Court 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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  • 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 George A. Sarduy

Judge George A. Sarduy serves on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which handles circuit and county court matters in Miami-Dade County.

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

Common questions about Judge George A. Sarduy's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge George A. Sarduy?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. The chambers email address 11thFC16@jud11.flcourts.org must be included in all e-filings (email courtesy copy to chambers).

View ruleSource: page 1, section REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR (Held via ZOOM)

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge George A. Sarduy?

Judge George A. Sarduy's formatting rule includes file format PDF. The cover letter and the motion with any attachments in a Courtmap submission must be in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP

What must be included with emergency motion filings before Judge George A. Sarduy?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Emergency motions must contain a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCIES

What must be included with courtmap submission filings before Judge George A. Sarduy?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All Courtmap hearing-setting submissions must bear the Clerk of Court's e-file stamp and attach the motion and any response as supporting documents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR (Held via ZOOM)

How may parties contact Judge George A. Sarduy's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. Self-represented litigants must have an email address registered through Courtmap so they can receive court notifications.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Self-Represented Litigants

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge George A. Sarduy?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request and adversary position. Special set hearings can only be cancelled by submitting an Agreed Order showing resolution and notifying chambers before the hearing starts; a Notice of Cancellation alone is insufficient and parties must otherwise appear.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Instructions for setting hearings for SPECIAL SET MOTIONS

Does Judge George A. Sarduy require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Only one motion per case may be scheduled on the remote 5-minute motion calendar, and each hearing is limited to 5 minutes.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR (Held via ZOOM)

Is electronic filing required before Judge George A. Sarduy?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section general

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge George A. Sarduy?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Parties submitting an emergency motion must be prepared to appear before the court within one hour of submission.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCIES

What rule applies to e-service for the opposing party before Judge George A. Sarduy?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the opposing party. The opposing side must be e-served through the E-Filing Portal with the filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR (Held via ZOOM)
Complete rules summary for Judge George A. Sarduy

Self-represented litigants must have an email address registered through Courtmap so they can receive court notifications.

Chambers for Judge George A. Sarduy (FC 16) can be reached by phone at (305) 349-5680 (Judicial Assistant: Venessa Alicea, Room CHC 2015).

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

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must also register for COURTMAP, which is used to submit proposed orders to the assigned judge.

Emergency motions must be filed and then uploaded via the emergency option on CourtMAP.

Emergency motions must contain a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

A filed emergency motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for the next available setting.

The opposing side must be e-served through the E-Filing Portal with the filing.

Parties submitting an emergency motion must be prepared to appear before the court within one hour of submission.

After submitting an emergency motion, the filer must call chambers to confirm receipt.

Motions for judicial disqualification must be uploaded via the emergency option on CourtMAP.

Emergency motions must use the Verified Emergency Motion Form and the Verified Emergency Motion Affidavit in Support Form found under the Documents Tab.

Motions with exhibits must be filed on the E-Filing Portal, and the chambers email 11thFC16@jud11.flcourts.org must be included in all filings.

The chambers email address 11thFC16@jud11.flcourts.org must be included in all e-filings (email courtesy copy to chambers).

All Courtmap hearing-setting submissions must bear the Clerk of Court's e-file stamp and attach the motion and any response as supporting documents.

A Notice of Hearing must be included on Courtmap and filed with the Clerk at least 7 business days before the hearing (excluding the day of the hearing).

Only one motion per case may be scheduled on the remote 5-minute motion calendar, and each hearing is limited to 5 minutes.

A request for referral to mediation must be filed with the clerk's office and a copy submitted to chambers.

Financial affidavits must be filed before any referral to mediation is entered.

Courtmap must not be used to file motions, pleadings, or anything else; filings to the court file must go through the E-Portal or the Clerk's office.

After the mediator's report is filed, the Notice for Trial must be filed through the e-portal or with the clerk, and then the JA must be contacted together with opposing counsel to coordinate a trial date.

If a case resolves before trial, parties must notify chambers of the settlement and submit a Final Judgment via Courtmap before the trial is taken off the docket.

All proposed orders must be submitted to the judge via Courtmap.

Opposing counsel or the pro se party must be included in all Courtmap submissions.

Every Courtmap submission must include a cover letter, the motion (with attachments, if any), and a proposed order.

The cover letter and the motion with any attachments in a Courtmap submission must be in PDF format.

Proposed orders must be in Word format without preset templates or fillable forms, and any order that cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.

The cover letter accompanying a proposed order must state the motion title and hearing date (if heard), that the order was sent to opposing counsel/pro se party, and whether that party agrees to the order.

For matters not previously heard, Courtmap will accept only the listed proposed orders (motions to compel mandatory disclosure, ex parte motions to compel discovery, motions for default, motions to withdraw, motions for substitution of counsel, emergency ex parte motions for injunctive relief, final judgments of paternity, and agreed orders).

A motion to withdraw submitted via Courtmap must have a written consent attached, and the order must include the client's current address, phone number, and email.

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