Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Service and Proof of Service Rules
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E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements. 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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- Applies to
- Order
All parties must be copied on every order submitted to the judge for signature.
All parties must be copied on all Orders submitted to the Judge for signature.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion
The Emergency Motion must be 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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- Deadline
- 48 hours
- Service
Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and the General Magistrate’s office at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Any evidence which is sought to be admitted must be sent to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrates office via email to 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
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Criminal cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
Motions must be filed and served on opposing counsel five days before the hearing, with time computed under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.514.
Motions must be filed and served upon opposing counsel five (5) days prior to being heard. See Fla. R. Gen. Practice and Jud. Admin. 2.514 regarding computation of time.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Return of property motion
To have a return-of-property motion set, defendants must file the original with the Clerk’s Office and provide copies to the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.
Defendants must file the original motion with the Clerk’s Office and provide a copy to the Judicial Assistant and cover opposing counsel for the motion to be set.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Return of property motion and notice
The motion and hearing notice must be served on both the agency holding the property and the State.
Both the motion and notice of hearing need to be served on the agency holding the property as well as the State.
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- Deadline
- 48 hours
- Service
Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and the General Magistrate’s office at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Any evidence which is sought to be admitted must be sent to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrates office via email to 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Financial disclosure
Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure under Rule 12.285(b)(1).
Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure pursuant to rule 12.285(b)(1).
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party
The opposing side must be electronically served with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Each exhibit must be provided to the opposing party at least seven days before trial, and unlisted exhibits may not be used absent good cause.
Each exhibit must be shown to the opposing attorney/pro se litigant at least seven (7) days before trial. Exhibits not specifically listed may not be used at trial except for good cause shown.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Mail to opposing party
Do not notice a hearing before confirmation; if the opposing party is not registered for CourtMAP, generate and mail a notice with a certificate of service.
PLEASE DO NOT NOTICE YOUR HEARINGS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT THE HEARING IS SET. IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion
The Motion and Notice of Hearing must be served on the agency holding the property and the State.
Both the Motion and Notice of Hearing need to be served on the agency holding the property as well as the State.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
The movant must prepare, file, and serve the Notice of Hearing on all parties.
The movant is responsible for preparing, filing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.
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For an emergency request, file the motion with the Clerk and serve the opposing party, call Chambers to confirm receipt, and await instructions after judicial review.
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.
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- Service
- Electronic service to court
Filers using the E-Filing Portal must add the stated address to the E-Service list.
When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL, please add 11thFC07@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party
The moving party must electronically serve the opposing side with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.
2. On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Emergency motion
Before proceeding with an emergency motion, ensure it has been filed with the Clerk and copies provided to opposing counsel.
Make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and copies provided to opposing counsel.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion response
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party
A response to the motion is required and must be filed and sent through courtMAP to the Court and opposing counsel at least five days before the hearing.
A response to the Motion shall be filed and sent to the Court through CourtMAP and to opposing counsel at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. (A response is required).
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Original loan documents
After the specified outcome, 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.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
Witness lists and exhibits must be exchanged within seven calendar days before an evidentiary hearing, or within 24 hours for an emergency hearing.
Prior to any evidentiary hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 7 calendar days of the hearing. In the event of an emergency hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 24 hours.
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- Deadline
- 45 calendar days
Mandatory disclosure, including a financial affidavit, must be exchanged within 45 days after service of the initial pleading, with a filed certificate of compliance.
Pursuant to Florida Family Law Rule 12.285(b)(2), mandatory disclosure must be exchanged within 45 days of serving the initial pleading, accompanied by the filing of a certificate of compliance as required by Rule 12.285(j). This includes a financial affidavit.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party
The opposing side must be electronically served with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
The pre-trial catalogue must list all potential trial exhibits; each exhibit must be shown to the opposing party at least seven days before trial, and unlisted exhibits are excluded absent good cause.
EXHIBIT LIST: The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list o all exhibits which may be used at trial. Each exhibit must be shown to the opposing attorney/pro se litigant at least seven (7) days before trial. Exhibits not specifically listed may not be used at trial except for good cause shown.
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The current financial statement attached to the pre-trial catalogue must also be exchanged with the other parties.
FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT: A current, fully executed financial statement in accordance with Form 12.901(d) or (e) of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure shall be attached to the Pre-trial Catalogue and exchanged with the attorneys/pro se litigants.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Mail to opposing party
Do not issue hearing notice before confirmation; if the opposing party is not registered with CourtMAP, generate a notice with a certificate of service and mail it to that party.
PLEASE DO NOT NOTICE YOUR HEARINGS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT THE HEARING IS SET. IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
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Submit the emergency motion through CourtMAP, file it with the Clerk, provide it to opposing counsel, and call chambers to confirm receipt.
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. Call Chambers to confirm that we received your Emergency motion.
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- Deadline
- 48 hours
- Service
Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and the General Magistrate’s office at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Any evidence which is sought to be admitted must be sent to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrates office via email to 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party
E-serve the opposing side with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
The client must provide a copy of the notice of new address to opposing counsel.
Client is responsible for updating the foregoing address by filing a notice of new address with the Clerk of the Court and providing a copy to opposing counsel.
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The scheduling party must share hearing Zoom details with individuals who are not on the service list.
Note: It is the responsibility of the scheduling party to share the Zoom details with any individuals not listed on the service list.
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Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure as required by Florida Family Law Rule 12.285(b)(1).
Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure pursuant to rule 12.285(b)(1).
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO
- Service
- Electronic service
eFiling provides electronic service and notifications to parties with a listed email address.
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.
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Civil cases
Until a new attorney appears, notices may be sent to the party at the address shown at the bottom of page two.
Until new counsel appears ________________________ may be noticed at the address shown at the bottom of the second page.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party. You must also contact your opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.
Summary: Before the hearing, a copy of each proposed exhibit must be provided to the opposing party and the parties must attempt to stipulate to exhibits.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.
Summary: The Zoom hearing link must be shared with clients, opposing counsel, and interested parties not on the service list.
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- Deadline
- 7 business days
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other ?
You must give 7 business days notice.
Summary: At least 7 business days' notice before the hearing must be given.
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- Service
- Email to all parties ?
Make sure the motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and all parties are included on the electronic mail correspondence.
Summary: All parties must be included on the email correspondence when requesting a hearing.
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- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
To request a hearing date: email Judicial Assistant Paula Lopez palopez@jud11.flcourts.org and copy opposing counsel.
Summary: Hearing request emails must copy opposing counsel.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Other to agency ?
Motions for Return of Property must be in writing and the moving party must provide the agency holding the property with notice of the hearing date.
