders, or orders on motions not objected to, without a hearing may be submitted to the Court with a cover letter, which must be copied to all opposing counsel/unrepresented parties, via courtMAP.
Summary: Proposed agreed or consent orders, or orders on unobjected-to motions without a hearing, may be submitted to the Court via courtMAP.
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- Agreed order
If you are submitting an Agreed Order, please select the Agreed Order option.
Summary: Agreed orders must be submitted by selecting the Agreed Order option on courtMAP.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order cancelling foreclosure sale
Plaintiff may submit an Order Cancelling Foreclosure Sale via CourtMap and the motion does not need to be scheduled for hearing.
Summary: Plaintiffs may submit an Order Cancelling Foreclosure Sale via CourtMap without scheduling the motion for hearing.
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- Motion and notice of hearing ?
File the Motion and the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk.
Summary: The motion and notice of hearing must be filed with the Clerk.
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- Response
Responses, Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must: - File the response with the Clerk’s Office. - Upload the response and any supporting documents through CourtMAP.
Summary: A response to a motion-calendar matter must be filed with the Clerk’s Office and uploaded with supporting documents through CourtMAP.
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- Notice of trial ?
1. Notices of Jury Trial, Non-Jury Trial, and Foreclosure Trial must be scheduled by the parties using courtMAP.
Summary: The parties must schedule jury-trial, non-jury-trial, and foreclosure-trial notices using courtMAP.
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- Special set hearing
Special Set Hearings must be coordinated and scheduled through courtMAP. If the moving party is unable to obtain reasonable cooperation from the opposing party, the hearing may be set unilaterally.
Summary: Special Set Hearings must be coordinated and scheduled through courtMAP, but may be set unilaterally if the moving party cannot obtain reasonable cooperation from the opposing party.
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- Special set hearing request form
When scheduling a Special Set Hearing, you must upload a completed copy of Judge Butchko Sanchez’s Special Set Hearing Request Form under the “Supporting Documents” tab on courtMAP. This form does not need to be e-filed with the Clerk of Courts.
Summary: When scheduling a Special Set Hearing, the completed request form must be uploaded to courtMAP under Supporting Documents but need not be e-filed with the Clerk.
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- Notice of cancellation
The moving party that requests a hearing must electronically file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk of Court if the hearing that has been requested is cancelled. A copy of the filed Notice of Cancellation must be sent via email to the Judicial Assistant at iacosta@jud11.flcourts.org before the scheduled hearing date and time.
Summary: If a requested hearing is cancelled, the moving party must electronically file a notice of cancellation and email a copy to the Judicial Assistant before the scheduled hearing.
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Civil cases
Make sure your motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court
Summary: Make sure your motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court.
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- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk’s Office.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk’s Office.
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- Original loan documents
DO NOT FILE ORIGINAL LOAN DOCUMENTS. The original note/loan documents are to be delivered to Clerk of Courts attention Notes and Mortgages, Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, 20 NW. 1st Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33128; and it is also encouraged to use a delivery method with tracking.
Summary: Do not file original loan documents; deliver them to the Clerk of Courts’ Notes and Mortgages attention, and tracking is encouraged.
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- Emergency petition or motion ?
Once filed, submit a copy of the filed emergency petition/motion to chambers via courtMAP.
Summary: After filing an emergency petition or motion, submit a copy to chambers through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
File motion with the Clerk; and Coordinate hearing with opposing counsel using CourtMap.
Summary: To place a matter on the motion calendar, file the motion with the Clerk and coordinate the hearing with opposing counsel using CourtMAP.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Special set hearing
Special set hearings must be coordinated and set through courtMAP.
Summary: Special set hearings must be coordinated and scheduled through CourtMAP.
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- Notice of hearing
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.
Summary: Each scheduled motion requires a Notice of Hearing that must be e-filed through the State e-Filing Portal.
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- Exhibits ?
Please note: The clerk will not be able to mark any documents into evidence if they are only filed in court map.
Summary: The clerk cannot mark documents into evidence if they are only filed in court map; they must be e-filed through the portal.
