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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  • 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 Gina Mendez-Locke

Gina Mendez-Locke is a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through circuit and county court divisions.

Judge Mendez-Locke's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Gina Mendez-Locke's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Gina Mendez-Locke?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motion for continuances. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by email. Motions for continuance must be filed with the Court and a copy emailed to the Magistrate's chambers at 11THFCGM06@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

What must be included with proposed recommended order filings before Judge Gina Mendez-Locke?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed Recommended Orders should be agreed to by both parties; if they cannot agree, each party may submit its own version.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED RECOMMENDED ORDERS

What must be included with exhibit list filings before Judge Gina Mendez-Locke?

The rule requires exhibit list. An exhibit list must be prepared and filed in advance of the hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS

How may parties contact Judge Gina Mendez-Locke's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Gina Mendez-Locke's chambers. The rule lists email 11THFCGM06@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG. Parties must immediately email the Magistrate at 11THFCGM06@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG when a matter is resolved, settled, or dismissed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RESOLVED MATTER

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Gina Mendez-Locke?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motions for continuance of hearings before the Magistrate must be heard by the Magistrate.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Gina Mendez-Locke?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED RECOMMENDED ORDERS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Gina Mendez-Locke?

A fee is required for covered filings. The requester must pay the final invoice for the audio recording before it will be released.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Gina Mendez-Locke?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The proposed Recommended Order is due no later than ten (10) days after the date of the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED RECOMMENDED ORDERS

What rule applies to e-service for all parties before Judge Gina Mendez-Locke?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. Parties must register their email and physical mailing addresses with the Clerk to receive notices, Recommended Orders, and Orders.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMAIL ADDRESS
Complete rules summary for Judge Gina Mendez-Locke

If any party objects to a continuance, the Motion for Continuance will be set for a hearing.

Hearings must be scheduled within 15 days of the Order of Referral or the division will schedule the hearing unilaterally for the earliest available date and time.

Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

The proposed Recommended Order is due no later than ten (10) days after the date of the hearing.

Proposed Recommended Orders should be agreed to by both parties; if they cannot agree, each party may submit its own version.

Motions for continuance of hearings before the Magistrate must be heard by the Magistrate.

Motions for continuance must be filed with the Court and a copy emailed to the Magistrate's chambers at 11THFCGM06@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG.

A hearing will not be continued or re-set unless an appropriate Motion for Continuance is filed first.

Hearings cannot be canceled without Magistrate approval, and filing a Notice of Cancellation alone is insufficient.

Requests for audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically via the instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.

The requester must pay the final invoice for the audio recording before it will be released.

Copies of all proposed exhibits must be provided to the opposing party before the hearing.

An exhibit list must be prepared and filed in advance of the hearing date.

The exhibit list must be filed at least 7 days before the hearing date.

For Zoom hearings, all proposed exhibits must be e-filed with the Clerk's Office so they are easily found on the docket.

Zoom hearing exhibits must be e-filed at least 7 days before the hearing.

Parties must register their email and physical mailing addresses with the Clerk to receive notices, Recommended Orders, and Orders.

Parties must immediately email the Magistrate at 11THFCGM06@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG when a matter is resolved, settled, or dismissed.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at myflcourtaccess.com before filing any pleading or motion.

Accommodation requests must be made to the ADA Coordinator at least 7 days before the scheduled court appearance, or immediately if less than 7 days remain.

The General Magistrate's office can be contacted by email at 11thfcgm06@jud11.flcourts.org.

A resolved matter will not be taken off calendar unless a copy of the appropriate order or settlement agreement is emailed to the Magistrate.

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