Summary: The moving party on a motion for return of property must provide the agency holding the property with notice of the hearing date.
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- Service
- Electronic service to court ?
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 a separate email to the Judicial Assistant is required.
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- Deadline
- 48 hours
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
4. Once you have selected your hearing date, you must send a notice of hearing to all parties on the service list, including condominium and homeowners’ associations, as applicable. You must bring proof of this notice to the hearing; a minimum notice of 48 hours by fax or email is required for emergency hearings.
Summary: Notice of hearing must be sent to all parties on the service list including associations; proof of notice must be brought to the hearing; emergency hearings require a minimum of 48 hours notice by fax or email.
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Criminal cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
You must copy opposing counsel on all emails.
Summary: All emails to the JA/division must copy opposing counsel.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The movant is responsible for preparing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.
Summary: The movant must prepare and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties when placing a motion on calendar.
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- Applies to
- Pretrial ?
- Service
- Other to court ?
Pre-trials without proof of service on the docket will be continued pending service and taken off calendar.
Summary: Pre-trial conferences without proof of service on the docket will be continued pending service and taken off calendar.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
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 provided to opposing counsel in addition to being filed with the Clerk.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Hearing Notices: Written notice to opposing counsel/parties shall be provided by the scheduling party immediately after hearing is set, along with a copy of the motion, prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Summary: The scheduling party must provide written notice of the hearing, with a copy of the motion, to opposing counsel/parties immediately after the hearing is set.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 business days
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days
Summary: Motion calendar hearings require notice at least 5 business days before the hearing.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 business days
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Unilateral Settings: Parties may unilaterally set hearings on motion calendar if reasonable attempts have been made to coordinate the hearing to no avail and opposing counsel is provided with at least 5 business days’ notice.
Summary: Parties may unilaterally set motion calendar hearings only after reasonable but unsuccessful attempts to coordinate and with at least 5 business days' notice to opposing counsel.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If you are going to be presenting exhibits at the in person, zoom or telephonic hearing, you must contact the opposing attorney or party, provide them with a copy of the exhibits, an exhibit list and agree to the exhibits that will be admitted.
Summary: Parties presenting exhibits at in-person, Zoom, or telephonic hearings must provide copies of the exhibits and an exhibit list to the opposing attorney/party and attempt to agree on admissibility.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Orders
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All parties must be copied on all Orders submitted to the Judge for signature.
Summary: Every order submitted to the judge for signature must be copied to all parties.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All parties must be copied on all Orders submitted to the Judge for signature.
Summary: Every party must be copied on all orders submitted to the Judge for signature.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
The moving party is responsible for providing the filed Notice of Hearing and Zoom information to all opposing parties, including self-represented (pro se) litigants. The moving party must ensure that all parties have the necessary information to appear at the scheduled hearing.
Summary: The moving party must provide the filed Notice of Hearing and Zoom information to all opposing parties, including self-represented litigants, so all parties can appear.
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- Service
- Other ?
Cases without proof of service filed in the court record may be removed from the calendar and/or may not be called by the Court. Parties are responsible for ensuring that service has been properly effectuated and documented before the scheduled pre-trial conference.
Summary: Proof of service must be filed in the court record before the pre-trial conference; cases without it may be removed from the calendar or not called.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to court ?
When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL please add 11thFC33@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list
Summary: When filing through the E-Filing Portal, the division email 11thFC33@jud11.flcourts.org must be added to the E-Service list.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
Summary: The filing party must e-serve the opposing side with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.
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- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
Summary: If the opposing party is not registered for COURTMAP, the party must generate its own notice of hearing with an appropriate certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.
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- Applies to
- Motion ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
Summary: Filings must be e-served on the opposing side through the E-Filing Portal.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING PARTY IN ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA COURTMAP
Summary: The opposing party must be included in every courtMAP submission.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
Summary: If the opposing party is not registered for courtMAP, the filer must generate their own notice of hearing with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Please make sure the opposing party has received a copy as well.
Summary: Counsel must ensure the opposing party has received a copy of the motion.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Provide a copy to the State. If there is an objection by the State it will be reset with notice to the attorney.
Summary: A copy of the seal/expunge motion must be provided to the State, and if the State objects the hearing will be reset with notice to the attorney.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days
- Service
- Mail to agency ?
these motions require a 10-business day notice of hearing to the police department. Defense Counsel must present proof that the motion was submitted to the law enforcement agency holding the property. This can be accomplished by 1. Sending the motion to the agency by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and bringing the green return receipt post card to court 2. Faxing the motion to the agency and bringing a fax confirmation printout to court; or 3. Obtaining a receipt from the agency verifying they were served with the Motion.
Summary: Return-of-property motions require 10 business days' notice of hearing to the police department, and defense counsel must prove service on the law enforcement agency holding the property via certified mail return receipt, fax confirmation, or an agency receipt.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Provide the State with a copy of the motion.
Summary: Counsel must provide the State with a copy of the motion to increase or reduce bond.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The movant is responsible for preparing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.
Summary: The movant must prepare and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties.
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- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
In the event of an emergency hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 24 hours.
Summary: For emergency hearings, witness lists and exhibits must be exchanged within 24 hours of the hearing.
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- Deadline
- 45 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Pursuant to Florida Family Law Rule 12.285(b)(2), mandatory disclosure must be exchanged within 45 days of serving the initial pleading, accompanied by the filing of a certificate of compliance as required by Rule 12.285(j). This includes a financial affidavit. Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure pursuant to rule 12.285(b)(1). In the event this Court determines that Rule 12.285 has not been complied with, and the parties have not agreed in writing to an extension for the exchange of disclosure, this Court may issue an order show cause why the matter should not be dismissed or default entered against the non-compliant party, or both.
Summary: Mandatory disclosure (including financial affidavit) must be exchanged within 45 days of serving the initial pleading, and non-compliance may result in an order to show cause why the matter should not be dismissed or default entered.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
EXHIBIT LIST: The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list o all exhibits which may be used at trial. Each exhibit must be shown to the opposing attorney/pro se litigant at least seven (7) days before trial. Exhibits not specifically listed may not be used at trial except for good cause shown.
Summary: Each exhibit must be shown to the opposing party at least 7 days before trial, and exhibits not listed in the Pre-trial Catalogue may not be used except for good cause.
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- Service
- Electronic service to court ?
When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL please add 11thFC47@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list.
Summary: Filings through the E-Filing Portal must add 11thFC47@jud11.flcourts.org to the e-service list.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
The setting party must provide Notice of Hearing with instructions on how to appear using Zoom to the opposing party when scheduling a hearing and must file the notice with the Clerk.
