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 Chiaka Ihekwaba

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

This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 30 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery no later than 5 business days before hearing, by mail. If a motion including exhibits exceeds 30 pages, one courtesy copy must be provided to Chambers via USPS, FedEx, or UPS no later than 5 business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

Does Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Any motion requiring more than five minutes must be specially set for hearing instead of being heard on the Five-Minute Motion Calendar.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FIVE-MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba?

Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba's formatting rule includes file format docx and must be submitted via courtmap. Agreed orders must be submitted through courtMAP in Microsoft Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Moving parties scheduling hearings on the 5-Minute Motion Calendar or Special Set Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

How may parties contact Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba's chambers. The rule lists phone 305-354-8772. After submitting an emergency motion via courtMAP, the filer must call Chambers at 305-354-8772 to notify the Judicial Assistant, who will then provide available hearing dates.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba?

Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba. Requests within 24 hours require a phone call. Cancellations must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant or faxed to 305-354-8729 at least 24 hours before the hearing; cancellations within 24 hours require a direct call to Chambers at 305-354-8772.

View ruleSource: page 1, section NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

Is electronic filing required before Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division Information

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All motions must be uploaded to the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal no later than 5 business days before the scheduled hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FIVE-MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR

What rule applies to service for notice of hearing before Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions
Complete rules summary for Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Chambers staff (Judicial Assistant and Court Specialist) may be contacted by email at jcordoba@jud11.flcourts.org and lgayle@jud11.flcourts.org.

Agreed orders must be submitted through courtMAP in Microsoft Word format.

Proposed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

The Wednesday Five-Minute Motion Calendar is limited to seven listed motion types, including motions to compel initial discovery, extensions of time, reset sale date, set aside default, stay, summary judgment in credit card or foreclosure cases only, and motions to withdraw.

Any motion requiring more than five minutes must be specially set for hearing instead of being heard on the Five-Minute Motion Calendar.

Zoom instructions for motion calendars are provided at least 15 days in advance of the hearing.

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

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.

After submitting an emergency motion via courtMAP, the filer must call Chambers at 305-354-8772 to notify the Judicial Assistant, who will then provide available hearing dates.

The motion calendar requires notice at least 5 business days before the hearing.

All motions must be scheduled exclusively through CourtMAP.

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

If parties cannot agree on a hearing date, both must email the Judicial Assistant; if they agree, only one party needs to schedule the hearing.

Only proposed orders and agreed orders may be uploaded through CourtMAP; other filings must go through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

All motions must be uploaded to the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal no later than 5 business days before the scheduled hearing.

Landlord/tenant cases are excluded from the Five-Minute Motion Calendar; parties must email the Judicial Assistant to obtain a special set hearing date.

Motions to Dismiss will not be heard on the Five-Minute Motion Calendar; parties must email the Judicial Assistant for available hearing dates if none are available on courtMAP.

All supporting documentation must be filed with the Clerk and submitted via email at least 5 business days before the hearing.

A party may request a unilaterally set hearing only after making reasonable, good-faith efforts to coordinate with the opposing party and giving the opposing party a reasonable opportunity to respond.

For a unilaterally set hearing, the requesting party must email the Judicial Assistant with all coordination correspondence attached; the opposing party has 3 days to respond before the matter may be calendared with Court permission.

The Notice of Hearing for a unilaterally set matter must state that good-faith efforts to coordinate with the opposing party were unsuccessful.

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.

Cancellations must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant or faxed to 305-354-8729 at least 24 hours before the hearing; cancellations within 24 hours require a direct call to Chambers at 305-354-8772.

Landlord/tenant matters are excluded from the Five-Minute Motion Calendar; parties must email the Judicial Assistant to obtain a special set hearing date.

Zoom instructions are sent at least 15 days before the hearing; if not received at least 10 days before the hearing, the moving party must email the Judicial Assistant or Court Specialist to obtain the Zoom Meeting ID and provide it to the other party.

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.

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.

To waive appearance at a pre-trial conference, parties must file a Stipulated Waiver of Appearance and submit a proposed Order Invoking the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure via CourtMAP no later than 2 business days before the conference.

Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and include a valid email address to receive court notices promptly.

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