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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    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 Diana Vizcaino

Diana Vizcaino is a district judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles circuit and county court matters for Miami-Dade County.

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

Common questions about Judge Diana Vizcaino's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Diana Vizcaino?

Courtesy copies are required only when requested by chambers. Parties must not mail copies of notices to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ALL CASES MUST ATTEND MEDIATION PRIOR TO TRIAL

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Diana Vizcaino?

Judge Diana Vizcaino's formatting rule includes file format PDF, do not use preset templates or fillable forms, and order must allow for electronic signature. Proposed orders must not use preset templates or fillable forms; orders that 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 marital settlement agreement filings before Judge Diana Vizcaino?

The rule requires proposed order. Parties reaching settlement must immediately file a notarized MSA/PP, submit a proposed final judgment via CourtMap, and contact chambers; otherwise all parties must appear ready for trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SETTLEMENT FOR FINAL HEARINGS/NON-JURY TRIALS

What must be included with emergency motion filings before Judge Diana Vizcaino?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Emergency motions must be uploaded to CourtMAP after filing and must include a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions - Emergency Motions

How may parties contact Judge Diana Vizcaino's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Diana Vizcaino's chambers. The rule lists phone 305-349-6001. After filing an emergency motion and uploading it to CourtMAP, the party must call chambers at 305-349-6001 to advise of the emergency.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions - Emergency Motions

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Diana Vizcaino?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. Domestic violence hearings cannot be cancelled or continued without on-record court address; an absent attorney must file a motion to continue and the client is not excused.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET HEARINGS AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

Does Judge Diana Vizcaino require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Add-on motions to special set hearings are not permitted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET HEARINGS AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Diana Vizcaino?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section E-Filing Portal and CourtMAP Registration Instructions

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Diana Vizcaino?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Emergency motions filed after 5pm, on weekends, or court holidays require contacting the emergency judge on duty.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions - Emergency Motions

What rule applies to e-service for the court before Judge Diana Vizcaino?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the court. Filings through the E-Filing Portal must add 11thFC47@jud11.flcourts.org to the e-service list.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions - Emergency Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Diana Vizcaino

Filings through the E-Filing Portal must add 11thFC47@jud11.flcourts.org to the e-service list.

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

Litigants must register for CourtMAP to submit proposed orders and schedule with the assigned judge.

Parties reaching settlement must immediately file a notarized MSA/PP, submit a proposed final judgment via CourtMap, and contact chambers; otherwise all parties must appear ready for trial.

Emergency motions must be uploaded to CourtMAP after filing and must include a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

After filing an emergency motion and uploading it to CourtMAP, the party must call chambers at 305-349-6001 to advise of the emergency.

Emergency motions filed after 5pm, on weekends, or court holidays require contacting the emergency judge on duty.

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

Motions to withdraw as attorney of record do not require a hearing if there is consent; just submit a proposed order via CourtMap.

If a hearing will not take place, the party who set it must file a Notice of Cancellation and cancel the hearing on CourtMap.

The division email address is only for e-filing portal purposes and may not be used for email communication.

All cases must attend mediation prior to trial.

Pre-trial catalogues must be uploaded 20 days before trial.

Parties must not mail copies of notices to chambers.

If a case resolves before trial, the party who filed the Notice must immediately file a notice of cancellation via e-portal and call chambers.

All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP with proper titles.

CourtMAP may not be used to file motions or pleadings; the E-Portal must be used for filings to the court file.

All CourtMAP submissions must include a cover letter.

Proposed orders submitted without the required cover letter are treated as ex parte communications and will not be read by the judge.

Proposed orders must not use preset templates or fillable forms; orders that cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.

CourtMAP will not accept motions for continuance, default, or contempt.

Printed courtesy copies submitted via mail are appreciated for special set hearings and case management conferences.

Responses and replies for approved special set hearings must be submitted via CourtMap at least 3 business days before the hearing.

Add-on motions to special set hearings are not permitted.

Upon reaching a resolution after a hearing is scheduled, the requesting party must immediately file a Notice of Cancellation and call chambers.

Domestic violence hearings cannot be cancelled or continued without on-record court address; an absent attorney must file a motion to continue and the client is not excused.

Emailing documents or exhibits to the judicial assistant is unnecessary and will not result in filing.

Uncontested hearing requests without all required supporting documents bearing an e-file stamp will be rejected.

Attorneys must submit a proposed final judgment via CourtMAP with a cover letter identifying it as a proposed final judgment.

Copies of motions exceeding 25 pages must be mailed to chambers.

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