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Proposed Orders are to be submitted through courtMAP. If the order is an Agreed Order, please utilize the “Agreed Order” option when submitting via courtMAP.
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Proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP, using the 'Agreed Order' option for agreed orders.
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Criminal cases
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- Seal and expunge filing ?
Defendant must file the original with the Clerk's office and send a copy to chambers.
Summary: For a seal-and-expunge matter, the defendant must file the original with the Clerk’s office and send a copy to chambers.
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Civil cases
All other submissions to the Court must be via courtMAP.
Summary: All submissions other than the specifically authorized email submissions must be made through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Original loan documents
DO NOT FILE OR DELIVER ORIGINAL LOAN DOCUMENTS UNTIL I SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCT YOU TO DO SO.
Summary: Do not file or deliver original loan documents unless specifically instructed by the Court.
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Civil cases
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- Exhibit
EACH EXHIBIT MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY.
Summary: Each exhibit must be submitted as a separate filing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Special set hearing request ?
Submit the following to courtMAP, separately, properly identified and titled:
Summary: Submit the required special set hearing materials separately, with proper identification and titles, through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
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- Notice of cancellation
Upload the Notice of Cancellation under supporting documents in the courtMAP hearing event.
Summary: Upload the proposed Notice of Cancellation to supporting documents in the courtMAP hearing event.
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- Applies to
- Notice of readiness for trial
Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed through the e-filing portal or with the Clerk’s office.
Summary: A Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed through the e-filing portal or with the Clerk’s office.
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- Applies to
- Motion
PRO-SE LITIGANTS MUST FILE ANY MOTIONS THROUGH CLERK OF COURTS.
Summary: Self-represented litigants must file motions through the Clerk of Courts.
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- Applies to
- Settlement documents ?
MUST upload a copy to CourtMap as well as the Stipulation and Order of Dismissal for execution both must be uploaded on to CourtMAP
Summary: Upload a copy of the settlement notice and the stipulation and order of dismissal to CourtMAP for execution.
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- Applies to
- Filed motion
The moving party shall submit a copy of the filed motion via CourtMap when selecting the proposed hearing date. (a notice of hearing SHOULD NOT accompany the submission).
Summary: When selecting a proposed special-set hearing date, the moving party must submit a copy of the filed motion through CourtMAP without an accompanying notice of hearing.
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- Applies to
- Special set hearing cancellation ?
CANCELLATIONS OF SPECIAL SET HEARINGS: Must be requested through CourtMap.
Summary: Requests to cancel special-set hearings must be made through CourtMAP.
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- Applies to
- Seal or expunge motion ?
File the original with the Clerk’s office and send a copy to chambers via email.
Summary: For seal/expunge motions, file the original with the Clerk’s office and email a copy to chambers.
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- Applies to
- Return of property motion ?
File the original with the Clerk’s office and send a copy to chambers via email. You must copy all counsel of record on email.
Summary: For return-of-property motions, file the original with the Clerk’s office, email a copy to chambers, and copy all counsel of record.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of settlement
If your case is resolved through settlement, a Notice of Settlement must be filed with the Clerk’s Office. In addition, a copy must be emailed to sdania@jud11.flcourts.org to ensure the matter is removed from the trial docket.
Summary: After settlement, file a Notice of Settlement with the Clerk and email a copy to the judicial assistant.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Hearing request ?
ALL hearings in these matters must be coordinated via CourtMap, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Summary: Landlord/tenant hearings must be coordinated through courtMAP unless the court directs otherwise.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Special set hearing request ?
ALL Special Set Hearings ARE OPEN AND YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GO TO COURTMAP AND SCHEDULE ALL HEARINGS on your own and held via Zoom. Special Sets can only be set AFTER coordination.
Summary: Special-set hearings must be scheduled by the parties through courtMAP, are held via Zoom, and may be set only after coordination.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk’s Office.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk’s Office.
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- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
The party requesting the original hearing must file the Notice of Cancellation. File the Notice with the Clerk via courtMAP and fax a copy to Chambers to: 305-520-4050 prior to the scheduled hearing.
Summary: The party that requested the original hearing must file the cancellation notice with the Clerk through courtMAP and fax a copy to Chambers before the scheduled hearing.