Summary: The setting party must serve the opposing party a Notice of Hearing with Zoom instructions when scheduling and must file the notice with the Clerk.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
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 provided to opposing counsel.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days
Summary: Motions set on the Motion Calendar require at least 7 calendar days' notice before the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Written Notice to Opposing/Parties prior to hearing shall be provided immediately after hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion.
Summary: Written notice of the hearing, along with a copy of the motion, must be provided to opposing parties immediately after the hearing is set.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The movant is responsible for preparing and serving the Notice of Hearing to all parties
Summary: The movant must prepare and serve the Notice of Hearing on all parties when placing a motion on calendar.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The movant must prepare and serve the Notice(s) of Hearing.
Summary: For Nebbia motions, the movant must prepare and serve the Notice(s) of Hearing.
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- Applies to
- Motion for return of property ?
- Service
- Other to agency ?
The motion must be served on the arresting agency and proof of said service must be provided at the hearing.
Summary: Motions for return of property must be served on the arresting agency, and proof of service must be provided at the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list and exhibits to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).
Summary: A copy of the exhibit list and exhibits must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney before the hearing.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
Summary: The opposing side must be e-served through the E-Filing Portal with the filing.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Courtmap submission ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING COUNSEL OR PRO SE PARTY(IES) IN ALL SUBMISSIONS
Summary: Opposing counsel or the pro se party must be included in all Courtmap submissions.
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- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
Summary: If the opposing party is not registered for Courtmap, the filer must generate their own notice with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
All parties must be copied on the email.
Summary: All parties must be copied on the email submitting an agreed transfer to chambers.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
Summary: Parties must e-serve the opposing side with their filing through the E-Filing Portal.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Original note loan documents
- Service
- Mail to clerk ?
The Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to the following mailing address: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center 20 NW 1st Avenue, Third Floor Miami, FL 33128 Important: Use a delivery method with tracking.
Summary: Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (Attn: Notes and Mortgages) in Miami using a delivery method with tracking.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days
Summary: Foreclosure calendar hearings require notice of 7 calendar days before the hearing.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The moving party must give five business days notice.
Summary: The moving party on the foreclosure motion calendar must give five business days' notice.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Original note mortgage
- Service
- Mail to clerk ?
Do not mail original note & mortgage to Chambers. The Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to the following mailing address: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center 20 NW 1st Avenue, Third Floor Miami, FL 33128 Important: Use a delivery method with tracking.
Summary: The original note & mortgage must not be mailed to Chambers; it must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (Attn: Notes and Mortgages) using a tracked delivery method.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Special set request
- Service
Email should include an e-filed copy of the motion, and a completed special set request form with full details provided.
Summary: The special set request email must include an e-filed copy of the motion and a completed special set request form with full details.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
You must register your email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court in order to receive notices, Recommended Orders, and Orders.
Summary: Parties must register their email and physical mailing addresses with the Clerk to receive notices, Recommended Orders, and Orders.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Setting parties must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance.
Summary: The party setting a hearing must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to court ?
When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL please add 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list.
Summary: When filing through the E-Filing Portal, parties must add 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org to the e-service list.
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- Service
- Email to court ?
Please be aware the above email address will only accept emails directly from the E-FILING PORTAL and will reject all other emails sent from other email addresses.
Summary: The division e-service email address only accepts emails sent directly from the E-Filing Portal and rejects all other emails.
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- Applies to
- Motion ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
Summary: Parties must e-serve the opposing side with their filing through the E-Filing Portal.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING PARTY IN ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA COURTMAP
Summary: The opposing party must be included in all COURTMAP submissions.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
Summary: If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMap, the party must generate its own notice of hearing with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
Both parties’ information must be entered into the Service List on Court Maps.
Summary: Both parties' information must be entered into the Service List on courtMAP.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
The setting party must provide Notice of Hearing with instructions on how to appear using Zoom to the opposing party when scheduling a hearing and must file the notice with the Clerk. The NOH automatically generated by courtMAP is not sufficient as it will not reflect the Zoom meeting information.
Summary: The setting party must serve the opposing party a notice of hearing containing Zoom appearance instructions and file it with the clerk; the courtMAP auto-generated NOH is insufficient because it lacks Zoom information.
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- Applies to
- Original loan documents
- Service
- Other to clerk ?
Original Loan Documents: Must be delivered to the Clerk's office prior to hearing. Please see the "Foreclosure" tab for specific instructions. NO LOAN DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE SENT TO CHAMBERS.
Summary: Original loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk's office before the hearing and must never be sent to chambers.
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- Applies to
- Original note and mortgage ?
- Service
- Other to clerk ?
Do not mail original note & mortgage to Chambers. The following items must be hand-delivered to the Courthouse or by Fed-Ex: 1.Original note 2.Original mortgage 3. Notice of filing of both 4. Receipt for costs 5. Final disposition form completed
Summary: Original notes and mortgages must not be mailed to chambers; the original note, mortgage, notice of filing, cost receipt, and final disposition form must be hand-delivered or sent by FedEx to the Courthouse.
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- Deadline
- 1 business days
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Coordination of Hearings: Hearings shall be “coordinated” with all counsel and unrepresented parties. “Coordinated” means that the moving party offers a date upon service of the motion and all others respond within one (1) business day with agreement to the offered date or an alternate date(s) that is/are within a week of the offered date and on a date that the Court holds Motion Calendar. Failure to “coordinate” entitles the moving party to set the motion for hearing on the offered date.
Summary: Hearings must be coordinated: the moving party offers a date upon service of the motion and all others must respond within one business day, or the moving party may set the hearing on the offered date.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing to ALL PARTIES relevant to the case.
Summary: The scheduling party must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties relevant to the case.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The movant must serve all parties and all affected non-parties with a copy of the motion.
Summary: The movant of a nonparty motion to vacate a confidentiality order or unseal records must serve all parties and all affected non-parties with the motion.
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- Service
- Court service to all parties ?
The Court shall be responsible for providing a copy of the motion to all parties and all affected non-parties in such a way as not to reveal the confidential information to the movant.
Summary: When party names or addresses are confidential, the Court (not the movant) must serve the motion on all parties and affected non-parties in a manner that does not reveal the confidential information.
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- Applies to
- Notice of confidential information ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing was furnished by U.S. mail/ personal service to: __________, on __________, 20 ___.
Summary: The Notice of Confidential Information form must include a certificate of service stating the service method (U.S. mail or personal service), recipient, and date.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Written Notice to opposing counsel/parties shall be provided immediately after a hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion. The setting party is responsible for filing the Notice of Hearing on the docket.
