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.

  • Applies to
    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 Christine Bandin

Judge Christine Bandin serves on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which handles circuit and county court divisions in Miami-Dade County.

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

Common questions about Judge Christine Bandin's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Christine Bandin?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by email. The division email 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org must be included in all filings as an electronic courtesy copy.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Remote 5 Minute Motion Calendar

Does Judge Christine Bandin require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Christine Bandin's rules set a pre-motion procedure for notice of readiness for trials. All cases must attend mediation before filing a Notice of Readiness for Trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Notice of Readiness for Trial / Mediation Requirements

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Christine Bandin?

Judge Christine Bandin's formatting rule includes file format PDF, cover letter must be in pdf format, copy of the motion must be in pdf format, proposed order must be in word format, do not use preset templates or fillable forms because some do not allow electronic signature, and any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.

View ruleSource: page 1, section All Proposed Orders Shall Be Submitted Via CourtMAP

What must be included with motion to continue trial filings before Judge Christine Bandin?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Trial continuance motions must bear the client's signature agreeing to the continuance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Notice of Readiness for Trial / Mediation Requirements

What must be included with notice of readiness for trial filings before Judge Christine Bandin?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The Notice of Readiness must specify the exact issues to be tried (e.g., timesharing, alimony, child support).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Notice of Readiness for Trial / Mediation Requirements

How may parties contact Judge Christine Bandin's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Christine Bandin's chambers. The rule lists email 11thfc18@jud11.flcourts.org. After filing an emergency motion, the filer must email chambers at 11thfc18@jud11.flcourts.org so the matter can be handled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (Emergency Motions)

Does Judge Christine Bandin require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Christine Bandin. Parties should try to agree on and submit a single proposed order conforming to the Court's ruling, though competing orders are permitted if they cannot agree.

View ruleSource: page 1, section All Proposed Orders Shall Be Submitted Via CourtMAP

Is electronic filing required before Judge Christine Bandin?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for a Florida Courts E-Filing Portal account to file pleadings or motions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section All Attorneys and Self Represented Litigants Must Sign Up for Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Christine Bandin?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Notices of hearing for the Motion Calendar must be filed at least 7 business days before the hearing or they will be rejected.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Remote 5 Minute Motion Calendar

What rule applies to service for motion before 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Remote 5 Minute Motion Calendar
Complete rules summary for Judge Christine Bandin

Trial continuance motions must bear the client's signature agreeing to the continuance.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for a Florida Courts E-Filing Portal account to file pleadings or motions.

A pleading must be filed at registration to activate an E-Portal account, so first-time self-represented litigants are advised to file a Notice of Designation of Email.

Litigants must sign up for courtMAP to submit proposed orders to the assigned judge.

Emergency motions must be filed and the e-filed motion plus Request for Hearing uploaded to courtMAP under the 'Emergency Motions' category.

After filing an emergency motion, the filer must email chambers at 11thfc18@jud11.flcourts.org so the matter can be handled.

Notices of hearing for the Motion Calendar must be filed at least 7 business days before the hearing or they will be rejected.

Motions and any exhibits must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

The division email 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org must be included in all filings as an electronic courtesy copy.

Filings must be e-served on the opposing side through the E-Filing Portal.

All cases must attend mediation before filing a Notice of Readiness for Trial.

The Notice of Readiness must specify the exact issues to be tried (e.g., timesharing, alimony, child support).

The Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed via the e-filing portal or with the Clerk's office.

The division email 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org must be added to the service list for the Notice of Readiness for Trial.

A Case Management Conference is required before trial can be set on all notices of trial.

Coordinate with the opposing party on a date before setting the motion, then set the hearing through chambers with the motion and supporting documents included.

Hearing cancellations require a Notice of Cancellation submitted through both the e-filing portal and courtMAP.

Upon reaching an agreement, parties must immediately file a signed and notarized MSA and/or Parenting Plan (if applicable).

The filed MSA and/or Parenting Plan must be signed by both parties and notarized.

Settling parties must submit a Proposed Final Judgment through courtMAP.

All proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP.

The opposing party must be included in every courtMAP submission.

courtMAP is only for proposed orders; motions and pleadings must not be filed through courtMAP and must instead be filed through the E-Portal.

Every courtMAP submission must include a cover letter stating whether the matter was heard, hearing date, motion title, that the order was sent to the opposing party, and the opposing party's position, or it will be treated as an ex parte communication and not read.

For special set motions, the Motion and a Request for Hearing must be filed with the Clerk's Office through the E-Filing Portal.

Proposed orders for previously heard matters must include a PDF cover letter, PDF copy of the motion, and a WORD proposed order (no preset templates/fillable forms), or the order will be rejected if it cannot be electronically signed.

Proposed orders for matters not yet heard must include a PDF cover letter, PDF copy of the motion, and a WORD proposed order (no preset templates/fillable forms), or the order will be rejected if it cannot be electronically signed.

Parties should try to agree on and submit a single proposed order conforming to the Court's ruling, though competing orders are permitted if they cannot agree.

If proposed IWOs or QDROs cannot be uploaded to courtMAP, email them to chambers for Adobe electronic signature.

courtMAP dates are capped at 30 minutes per case; hearings needing more time require e-filing a Request for Hearing stating the time needed, after which the office will contact the filer with available dates.

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