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- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
Only the moving party can cancel the Special Set hearing. Please file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk of Courts and EMAIL a copy to the Judicial Assistant (Hviera-sanchez@jud11.flcourts.org) PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING.
Summary: Only the moving party may cancel a Special Set hearing; file the cancellation notice with the Clerk and email a copy to the Judicial Assistant before the hearing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice for trial
NO NOTICES FOR TRIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA REGULAR MAIL.
Summary: Notices for Trial will not be accepted by regular mail.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion
File your Emergency Motion with the Clerk or through the E-FILING PORTAL.
Summary: An emergency motion may be filed with the Clerk or through the E-Filing Portal.
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- Applies to
- Notice for trial
Once the Mediator’s report has been filed, you must file a Notice for Trial through the e-portal or with the clerk’s office.
Summary: After the mediator’s report is filed, file a Notice for Trial through the e-portal or with the Clerk’s office.
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- Applies to
- Proposed final judgment
2. Attorneys: You must send a proposed Final Judgment through "Proposed Orders" on CourtMAP and all attachments uploaded to "Supporting Documents". You will not have to appear in Court.
Summary: Attorneys requesting a UCD must submit a proposed Final Judgment through CourtMAP’s Proposed Orders section and upload all attachments as Supporting Documents.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Supporting documents
Submit your supporting documents (notice, filed motion, etc.) when creating the event (setting the hearing) on courtMAP.
Summary: Upload supporting documents, including the notice and filed motion, when creating the hearing event on courtMAP.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
Although the movant and the parties listed on the service list will receive an email indicating that a hearing has been set, a notice of hearing will not automatically generate. The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
Summary: The movant must separately e-file a notice of hearing because one is not generated automatically.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion calendar event ?
In order for a second motion to be heard on the case by either side, the moving party must schedule a separate event in courtMAP.
Summary: To have a second motion heard, the moving party must schedule a separate event in courtMAP.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Opposition
Once counsel has uploaded their motion for consideration along with the special set hearing request form, opposing counsel must upload any opposition to the motion.
Summary: After the moving counsel uploads the motion and Special Set request form, opposing counsel must upload any opposition.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Special set hearing request
All relevant documentation must be uploaded or the special set hearing request will be rejected.
Summary: Upload all relevant documentation or the Special Set hearing request will be rejected.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed notice of cancellation
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.
Summary: Upload the proposed Notice of Cancellation as a separate submission to the courtMAP hearing event and immediately contact chambers to report the upload.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation ?
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: If a Special Set hearing is canceled, file the Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk's Office.
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In order to make calendar, select an available date on courtMAP. The filed motion(s) and all documents in support must be attached when the hearing is scheduled. Once a green “Success” message appears, the hearing is properly calendared. * EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS MAY NOT BE SET ON THE MOTION CALENDAR. *
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Hearings must be calendared through courtMAP with the filed motion and all supporting documents attached, and evidentiary hearings may not be set on the motion calendar.
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- Applies to
- Notice of readiness for trial
Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed through the e-filing portal or with the Clerk’s office. Please include 11thFC39@jud11.flcourts.org in the service list and contact chambers to schedule a hearing date.
Summary: File the Notice of Readiness for Trial through the e-filing portal or with the clerk, include the specified address in the service list, and contact chambers to schedule a hearing.
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- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
If you reach a resolution after a hearing has been scheduled, the party that requested the hearing must, IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING A RESOLUTION, file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk or thru E-Portal AND EMAIL CHAMBERS to remove the matter from calendar.
Summary: When the parties resolve a matter after a hearing is scheduled, the requesting party must immediately file a cancellation notice with the clerk or through the E-Portal and email chambers.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion or proposed order ?
Sign up for COURTMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/ for submitting emergency motions and proposed orders to your assigned Judge
Summary: Sign up for CourtMap to submit emergency motions and proposed orders to the assigned Judge.
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- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation ?
The party that added the motion to the motion calendar must e-file a notice of cancelation and must take off the motion calendar in courtmap.