Summary: Written notice with a copy of the motion must be provided to opposing counsel/parties immediately after a hearing is set, and the setting party must file the Notice of Hearing on the docket.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Motion
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
Motions must be filed and served upon opposing counsel five (5) days prior to being heard. See Fla. R. Gen. Practice and Jud. Admin. 2.514. A copy of the filed motion must be forwarded to the Judicial Assistant by e-mail once filed to ensure it is properly scheduled. E-mails must include the subject line: HRG 11/29/2021 M21-012345 JOHN DOE.
Summary: Motions must be filed and served 5 days before hearing, a copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant upon filing with the required subject line format.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Motion for return of property ?
- Service
- Other to agency ?
Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days' notice. Both the motion and notice of hearing need to be served on the agency holding the property as well as on the State. Failure to file/provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties will be grounds for denial of the motion.
Summary: Motions for return of property require service on the holding agency and the State with at least 10 days' notice to the agency's legal department; failure to provide notice is grounds for denial.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All parties must be included in all communications to the Court.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All Report and Recommendations and Orders for signature to the General Magistrate must first be circulated among the parties.
Summary: All Reports and Recommendations and Orders for signature must first be circulated among the parties before submission to the General Magistrate.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
Counsel must receive a copy of all documents submitted to the court and must be included on all correspondence sent to the Assistant of the General Magistrate.
Summary: In Juvenile Marchman cases, appointed counsel must receive copies of all documents submitted to the court and must be included on all correspondence sent to the General Magistrate's Assistant.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
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 must be filed with the Clerk of Court (COCC) and a copy submitted to the opposing side or their attorney.
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- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party.
Summary: Before the hearing, a copy of each proposed exhibit must be provided to the opposing party.
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- Applies to
- Exhibit list
In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).
Summary: A copy of the exhibit list must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney before the hearing.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Electronic service to court ?
Please add F006@jud11.flcourts.org (Division email) to your service list to ensure Chambers receives copies of motions submitted through e-filing.
Summary: Add the division email F006@jud11.flcourts.org to your service list so Chambers receives copies of motions submitted through e-filing.
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- Service
- Other to agency ?
Defense Counsel must present proof that the motion was submitted to the law enforcement agency holding the property. This can be accomplished by (1) sending the motion to the agency by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and bringing the green return receipt post card to court; (2) faxing the motion to the agency and bringing a fax confirmation printout to court; or (3) obtaining a receipt from the agency verifying they were served with the Motion.
Summary: Defense counsel must present proof the return-of-property motion was served on the law enforcement agency, via certified mail return receipt, fax confirmation, or agency receipt.
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- Applies to
- Motion
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing and accompanying motions has been sent via mail this ___ day of ___________________,________, pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to the following:
Summary: The certificate of service must certify that a true and correct copy of the motions was sent via mail to all opposing parties pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed exhibit list
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
At least seven days prior to any evidentiary hearing, all parties or their counsel shall file with the e-filing portal and serve on the opposing party or counsel, a Proposed Exhibit List.
Summary: The Proposed Exhibit List must be served on the opposing party or counsel at least 7 days before the evidentiary hearing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibit
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
At least seven days prior to any evidentiary hearing, all parties or their counsel shall file with the e-filing portal and serve on the opposing party or counsel, each Exhibit which the party wishes to use at the evidentiary hearing.
Summary: Each exhibit must be served on the opposing party or counsel at least 7 days before the evidentiary hearing.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Setting parties must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance. Also zoom instructions must be sent by the setting party.
Summary: For motion calendar hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send Zoom instructions.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
SETTING PARTIES MUST NOTIFY ALL PARTIES OF INTEREST OF THE SPECIAL SET HEARING AND CONFIRM THEIR ATTENDANCE. ALSO ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SENT BY THE SETTING PARTY.
Summary: For special set hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send Zoom instructions.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Special set hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
SETTING PARTIES MUST NOTIFY ALL PARTIES OF INTEREST OF THE SPECIAL SET HEARING AND CONFIRM THEIR ATTENDANCE. ALSO ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SENT BY THE SETTING PARTY.
Summary: For special set hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send the zoom instructions.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
Parties and their counsel are required to register for the clerk's electronic service list and are required to keep an accurate email address.
Summary: All parties and counsel must register for the clerk's electronic service list and maintain an accurate email address.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Pleadings
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All Pleadings must be filed in the Clerk's Office with copies to all parties.
Summary: All pleadings must be filed in the Clerk's Office with copies served on all parties.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Trial exhibits ?
All exhibits to be offered in evidence at trial, except those used for an impeachment, shall be provided to opposing counsel/party for examination and initialing.
Summary: At least 10 days before trial, all trial exhibits except impeachment exhibits must be provided to opposing counsel/party for examination and initialing.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
All parties to the case must be included in the email.
Summary: All parties to the case must be included in the email requesting a hearing date.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Electronic service to court ?
E-service/E-courtesy: Please add F015@jud11.flcourts.org (Division email) to your service list to ensure Chambers receives copies of motions submitted through e-filing.
Summary: Counsel must add the division email F015@jud11.flcourts.org to their service list so chambers receives copies of motions submitted through e-filing.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
Summary: Motions filed on the E-Filing Portal must be e-served on the opposing side.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING PARTY IN ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA COURTMAP
Summary: The opposing party must be included in all CourtMap submissions.
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- Service
- Electronic service ?
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-service of documents.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion ?
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
Opposing Counsel/Party MUST BE COPIED.
Summary: The email to chambers about an emergency motion must copy opposing counsel/party.
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- Applies to
- Request for special set hearing ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing and accompanying motions has been sent via mail this ___ day of ___________________,________, pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to the following:
Summary: A certificate of service must certify that a true and correct copy of the request and accompanying motions was sent via mail to the opposing parties pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
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: The emergency motion must be provided to opposing counsel.
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- Notice for trial ?
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
On the service list you MUST include all parties(email addresses) to the case to assure proper delivery of Trial Order via CourtMap.
Summary: The service list must include email addresses for all parties to the case to ensure proper delivery of the Trial Order via CourtMap.
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- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
If a party to the case does not have an email address, the Plaintiff is hereby directed to notify all parties by U.S. Postal regular mail.
Summary: If a party has no email address, the plaintiff must notify all parties by U.S. Postal regular mail.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order ?
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
Service List Requirements: When submitting orders, you must include physical mailing addresses for any party who has not provided an email address.
Summary: When submitting orders, the service list must include physical mailing addresses for any party who has not provided an email address.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
For any Landlord/Tenant Proposed Orders, please ensure that ALL parties are included in the service list.
Summary: Landlord/tenant proposed orders must include all parties on the service list.
