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 Daryl E. Trawick

Daryl E. Trawick is a circuit court judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County. The circuit court handles major civil and criminal cases, family law, probate, and other matters.

This judge's published procedures are available in two sections of the court's rules (sections 194 and 267).

Common questions about Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for emergency. Details: delivery upon filing. Emergency motions must be submitted via CourtMAP (in addition to being filed with the Clerk and provided to opposing counsel), and there is no need to email them to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Does Judge Daryl E. Trawick require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Parties must meet and confer by phone, in person, or via Zoom before setting motions on the Foreclosure Motion Calendar; emails do not satisfy this requirement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Foreclosure Motion Calendar Procedure

What page or word limits apply to motion before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 20 pages. Emergency motions are limited to 25 pages and responses are limited to 20 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

What page or word limits apply to foreclosure motion before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Judge Daryl E. Trawick's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Foreclosure motions are limited to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FORECLOSURE CALENDAR

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Judge Daryl E. Trawick's formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed or agreed orders must be submitted in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (Proposed Orders)

What must be included with case management order filings before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

The rule requires proposed order. In all cases filed before April 30, 2021, parties must submit a Case Management Order via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.

View ruleSource: page 1, section NEW MANDATORY CASE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. To be added to the Motion Calendar, parties must file a written motion with the Clerk and coordinate the hearing with opposing counsel using CourtMAP.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Procedures

How may parties contact Judge Daryl E. Trawick's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Daryl E. Trawick's chambers. The rule lists email ASoto@jud11.flcourts.org. Emails to the judicial assistant must be sent to ASoto@jud11.flcourts.org with ALL parties copied on the email service list.

View ruleSource: page 1, section NEW MANDATORY CASE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motions to continue trial must be set on the five (5) minute Motion Calendar.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL

Does Judge Daryl E. Trawick require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Only one motion per case will be heard on the Foreclosure Motion Calendar; parties must not set multiple motions on the calendar.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FORECLOSURE CALENDAR

Is electronic filing required before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. During the court's vacation (December 22, 2025 - January 1, 2026), emergency motions must be filed and submitted to the court via CourtMAP under the emergency motions tab.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FORECLOSURE CALENDAR

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. For the Foreclosure Calendar, notice of hearing must be provided at least 7 business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FORECLOSURE CALENDAR

What rule applies to e-service for the court before Judge Daryl E. Trawick?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the court. All motions to disqualify must be served on the court by uploading them to the Emergency Task in CourtMAP and by email to the judicial assistant at ASOTO@jud11.flcourts.org.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division Procedures (Motions to Disqualify)
Complete rules summary for Judge Daryl E. Trawick

In all cases filed before April 30, 2021, parties must submit a Case Management Order via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.

Motions to continue trial must be set on the five (5) minute Motion Calendar.

A Case Management Order must NOT be submitted if there is an existing CMO setting all pretrial deadlines, the case is set for trial, inactive by court order, subject to moratoria or F.S. 51.011, noticed for a FWOP hearing (unless attached to a written good cause showing), or uncontested.

Emails to the judicial assistant must be sent to ASoto@jud11.flcourts.org with ALL parties copied on the email service list.

All motions to disqualify must be served on the court by uploading them to the Emergency Task in CourtMAP and by email to the judicial assistant at ASOTO@jud11.flcourts.org.

Emergency motions must be submitted via CourtMAP (in addition to being filed with the Clerk and provided to opposing counsel), and there is no need to email them to chambers.

Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.

During the court's vacation (December 22, 2025 - January 1, 2026), emergency motions must be filed and submitted to the court via CourtMAP under the emergency motions tab.

Emergency motions are limited to 25 pages and responses are limited to 20 pages.

Emergency motion papers must be double spaced with 1 inch margins and 12 pt Times New Roman font.

For the Foreclosure Calendar, notice of hearing must be provided at least 7 business days before the hearing.

Foreclosure motions are limited to 10 pages.

Foreclosure motion papers must be double spaced with 1 inch margins and 12 pt Times New Roman font.

Only one motion per case will be heard on the Foreclosure Motion Calendar; parties must not set multiple motions on the calendar.

Notices of hearing for the Foreclosure Calendar must include the Judge's Zoom link information.

Parties must meet and confer by phone, in person, or via Zoom before setting motions on the Foreclosure Motion Calendar; emails do not satisfy this requirement.

For the Foreclosure Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motions must be filed with the Clerk and courtesy copies (including supporting documents) must be submitted via CourtMAP under "Foreclosure Motion Calendar" or the matter will not be heard.

Responses to matters on the Foreclosure Motion Calendar must be filed with the Clerk and submitted via CourtMAP under the case number and hearing date prior to the hearing date.

E-filing with the Clerk does not upload matters to the Judge's calendar; CourtMAP must separately be used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically.

For reset Foreclosure Calendar hearings, the new notice of hearing, motion, attachments, and responses must all be re-uploaded to the Judge's Foreclosure Calendar because they do not carry over; un-uploaded motions will not be heard.

To cancel a Foreclosure Motion Calendar hearing, counsel must file the notice of cancellation with the Clerk and cancel through CourtMAP; there is no need to call chambers.

Motions for reconsideration must be emailed to chambers (ASoto@jud11.flcourts.org) before being set for hearing.

Original notes must be submitted directly to the Clerk of the Courts with a Notice of Filing and must not be sent to the Judge's chambers.

Motions set on the Tuesday/Thursday Motion Calendar are limited to 10 pages.

Motion Calendar motion papers must be double spaced with 1 inch margins and 12 pt Times New Roman font.

Only one motion per case will be heard on the Motion Calendar; the court will not hear multiple motions.

Paper courtesy copies and binders are prohibited on any matter in this division; submissions must be made electronically via CourtMAP.

Notices of hearing for the Motion Calendar must include the Judge's Zoom link information.

To be added to the Motion Calendar, parties must file a written motion with the Clerk and coordinate the hearing with opposing counsel using CourtMAP.

Once a hearing is scheduled, a Notice of Hearing including the Zoom information must be uploaded with the Clerk.

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