Summary: The party who added a motion to the calendar must electronically file a cancellation notice and remove the motion from CourtMap.
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- Applies to
- Motion and request for hearing ?
On the FLORIDA E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and a Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office. Add 11thFC38@jud11.flcourts.org to the courtesy copy email list.
Summary: For a special-set hearing or case-management conference, file the motion and hearing request with the Clerk through the Florida E-Filing Portal and add the division email to the courtesy-copy list.
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- Applies to
- Resolved case setting ?
Once your case is resolved, you must set the case through COURTMAP.
Summary: Once the case is resolved, set it through CourtMap.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Original note loan documents ?
Do not file or deliver original loan documents until Judge del Rio specifically instructs you to do so.
Summary: Original loan documents must not be filed or delivered until the Court specifically instructs to do so.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed order
Do NOT submit proposed orders through CourtMAP unless: 1. Instructed by the Court pursuant to a hearing or 2) is listed here as not requiring a hearing.
Summary: Proposed orders may only be submitted via CourtMAP if the Court instructed a hearing or the order type is listed as not requiring a hearing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
Upload motion(s) and relevant caselaw via courtMAP. DO NOT mail binders or hard copies to Chambers.
Summary: For special set hearings, motions and caselaw must be uploaded via CourtMAP; do not mail hard copies.
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Civil cases
All Emergency Motions must be uploaded via courtMAP once filed. The Emergency Motion must be filed with the clerk prior to submitting it to the Court via CourtMap Emergency task.
Machine summary
Emergency motions must be filed with the clerk and then uploaded via CourtMAP.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
The movant must e-file a notice of hearing via the e-portal system.
Summary: After creating a foreclosure motion event, the movant must e-file a notice of hearing via the e-portal.
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Civil cases
In order for your matter to be added to the Foreclosure Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motion(s) MUST: (1) be filed with the Clerk; and (2) courtesy copies, including supporting documents, if any, must be submitted via courtMAP under "Foreclosure Motion Calendar" or the matter will NOT be heard.
Machine summary
To be heard on the Foreclosure Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motion must be filed with the Clerk and courtesy copies must be submitted via courtMAP.
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- Applies to
- Hearing cancellation ?
If scheduled via CourtMAP, it must also be cancelled through CourtMAP.
Summary: A hearing scheduled through CourtMAP must also be cancelled through CourtMAP.
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- Applies to
- Motion in limine
3. Motions in Limine should be coordinated and scheduled through courtMAP, if possible, before jury selection.
Summary: Motions in limine should, if possible, be coordinated and scheduled through courtMAP before jury selection.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
In Person Hearing: Do not file any exhibits.
Summary: Exhibits must not be filed for an in-person hearing.
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Please Remember E-Filing: E-filing is not the same as courtMAP. Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge’s Motion Calendar. E-filing is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically.
Summary: E-filing with the Clerk does not set a matter on the motion calendar; CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers.
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- Applies to
- Competing proposed order ?
Do not submit competing orders via courtMAP.
Summary: Do not submit competing proposed orders through courtMAP.
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Civil cases
Efiling is not the same as courtMAP. Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge’s Motion Calendar. Efiling is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically
Summary: E-filing with the Clerk does not place a matter on the judge’s calendar; CourtMAP is separately used to submit courtesy copies to chambers.
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Be aware that eFiling is utilized to submit documents to The Clerk of Courts and provides electronic notifications and eService to the parties that have a listed email address.
Summary: eFiling is the method for submitting documents to the Clerk and provides eService to parties with email addresses.
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- Applies to
- Order
The party filing orders for the Court's consideration through courtMap must file in the correct folder, (Proposed Orders, Agreed Orders, or Emergencies).
Summary: Orders filed through CourtMap must be placed in the correct folder (Proposed Orders, Agreed Orders, or Emergencies).
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Reminder: E-Filing is not Court MAP. E-filing sends documents to the Clerk; court MAP submits to chambers and may be required to set hearings.
Summary: E-filing sends documents to the Clerk, while court MAP submits them to chambers and may be required to set hearings.
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- Applies to
- Pretrial motion ?