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- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Written Notice to opposing counsel/parties shall be provided immediately after a hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion.
Summary: Written notice of the hearing and a copy of the motion must be provided to opposing counsel/parties immediately after the hearing is set.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Please ensure that ALL parties have been included on the service list.
Summary: All parties must be included on the service list for proposed orders.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
When a hearing is scheduled for an emergency matter and there is no contact information for the defendant, plaintiff must post the hearing notice on the defendant's door.
Summary: If the defendant has no contact information, the plaintiff must serve the emergency hearing notice by posting it on the defendant's door.
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- Deadline
- 5 business days
- Service
- Other ?
Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days
Summary: Hearings on the open motion calendar require at least 5 business days' notice before the hearing.
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- Deadline
- 7 business days
- Service
- Other ?
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days
Summary: Special set hearings require at least 7 business days' notice before the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
2. Forward a copy of the motion to opposing counsel.
Summary: A copy of the emergency motion must be forwarded to opposing counsel.
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- Emergency motion ?
- Service
- Other to clerk ?
The Court will not schedule an Emergency Hearing on a new case where there has not been proper service. A return of service must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.
Summary: No emergency hearing will be scheduled on a new case without proper service, and a return of service must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.
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- Deadline
- 3 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Exhibits ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Parties may deliver to chambers a physical copy/binders of evidence, however, one must also be delivered to opposing counsel at least three (3) days prior to the hearing date.
Summary: Physical evidence binders delivered to chambers must also be delivered to opposing counsel at least three days before the hearing date.
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- Service
- Other to court ?
SEAL/EXPUNGE: File the original with the Clerk's office and send a copy to chambers. The JA set the motion on calendar. Counsel does not have to be present at the hearing if all documents are in order.
Summary: Seal/expunge motions must be filed with the Clerk with a copy sent to chambers; counsel need not attend the hearing if all documents are in order.
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- Service
- Other ?
RETURN OF PROPERTY: File the original with the Clerk's office, send a copy to the State, the agency in possession of the property, and to chambers. The judicial assistant will set the motion on calendar. The motion will be scheduled at least two weeks later to give the State sufficient time to determine if it, or the arresting agency, has an objection.
Summary: Return of property motions must be filed with the Clerk with copies to the State, the possessing agency, and chambers, and will be scheduled at least two weeks out.
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- Applies to
- Motion to increase or reduce bond ?
- Service
- Email to court ?
INCREASE/REDUCE BOND: File the original with the Clerk's office and email a copy to chambers.
Summary: Bond increase/reduce motions must be filed with the Clerk with an emailed copy to chambers.
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- Applies to
- Motion to suppress ?
- Service
- Other to court ?
SUPPRESSION MOTIONS: File the original with the Clerk's office and send a copy to chambers. The judicial assistant will place the case on calendar to select a special set date and time for the hearing.
Summary: Suppression motions must be filed with the Clerk with a copy to chambers, after which the JA calendars the case to select a special set hearing date.
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Criminal cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
You must copy opposing counsel on all emails.
Summary: Opposing counsel must be copied on all emails, including emails to the JA placing motions on calendar.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The movant is responsible for preparing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.
Summary: The movant must prepare and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties after the JA sets the motion on calendar.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
The setting party must provide Notice of Hearing with instructions on how to appear using Zoom to the opposing party when scheduling a hearing and must file the notice with the Clerk.
Summary: When scheduling a hearing, the setting party must provide the Notice of Hearing to the opposing party and file it with the Clerk.
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- Applies to
- Emergency motion
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.
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- Deadline
- 7 business days
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other ?
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days
Summary: Notice of hearing must be given at least 7 business days before the hearing.
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- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party. You must also contact your opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.
Summary: Before the hearing, parties must provide copies of all proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
You must register your email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court in order to receive notices, reports, and orders.
Summary: Parties must register their email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices, reports, and orders.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All matters to be heard by the court MUST be filed the Clerk of Court, and a copy must be submitted to the other side or their attorney.
Summary: All matters to be heard by the court must be filed with the Clerk of Court and a copy submitted to the other side or their attorney.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The opposing party or their attorney (as well as any other necessary parties such as a Guardian Ad Litem or Assistant State Attorney for the Department of Revenue) must be included in all communications to the Court.
Summary: All communications to the Court must include the opposing party or their attorney and any other necessary parties such as a Guardian Ad Litem or Assistant State Attorney.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All matters to be heard by the court MUST be filed the Clerk of Court, and a copy must be submitted to the other side or their attorney.
Summary: All matters to be heard by the court must be filed with the Clerk of Court and a copy must be submitted to the other side or their attorney.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All attorneys are solely responsible for serving notice on all parties involved in a case.
Summary: Attorneys bear sole responsibility for serving notice on all parties in the case.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The Court and Judge Lopez's office will NOT, and are NOT responsible for, providing notice of hearings, trial settings, calendar calls, or orders entered by the Court. This obligation remains in effect even where the opposing party is self-represented (pro se) or has been Defaulted.
Summary: The Court will not provide notice of hearings, trial settings, calendar calls, or orders, and the parties' notice duty applies even when the opposing party is pro se or defaulted.
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- Service
- Mail to clerk ?
The original note/loan documents are to be delivered to: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages, Location: Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, 20 NW 1st Court, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33128 and also Use delivery with tracking.
Summary: Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts, Attn: Notes and Mortgages, at the Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center using tracked delivery.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other ?
You must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.
Summary: After scheduling a hearing via CourtMAP, parties must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If you are going to be presenting exhibits at the zoom or telephonic hearing, you must contact the opposing attorney or party and agree to the exhibits that will be admitted.
Summary: Before a Zoom or telephonic hearing, parties presenting exhibits must contact the opposing attorney or party and agree on the exhibits to be admitted.
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- Applies to
- Exhibit list
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).
Summary: A copy of the exhibit list must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Please make sure the opposing party has received a copy as well.
Summary: Counsel must ensure the opposing party has received a copy of the motion.
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- Deadline
- 0 hours ?
- Applies to
- Cover letter
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
All counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied on the cover letter, including any proposed Order, at the same time provided to the Court. If counsel does not have an email address for an unrepresented party, counsel must mail or hand deliver the proposed order and letter to the Court consistent with the instructions above.
Summary: All counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied on the cover letter and proposed order at the same time they are provided to the Court, with mail or hand delivery required if counsel lacks an email address for an unrepresented party.
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- Applies to
- Cover letter
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
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: The cover letter accompanying a proposed agreed or consent order must be copied to all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties.
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- Applies to
- Proposed order
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
The proposed order service list must contain e-filing addresses for opposing counsel/unrepresented party.
