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.

About Judge David Young

Judge David Young is a circuit court judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles matters through its circuit and county court divisions.

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

Common questions about Judge David Young's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge David Young?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 10 pages. Details: delivery not specified. Any motion longer than 10 pages, including attachments, must be hand delivered or mailed to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ARTHUR HEARINGS:

Does Judge David Young require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge David Young's rules set a pre-motion procedure for arthur hearing. Motions for Arthur Hearings must first be set on the calendar for scheduling purposes only, after which the Court will give counsel a future hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ARTHUR HEARINGS:

What must be included with motion filings before Judge David Young?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The original motion and Notice of Hearing must be filed with the clerk's office, and because e-filed motions are not forwarded to Judge Young, copies must also be provided to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROCEDURE FOR PLACING MOTIONS ON CALENDAR:

What must be included with jac indigency motion filings before Judge David Young?

The rule requires proposed order. A JAC motion to declare the defendant indigent for costs must be submitted with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC MOTIONS:

How may parties contact Judge David Young's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge David Young's chambers. The rule lists email bmartinez@jud11.flcourts.org. A copy of every motion must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, and opposing counsel must be copied on all such emails.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROCEDURE FOR PLACING MOTIONS ON CALENDAR:

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge David Young?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Every continuance request must be heard on the motion calendar rather than handled without a hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC MOTIONS: CONTINUANCES

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge David Young?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Parties are encouraged to give the Court all videos, transcripts, and other evidence they will rely on at an Arthur Hearing at least 48 hours before the hearing, and earlier if the materials are voluminous.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ARTHUR HEARINGS:

What rule applies to service for notice of hearing before Judge David Young?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. The movant must prepare and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROCEDURE FOR PLACING MOTIONS ON CALENDAR:
Complete rules summary for Judge David Young

A copy of every motion must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, and opposing counsel must be copied on all such emails.

The movant must prepare and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties.

The original motion and Notice of Hearing must be filed with the clerk's office, and because e-filed motions are not forwarded to Judge Young, copies must also be provided to chambers.

Every continuance request must be heard on the motion calendar rather than handled without a hearing.

A JAC motion to declare the defendant indigent for costs must be submitted with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

JAC indigency motions and their supporting materials must be submitted to chambers by email at bmartinez@jud11.flcourts.org.

Motions for Arthur Hearings must first be set on the calendar for scheduling purposes only, after which the Court will give counsel a future hearing date.

Parties are encouraged to give the Court all videos, transcripts, and other evidence they will rely on at an Arthur Hearing at least 48 hours before the hearing, and earlier if the materials are voluminous.

Videos and audio materials must be provided to the Court on USB, and materials should not be emailed unless the Court asks.

Any motion longer than 10 pages, including attachments, must be hand delivered or mailed to chambers.

For guidance or questions, parties may call chambers (Judicial Assistant Barbara Martinez or Bailiff Katrina Witherspoon) at 305-548-5168 during regular business hours (8 am to 5 pm).

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