Any pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts, or via fax to (305) 971-5046, prior to the hearing date, include your case number in the subject line of this email.
Summary: Pretrial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts or by fax before the hearing date, and the case number must be included in the email subject line.
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This Section is now using courtMAP and document submissions are no longer available via eCourtesy.
Summary: This section uses courtMAP; document submissions through eCourtesy are no longer available.
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Efiling is not the same as courtMAP. Matter that are only efiled WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judges' Motion Calendar. efiling is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically while courtMAP is use to submit courtesy copies to Judge/Chambers electronically.
Summary: E-filing a document with the Clerk does not automatically submit it to the Judge’s Motion Calendar; courtMAP is used to submit electronic courtesy copies to the Judge or Chambers.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
To cancel a hearing, the party who placed the matter on calendar must cancel the hearing through court map if it is on motion calendar. If the matter is special set, then a notice of cancellation must be filed with the clerk's office and then emailed to the judicial assistant to be removed.
Summary: The party who calendared a Motion Calendar hearing must cancel it through courtMAP; for a Special Set, file a notice of cancellation with the clerk and email it to the judicial assistant.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
Cancellations: Counsel for the moving party shall file the Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk of Court and proceed to cancel the court event on courtMAP. You do not need to call Chambers to cancel Motion Calendar hearings.
Summary: For Motion Calendar cancellations, moving-party counsel must file a Notice of Cancellation with the clerk and cancel the courtMAP event; no call to chambers is needed.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion calendar hearing
To set a motion calendar hearing, select the date from the Court's availability (found on courtMAP).
Summary: Select an available courtMAP date to set a motion calendar hearing.
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Civil cases
We do not take hard copies.
Summary: The Court does not accept hard copies.
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Criminal cases
E-file your motions to chambers in addition to providing a copy.
Summary: E-file motions and also provide a copy to chambers.
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- Applies to
- Remote uncontested dissolution request ?
To request a UCD/RUCD please follow the steps below.
Summary: A request for a remote uncontested dissolution must follow the listed submission steps.
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- Applies to
- Driver license ?
If you do not wish to file a driver’s license in the court file, the case may be set on calendar and the driver’s license attached as a supporting document to the calendared event. (No hearing will take place).
Summary: Instead of filing a driver's license in the court file, a party may set the case on calendar and attach the license as a supporting document; no hearing will occur.
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Please Remember E-Filing: E-filing is not the same as COURTMAP. Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge’s Motion Calendar. E-filing is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically.
Summary: E-filing with the Clerk does not submit matters to the Judge’s Motion Calendar; CourtMAP is used to submit electronic courtesy copies to chambers.
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- Applies to
- Motion
CIVIL MOTIONS – Motions may be filed in person at your nearest Clerk of Courts Office or you may eFile your motion via the Florida Courts e-filing portal.
Summary: Civil motions may be filed in person at a Clerk of Courts Office or electronically through the Florida Courts e-filing portal.
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Effective January 11, 2022 Parties will no longer be required to email motions in WORD format
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As of January 11, 2022, parties are no longer required to email motions in Word format.
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- Applies to
- Final judgment
3. Self-Represented Individuals: You will not have to appear in Court. The Court will prepare a final judgment and send it to you automatically via CourtMAP.
Summary: For self-represented individuals, the Court will prepare the final judgment and send it through CourtMAP without requiring an appearance.
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- Applies to
- Final judgment
Self-Represented Individuals: You will not have to appear in Court. The Court will prepare a final judgment and send it to you automatically via CourtMAP.
Summary: For self-represented individuals, the Court prepares the final judgment and sends it through CourtMAP.
Is electronic filing required in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Carlos Guzman: Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Submit proposed and agreed family-case orders through courtMAP with a cover letter stating any objections or agreements for the judge to review.
Judge Gordon Murray: Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders, agreed orders, and their supporting documents must be submitted through court MAP.
Judge Diana Gonzalez-Whyte: Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties must upload evidence through the e-filing portal by searching for 'evidence' or 'evidentiary hearing' and selecting the 'evidentiary hearings' section under 'exhibits and transcripts'.
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