Summary: The proposed order service list must contain e-filing addresses for opposing counsel and unrepresented parties.
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- Service
- Electronic service ?
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-service of documents.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The setting party shall file a Notice of Hearing, inclusive of the full title of pleading that is being set, the Docket Index Number for said pleading, and the Zoom link, via ePortal and serve same upon all necessary parties.
Summary: The setting party must serve the Notice of Hearing upon all necessary parties.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Communication to court ?
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
The opposing party or their attorney (as well as any other necessary parties such as a Guardian Ad Litem or Assistant State Attorney for the Department of Revenue) must be included in all communications to the Court.
Summary: All communications to the Court must include the opposing party or their attorney and other necessary parties such as a Guardian Ad Litem or Assistant State Attorney.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
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: A copy of every matter filed for hearing must be submitted to the opposing side or their attorney.
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- Applies to
- Proposed exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party. You must also contact the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.
Summary: Before the hearing, parties must provide copies of proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to the exhibits.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion for rehearing
- Service
- Mail to court ?
ALL MOTIONS FOR REHEARING/RECONSIDERATION MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. DO NOT SCHEDULE FOR HEARING. MOTION FOR REHEARING/RECONSIDERATION MUST BE FILED AND SERVED ON THE JUDGE VIA REGULAR US MAIL AND BY CONTACTING THE CHAMBERS AT 305-349-7020, AS SOON AS MOTION APPEARS ON THE DOCKET (leaving a message is sufficient).
Summary: Motions for rehearing/reconsideration must not be scheduled for hearing; they must be served on the judge by regular US mail and chambers contacted at 305-349-7020 as soon as the motion appears on the docket.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion to disqualify
- Service
- Electronic service to court ?
ALL MOTIONS TO DISQUALIFY ARE TO BE SERVED ON THE COURT BY UPLOADING SAME TO EMERGENCY TASK IN COURTMAP AND BY EMAIL TO JUDGE MANNO SCHURR (vmannoschurr@jud11.flcourts.org - this email address is for Motion to Disqualify ONLY, do not use Judge's email for any other inquiries) with a copy to all parties.
Summary: Motions to disqualify must be served on the court by uploading to the CourtMap Emergency Task and emailing the judge, with a copy to all parties.
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- Deadline
- 48 hours
- Applies to
- Exhibits ?
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
Any evidence which is sought to be admitted must be sent to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrates office via email to 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
Summary: Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrate's office at least 48 hours before the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
Summary: If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMAP, the movant must generate their own notice of hearing with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
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-served on the opposing party in writing at least five days before trial; failure absent good cause is sufficient basis for denial.
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- Service
- Other to agency ?
Both the motion and notice of hearing need to be served on the agency holding the property as well as the State. Failure to provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties will be grounds for denial of the motion.
Summary: The return of property motion and notice of hearing must be served on the agency holding the property and the State, with proof of notice; failure to provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties is grounds for denial.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to agency ?
Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days notice.
Summary: Notices for return of property hearings must be sent to the agency's legal department with at least ten days' notice.
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- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Applies to
- Case law
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If you have case law, please email it to the Judicial Assistant for the Judge before the hearing and cover opposing counsel at least 24 hours prior to hearing.
Summary: Case law must be provided to (covered on) opposing counsel at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.
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- Deadline
- 48 hours
- Applies to
- Documents and evidence ?
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
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: A scanned copy of all documents and/or evidence must be sent directly to opposing counsel at least 48 hours before the hearing.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Other to court ?
Motions must be hand delivered or emailed to the Judicial Assistant prior to asking for a hearing.
Summary: Before asking for a hearing date, counsel must hand deliver or email the motion to the Judicial Assistant.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other ?
The movant must prepare and serve the Notice of Hearing.
Summary: The Nebbia movant must prepare and serve the Notice of Hearing.
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Criminal cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All pretrial motions in limine, and any motion requiring an evidentiary hearing shall be filed and served upon opposing counsel at least five (5) days prior to trial.
Summary: Pretrial motions in limine and motions requiring evidentiary hearings must be served upon opposing counsel at least five days before trial.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Mail to agency ?
The movant must prepare a Notice of Hearing that includes the law enforcement agency holding the property and be prepared to show the Court proof that they were served. This can be accomplished by (1) sending the Motion and Notice of Hearing to the agency by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and bringing the green return receipt post card to court; or (2) obtaining a receipt from the agency verifying they were served with the Motion and Notice of Hearing.
Summary: The movant must be prepared to show the Court proof that the agency holding the property was served, either by certified mail return receipt or an agency receipt verifying service.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to other ?
Defense counsel shall notice the bondsman of the hearing.
Summary: Defense counsel must provide the bondsman with notice of the bond hearing.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Discovery motion
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Discovery motions (motions to compel, motions to perpetuate testimony, motions for protective order, etc.) shall be filed and served a reasonable time before hearing, to permit opposing counsel an opportunity to respond and to prepare for hearing.
Summary: Discovery motions must be filed and served a reasonable time before the hearing so opposing counsel can respond and prepare.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party. You must also contact your opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.
Summary: Before the hearing, each party must provide copies of proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Other ?
Motions to compel should be filed and served within a reasonable time before hearing, to permit opposing counsel an opportunity to prepare for the hearing and/or obtain the discovery being requested.
Summary: Motions to compel must be filed and served within a reasonable time before the hearing so opposing counsel can prepare and/or obtain the requested discovery.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to other ?
Days/Time/Location: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom. It is the responsibility of counsel to provide the Zoom link to anyone not on the service list.
Summary: Counsel is responsible for providing the Zoom hearing link to anyone not on the service list.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
Service List: You must add physical street addresses to the service list for all parties that have not provided an email.
Summary: Physical street addresses must be added to the service list for all parties that have not provided an email address.
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- Service
- Email to clerk ?
Please make sure that you register your email address and mailing address with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices of hearing and orders.
Summary: Parties must register their email and mailing addresses with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices of hearing and orders.
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- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
If the opposing party is self-represented and counsel does not possess contact information for that party, counsel may contact the Judicial Assistant without the opposing party participating in the communication. However, if counsel possesses an email address for the self-represented party, the self-represented party must be copied on all correspondence to the Judicial Assistant regarding the unilateral setting of the hearing.
Summary: If counsel has an email address for a self-represented opposing party, the pro se party must be copied on all correspondence to the Judicial Assistant regarding unilateral hearing setting; if no contact information exists, counsel may contact the Judicial Assistant without the pro se party.
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- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff's counsel must provide notice of the hearing to all opposing parties and file the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk of Court.
