Court Rules

Court-wide rules

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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 Flora M. Jackson

Judge Flora M. Jackson is a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through its circuit and county court divisions.

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

Common questions about Judge Flora M. Jackson's rules

What must be included with exhibits filings before Judge Flora M. Jackson?

The rule requires exhibit list. An exhibit list with exhibits must be prepared and submitted at least 7 working days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS

How may parties contact Judge Flora M. Jackson's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Flora M. Jackson's chambers. The rule lists email 11thfcgm11@jud11.flcourts.org. Zoom hearing requests must be submitted by email to the General Magistrate's office explaining the reason (or by phone to the judicial assistant), and the office will confirm or deny the request.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A ZOOM HEARING

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Flora M. Jackson?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuance requests must be heard by the General Magistrate, a notice of cancellation alone will not cancel a hearing, and settled or withdrawn referrals must be reported to the General Magistrate's office.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Flora M. Jackson?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed reports must be filed electronically with the General Magistrate's office through CourtMAP.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED REPORTS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Flora M. Jackson?

A fee is required for covered filings. A final invoice for the audio recording must be paid before the recording will be released.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Flora M. Jackson?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Hearings must be scheduled within 30 days of the order of referral, or the General Magistrate's office will set the hearing at the earliest available date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A HEARING

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Flora M. Jackson?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. A copy of the exhibit list and exhibits must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS
Complete rules summary for Judge Flora M. Jackson

Hearings must be scheduled within 30 days of the order of referral, or the General Magistrate's office will set the hearing at the earliest available date.

Hearings must be scheduled through CourtMAP, with both attorneys agreeing on the date and time before scheduling when both parties are represented, choosing between the IN PERSON and ZOOM calendars.

Zoom hearing requests must be submitted by email to the General Magistrate's office explaining the reason (or by phone to the judicial assistant), and the office will confirm or deny the request.

Proposed reports must be submitted via CourtMAP no later than 10 days after the hearing date.

Proposed reports must be filed electronically with the General Magistrate's office through CourtMAP.

Before submitting a proposed report, parties must confer on its form and content, and any disagreement must be raised with the General Magistrate's office within the 10-day submission period.

Continuance requests must be heard by the General Magistrate, a notice of cancellation alone will not cancel a hearing, and settled or withdrawn referrals must be reported to the General Magistrate's office.

Requests for audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically via the Court Reporting Services page of the 11th Judicial Circuit website.

A final invoice for the audio recording must be paid before the recording will be released.

An exhibit list with exhibits must be prepared and submitted at least 7 working days before the hearing.

Agreed exhibits must be labeled numerically (Exhibit 1, 2, 3) for the petitioner and alphabetically (Exhibit A, B, C) for the respondent.

Exhibit lists and exhibits must be filed and provided at least 7 days before the hearing or the exhibits may be excluded from admission.

Exhibit admissibility disputes must be raised by calling the General Magistrate's office to arrange a Zoom or telephonic hearing before the scheduled hearing.

Parties must register their email and mailing addresses with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices of hearing and orders.

Persons with disabilities must contact the ADA Coordinator at least 7 days before a scheduled appearance (or immediately if less than 7 days remain) to request free accommodations.

The General Magistrate's office can be reached by phone at 305-349-5689 through administrative assistant Imari Sandoval.

The General Magistrate's office can be reached by email at 11thfcgm11@jud11.flcourts.org.

Parties must register with myflcourtaccess (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal) to file pleadings and receive court documents via email.

A copy of the exhibit list and exhibits must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney before the hearing.

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