Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Page & Word Limits
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Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. 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.
Page, word and line limits
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Emergency motion
- Font
- Times New Roman 12 pt
Motions must be no more than 25 pages, double spaced, with 1 inch margins and 12 pt New Times Roman font; responses must be no more than 20 pages.
Motions have a 25 page limit, double spaced, 1 inch margins with 12 pt Fonts New Times Roman: and Responses are limited to 20 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Foreclosure motion
- Font
- Times New Roman 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Foreclosure motions are limited to 10 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.
Foreclosure Motions have a 10 page limit, double spaced, 1 inch margins with 12 pt Fonts using New Times Roman:
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
- Font
- Times New Roman 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Motion calendar motions are limited to 10 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.
Motion Calendar : are on Tuesday’s & Thursday’s at 9:00 AM: Motions have a 10 page limit, double spaced, 1 inch margins with 12 pt Fonts using New Times Roman:
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Special set motion
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Special set motions are limited to 25 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font.
Special Set Motions may not exceed 25 pages, double spaced, 1inch margins with 12PT Fonts.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion or memorandum
Motions and memoranda are limited to 20 pages, excluding exhibits, and leave of court must be obtained before submitting any that exceed the limit.
6. BE NO MORE THAN 20 PAGES IN LENGTH. LEAVE OF COURT MUST BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING ANY MOTION AND/OR MEMORANDA IN EXCESS OF 20 PAGES (THIS LIMIT DOES NOT INCLUDE EXHIBITS).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition
Responses filed in opposition to motions are limited to 20 pages.
7. RESPONSES FILED IN OPPOSITION TO MOTIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 20 PAGES.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
8. REPLY BRIEFS SHALL NOT EXCEED 10 PAGES.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion or response
A Motion or Response longer than 20 pages requires a hard copy at least seven calendar days before the hearing.
For any Motion or Response longer than 20 pages, please provide a hard copy (single-sided) to chambers at least 7 calendar days prior to the hearing.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
BE NO MORE THAN 20 PAGES IN LENGTH. LEAVE OF COURT MUST BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING ANY MOTION AND/OR MEMORANDA IN EXCESS OF 20 PAGES (THIS LIMIT DOES NOT INCLUDE EXHIBITS). YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE MOTION AND PROPOSED ORDER TO THE COURT SEEKING LEAVE TO EXCEED THE 20 PAGE LIMIT VIA THE PROPOSED ORDERS OPTION ON COURTMAP.
Summary: Motions and memoranda for specially set hearings are limited to 20 pages (excluding exhibits); exceeding the limit requires a separate motion and proposed order for leave of court.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition
RESPONSES FILED IN OPPOSITION TO MOTIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 20 PAGES.
Summary: Responses in opposition to motions shall not exceed 20 pages.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
REPLY BRIEFS SHALL NOT EXCEED 10 PAGES.
Summary: Reply briefs shall not exceed 10 pages.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
Motion for which hearing is requested-full title (Motion, without exhibits MUST NOT exceed 20 pages)
Summary: A motion submitted for a special set hearing must not exceed 20 pages, excluding exhibits.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
Motion for which hearing is requested-full title (Motion, without exhibits MUST NOT exceed 20 pages)
Summary: The motion for which a special set hearing is requested must not exceed 20 pages, excluding exhibits.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 20 pages
6. Be no more than 20 pages in length. Leave of Court must be provided prior to submitting any Motion and/or Memoranda in excess of 20 pages (This limit does not include Exhibits). You must submit a separate Motion and Proposed Order to the Court seeking leave to exceed the 20 page limit via the Proposed Orders option on courtMAP. 7. Responses filed in opposition to Motions shall not exceed 20 pages.
Summary: Motions and memoranda are limited to 20 pages (excluding exhibits) and responses in opposition are limited to 20 pages; leave of court is required before submitting anything over 20 pages.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Response
Responses are limited to 20 pages and are due 10 days prior to the hearing; no reply's will be allowed.
Summary: Special set responses are limited to 20 pages and due 10 days before the hearing; replies are not allowed.
Other limits (time, motions, days)
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion calendar hearing
Motion Calendar hearings are limited to five minutes per case.
Motion Calendar hearings are limited to five (5) minutes per case.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Applies to
- Motion calendar
No more than two motions may be set on a motion calendar.
NO MORE THAN TWO MOTIONS MAY BE SET PER MOTION CALENDAR.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Applies to
- Motion calendar
The 5 Minute Motion Calendar meets Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00 AM and hears only one motion per case.
The 5 Minute Motion Calendar is held on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. The Court will only hear 1 motion per case.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion calendar hearing
Each case on the Motion Calendar is limited to a five-minute hearing.
Motion Calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
- Applies to
- Expert witnesses ?
ONLY ONE (1) EXPERT, PER SPECIALTY, PER SIDE, is permitted, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Summary: Each side may have only one expert per specialty unless the Court orders otherwise.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Special set hearing ?
All available time slots are in 15-minute intervals. Only 15 minutes are permitted per motion, unless an evidentiary hearing is requested or the hearing is to address many discovery objections.
Summary: Special set hearing slots are in 15-minute intervals and allow 15 minutes per motion, except for requested evidentiary hearings or hearings addressing many discovery objections.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
- Applies to
- Motions on five minute calendar ?
The Court limits any one case to a total of 15 minutes (3 motions total).
Summary: A case may have no more than 15 minutes and three motions total on the five-minute motion calendar.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion calendar motions ?
The courtMap system only allows two (2) motions per case. 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: The courtMAP Motion Calendar permits two motions per case; a second motion requires the moving party to schedule a separate event.
What page or word limits apply to emergency motion in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 20 pages. Motions must be no more than 25 pages, double spaced, with 1 inch margins and 12 pt New Times Roman font; responses must be no more than 20 pages.
What page or word limits apply to foreclosure motion in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Foreclosure motions are limited to 10 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.
What page or word limits apply to motion in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Motion calendar motions are limited to 10 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font.
Judge Antonio Arzola's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes exhibits. Motions and memoranda for specially set hearings are limited to 20 pages (excluding exhibits); exceeding the limit requires a separate motion and proposed order for leave of court. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Marlene Fernandez-Karavetsos' rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes exhibits. The motion for which a special set hearing is requested must not exceed 20 pages, excluding exhibits. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
2 more rules answer this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to special set motion in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Special set motions are limited to 25 pages and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font.
What page or word limits apply to motion or memorandum in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes exhibits. Motions and memoranda are limited to 20 pages, excluding exhibits, and leave of court must be obtained before submitting any that exceed the limit.
What page or word limits apply to opposition in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Responses filed in opposition to motions are limited to 20 pages.
Judge Antonio Arzola's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Responses in opposition to motions shall not exceed 20 pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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