Summary: Plaintiff's counsel must provide notice of the pre-trial hearing to all opposing parties and file the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk of Court.
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- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
If the opposing party is self-represented and counsel does not possess contact information for that party, counsel may communicate directly with the Judicial Assistant regarding the unilateral hearing request. However, if counsel has an email address for the self-represented party, that party must be copied on all correspondence to the Judicial Assistant concerning the scheduling request.
Summary: If counsel has an email address for a self-represented opposing party, that party must be copied on all correspondence to the Judicial Assistant about the unilateral scheduling request; otherwise counsel may communicate with the Judicial Assistant directly.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Prior to any evidentiary hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 7 calendar days of the hearing.
Summary: Witness lists and exhibits must be exchanged between the parties within 7 calendar days before any evidentiary hearing.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days
Summary: Notice of hearings on the Motion Calendar must be provided at least 7 calendar days before the hearing.
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- Proposed order ?
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
Make sure to add physical addresses to service list for a party that has not provided an email.
Summary: The service list must include physical addresses for any party that has not provided an email address.
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- Hearing request email ?
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
Please copy opposing counsel on the email and attach the Motion and a proposed Order.
Summary: Opposing counsel must be copied on the email requesting a hearing date for a non-emergency motion.
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- Special set hearing request ?
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
Please copy opposing counsel on the email and attach the Motion.
Summary: Opposing counsel must be copied on the email requesting a special set hearing date.
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- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You will receive a Notice of Hearing either by personal service or in the mail. FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR NOTICE OF HEARING, WHICH STATE whether your hearing is IN PERSON at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse, OR on ZOOM.
Summary: Notice of Hearing for final injunction hearings is served by personal service or mail, and the notice's instructions stating whether the hearing is in person or on Zoom must be followed.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Email to judicial assistant ?
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
JA's email: fparent@jud11.flcourts.org - (Copy to all parties required)
Summary: Any email sent to the Judicial Assistant must include a copy to all parties.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
All parties must be copied on the email to Chambers.
Summary: All parties must be copied on emails sent to Chambers, including special set requests.
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- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party.
Summary: Copies of all proposed exhibits must be provided to the opposing party before the hearing.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
It is the responsibility of the scheduling party to provide the Zoom information to anyone not on the service list, including parties to be served via physical mail.
Summary: The scheduling party must provide Zoom information to anyone not on the service list, including parties served by physical mail.
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- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
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. It the moving party's responsibility to serve all parties with the notice generated by the Court, including parties to be served via physical mail.
Summary: A special set hearing is not scheduled until the 'Approved' email is received, and the moving party must serve all parties with the court-generated notice, including parties served by physical mail.
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- Deadline
- 5 business days
- Service
- Other ?
Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days
Summary: Motions set on the Motion Calendar require notice at least 5 business days before the hearing.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.
Summary: The Zoom hearing link must be shared with clients, opposing counsel, and any interested parties not on the service list.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Email to court ?
E-Service Address: 11thD005@jud11.flcourts.org
Summary: E-service to the division must be directed to 11thD005@jud11.flcourts.org.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service ?
You must register your email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court in order to receive notices, reports, and orders. Contact the Clerk of Courts at (305) 275-1155
Summary: Parties must register their email and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court (305-275-1155) to receive notices, reports, and orders.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Setting parties must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance. Also zoom instructions must be sent by the setting party.
Summary: For motion calendar hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send zoom instructions.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed order
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
The proposed order should be submitted to the other parties for review and agreement as to form prior to submission to CMAP.
Summary: The proposed order must be circulated to the other parties for review and agreement as to form before submission to CMAP.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail to clerk ?
The Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to the following mailing address: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center 20 NW 1st Avenue, Third Floor Miami, FL 33128 Important: Use a delivery method with tracking.
Summary: Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (Attn: Notes and Mortgages) using a delivery method with tracking.
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- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
Summary: If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMap, the filer must generate their own notice with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.
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Criminal cases
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
please be advised all parties to the case must be included in the email
Summary: The email request to place a case on the calendar must include all parties to the case.
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- Zoom hearing link ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.
Summary: Parties must share the Zoom hearing link with clients, opposing counsel, and interested parties not on the service list.
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- Exhibit list
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list and proposed exhibits to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).
Summary: A copy of the exhibit list and proposed exhibits must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list and proposed exhibits to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).
Summary: A copy of the exhibit list and proposed exhibits must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Prior to the hearing, you must contact the opposing attorney or party and agree to the exhibits that will be admitted and be ready to advise the Court of any stipulations or disagreements relating to the admissibility of evidence at the beginning of the hearing.
Summary: Before the hearing, parties must confer with the opposing attorney or party to agree on the exhibits to be admitted and be prepared to advise the Court of stipulations or disagreements on admissibility.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All opposing counsel/unrepresented parties must be copied with the letter and the enclosure(s), if the enclosure(s) not previously provided through the e-portal/service of process, and specify on letter.
Summary: Opposing counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied on the courtesy-copy cover letter and enclosures unless the enclosures were already provided via the e-portal/service of process, and the letter must specify this.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Please be sure to provide all opposing counsel with the same cover letter and item(s).
Summary: Opposing counsel must be provided with the same cover letter and hearing notebook/memorandum items delivered to the Court.
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- Notice of examination attendees ?
- Service
- Other ?
Plaintiff's counsel will notify, in writing within ten (10) days of the examination, the names, relationship to the plaintiff, and number of persons who will be present so that an examining room of sufficient size can be reserved.
Summary: Plaintiff's counsel must give written notice, within 10 days of the examination, of the names, relationships, and number of persons who will attend the examination.
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- Proposed order
- Service
- Mail to court ?
If counsel does not have an email address for an unrepresented party, counsel must mail or hand-deliver the proposed Order, cover letter and all attachments to the Court consistent with the instructions above.
Summary: If counsel lacks an email address for an unrepresented party, the proposed Order, cover letter, and all attachments must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Court.
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- Proposed order ?
- Service
- Mail to court ?
If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver to the Court an addressed, stamped envelope for that party.
Summary: If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver an addressed, stamped envelope for that party to the Court.
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- Proposed order ?
- Service
- Mail to court ?
If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver to the Court an addressed, stamped envelope.
Summary: If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver an addressed, stamped envelope for that party to the Court.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
- Service
- Other ?
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days
Summary: Hearings require notice at least seven (7) calendar days before the hearing date.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Please do not include the Judicial Assistant or the Bailiff in the e-filing service list.
Summary: The Judicial Assistant and the Bailiff must not be included in the e-filing service list.
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- Zoom hearing link ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.
Summary: Parties must share the Zoom hearing link with clients, opposing counsel, and any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.
