Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 7 rules apply across Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Forms packet

    Pro se parties must acquire and utilize the Eleventh Judicial Circuit forms packet (or forms substantially in compliance therewith) from the Clerk's Office, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

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    Self help program registration

    Pro se parties must register with the Circuit's Family Court Self Help Program to receive information, instructions, referrals, and assistance, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

  • Applies to
    Pleadings and papers

    At the time of filing, pro se parties must have their pleadings and papers reviewed as to form by the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $35
    Applies to
    Forms packet

    The required forms packet is available from the Clerk's Office at a cost not to exceed $35.00, subject to good-cause waiver of the procedures by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

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About Judge Carlos Lopez

Carlos Lopez is a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through its circuit and county court divisions.

Judge Lopez's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Carlos Lopez's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Carlos Lopez?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery no later than one week before hearing. Motions with supporting documents longer than 20 pages require a physical three-ring hard-cover binder delivered to chambers no later than one week before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET

Does Judge Carlos Lopez require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Carlos Lopez's rules set a pre-motion procedure for attorney fees. An Attorneys Fee Preliminary Order must be completed before any attorney's fee hearing matter may be set.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET

What must be included with court filing filings before Judge Carlos Lopez?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Carlos Lopez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. If a hearing is unilaterally scheduled after failed coordination, the Notice of Hearing must state that the hearing was unilaterally scheduled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION CALENDAR

How may parties contact Judge Carlos Lopez's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Carlos Lopez's chambers. Cancellations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the day before the hearing; same-day cancellations are not accepted and the hearing will proceed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET

Is electronic filing required before Judge Carlos Lopez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions and supporting documents must be e-filed with the clerk and uploaded to CourtMap upon scheduling, or the motion will not be heard.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION CALENDAR

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Carlos Lopez?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Orders may not be submitted before the hearing is conducted unless it is an agreed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION CALENDAR
Complete rules summary for Judge Carlos Lopez

Motions and supporting documents must be e-filed with the clerk and uploaded to CourtMap upon scheduling, or the motion will not be heard.

Orders may not be submitted before the hearing is conducted unless it is an agreed order.

If a hearing is unilaterally scheduled after failed coordination, the Notice of Hearing must state that the hearing was unilaterally scheduled.

Special set scheduling requests must include the motion and supporting documents when securing a date on CourtMap, or the request will be rejected.

For special sets, the moving party must upload a copy of the filed motion via CourtMap when selecting the proposed hearing date; a notice of hearing need not accompany the submission.

Motions requiring more than one hour require emailing the judicial assistant at asampedro@jud11.flcourts.org for available dates.

Motions with supporting documents longer than 20 pages require a physical three-ring hard-cover binder delivered to chambers no later than one week before the hearing.

Hearing cancellations must be emailed to the JA at asampedro@jud11.flcourts.org with opposing counsel included, and only your own setting may be canceled.

Cancellations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the day before the hearing; same-day cancellations are not accepted and the hearing will proceed.

An Attorneys Fee Preliminary Order must be completed before any attorney's fee hearing matter may be set.

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

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