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- Service
- Court service to all parties ?
The Court shall be responsible for providing a copy of the motion to all parties and all affected non-parties in such a way as not to reveal the confidential information to the movant when the motion states "Confidential Party – Court Service Requested."
Summary: When the motion states 'Confidential Party – Court Service Requested,' the court serves the motion on all parties and affected non-parties without revealing confidential information to the movant.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Personal service to all parties ?
You will receive a Notice of Hearing either by personal service or in the mail.
Summary: The Notice of Hearing is served on parties by personal service or by mail.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You will receive a Notice of Hearing either by personal service or in the mail.
Summary: Notice of Hearing for final injunction hearings is provided to parties either by personal service or by mail.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
Procedures for Service of Motions to Disqualify on the Judiciary-Administrative Memorandum https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/docs/Administrative%20Memorandum%20_Service%20of%20MTD%20on%20Judges%20-%2010-14-2021.pdf
Summary: Service of motions to disqualify on judges is governed by the procedures in the linked Judiciary-Administrative Memorandum.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Email to court ?
E-Service Address: 11thfcgm15@jud11.flcourts.org
Summary: Documents to be e-served to the General Magistrate's office must be sent to 11thfcgm15@jud11.flcourts.org.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Email to court ?
E-Service Address: 11thfcgm14@jud11.flcourts.org
Summary: E-service to the General Magistrate division is directed to 11thfcgm14@jud11.flcourts.org.
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- Applies to
- Motion to disqualify
- Service
- Other ?
Procedures for Service of Motions to Disqualify on the Judiciary-Administrative Memorandum https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/docs/Administrative%20Memorandum%20_Service%20of%20MTD%20on%20Judges%20-%2010-14-2021.pdf
Summary: Service of motions to disqualify on the judiciary must follow the procedures set out in the referenced Administrative Memorandum.
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Civil cases
- Service
Movant shall mail a copy of this Order to Client forthwith.
Summary: The attorney granted withdrawal must mail a copy of the order to the client immediately.
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EMERGENCY MOTIONS – All motions must be filed and all parties copied by 2:00 pm the day before the hearing is requested.
Summary: All parties must be copied on criminal emergency motions by 2:00 p.m. the day before the requested hearing.
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Civil cases
all parties have been provided with a copy of the motion
Summary: All parties must be provided with a copy of the emergency motion.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Emergency motion ?
Make sure your motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and all parties have been provided with a copy of the motion.
Summary: Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and served on all parties.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Emergency or urgent motion ?
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
A copy of the Motion and email must be sent to the opposing party. [2]
Summary: The opposing party must receive a copy of the emergency or urgent motion and the explanatory email.
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Criminal cases
- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Return of property hearing notice ?
Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days’ notice.
Summary: The agency’s legal department should receive notice at least ten days before the hearing.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Return of property motion ?
Failure to file/provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties will be grounds for denial of the motion.
Summary: Failure to file or provide notice or proof of notice to all interested parties is grounds to deny a return-of-property motion.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
- Applies to
- Witness lists and exhibits
Prior to any evidentiary hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 7 calendar days of the hearing. In the event of an emergency hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 24 hours.
Summary: Witness lists and exhibits must be exchanged at least seven calendar days before an evidentiary hearing, or within 24 hours for an emergency hearing.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
Written Notice to Opposing/Parties prior to hearing shall be provided immediately after hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion.
Summary: Immediately after a party sets a hearing, written notice and a copy of the motion must be provided to the opposing parties before the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
ANY NOTICES SENT TO PRO-SE LITIGANTS OR ANY PARTY WITHOUT A LISTED EMAIL ADDRESS, SHALL BE MAILED VIA U.S. MAIL, AND IT SHALL INCLUDE ALL ZOOM INFORMATION FOR THE HEARING.
Summary: Notices to self-represented litigants or parties without a listed email address must be mailed by U.S. mail and include all Zoom hearing information.
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- Service
If the Order of Referral is served by mail, the parties have an additional five (5) days within which to object to the referral.
Summary: When the Order of Referral is served by mail, parties have an additional 5 days to object to the referral.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
The Party setting the hearing shall file and serve upon the opposing party a notice of hearing immediately after the hearing is set.
Summary: The party setting a hearing must file and serve the opposing party with a notice of hearing immediately after setting it.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
Summary: If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMap, generate a notice with an appropriate certificate of service and mail it to that party.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
The moving party must send the other party a notice of hearing specifying that it is a unilateral setting and should bring proof to court that they made good faith attempts to coordinate the hearing prior to unilaterally setting it.
Summary: When unilaterally setting a hearing, the moving party must send the other party a notice stating it is a unilateral setting and must bring proof of good faith attempts to coordinate.
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Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days' notice.
Summary: Notice must be sent to the agency's legal department with at least ten days' notice.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
- Service
- Court service to all parties ?
Once approved, you will be receiving a Notice of Hearing directly from the Court.
Summary: After approval, the Court will send the Notice of Hearing directly.
What rule applies to service for order in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Carlos Guzman: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. All parties must be copied on every order submitted to the judge for signature.
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What rule applies to service for emergency motion in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Gordon Murray and Judge Michael G. Barket: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. The Emergency Motion must be provided to opposing counsel. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Reemberto Diaz: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Before proceeding with an emergency motion, ensure it has been filed with the Clerk and copies provided to opposing counsel.
Judge Charles Kenneth Johnson: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and served on all parties. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to service by email in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Iris Sachs, Judge Kathleen Singer King, and Judge Steven Grossbard: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, timing: 48 hours before hearing. Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and the General Magistrate’s office at least 48 hours before the hearing.
What rule applies to service for motion in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Mariano Corcilli: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. The Motion and Notice of Hearing must be served on the agency holding the property and the State.
Judge Christine Bandin: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the opposing party. Filings must be e-served on the opposing side through the E-Filing Portal. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Ivonne Cuesta: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the opposing party. Parties must e-serve the opposing side with their filing through the E-Filing Portal. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to serving the opposing party in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Milena Abreu: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. For an emergency request, file the motion with the Clerk and serve the opposing party, call Chambers to confirm receipt, and await instructions after judicial review.
Judge Johanna Benedi: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 5 calendar days before hearing. Motions must be filed and served on opposing counsel five days before the hearing, with time computed under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.514.
Judge Stephanie Silver: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Submit the emergency motion through CourtMAP, file it with the Clerk, provide it to opposing counsel, and call chambers to confirm receipt.
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What rule applies to service for return of property motion in Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County?
Judge Johanna Benedi: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. To have a return-of-property motion set, defendants must file the original with the Clerk’s Office and provide copies to the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.
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