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.

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About Judge Iris Sachs

Iris Sachs is a judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County, which serves Miami-Dade County through circuit and county court divisions.

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

Common questions about Judge Iris Sachs's rules

How may parties contact Judge Iris Sachs' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Iris Sachs' chambers. Parties must have proof of filing and a notice of appearance from counsel before contacting chambers about any motion or petition.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ALL MOTIONS/PETITIONS NEED PROOF OF FILING and NOTICE OF APPEARANCE FROM COUNSEL BEFORE CONTACTING CHAMBERS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Iris Sachs?

Requests should be made at least 3 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Iris Sachs. The request must include reason for request. Continuance motions must be in writing and made at least three days before the hearing, may be emailed, faxed, hand-delivered, or mailed to chambers, and may be granted only for good cause shown.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE

Is electronic filing required before Judge Iris Sachs?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL

What rule applies to service for evidence before Judge Iris Sachs?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties, timing: 48 hours before hearing. Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the opposing party/counsel and the General Magistrate's office at least 48 hours before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Evidence Submission (48 hours prior to hearing)
Complete rules summary for Judge Iris Sachs

Parties must have proof of filing and a notice of appearance from counsel before contacting chambers about any motion or petition.

Litigants must provide a valid, current email address to receive the Zoom invitation link for remote hearings.

Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the opposing party/counsel and the General Magistrate's office at least 48 hours before the hearing.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for a Florida Courts E-Filing Portal account to file all motions, petitions, or exhibits.

Continuance motions must be in writing and made at least three days before the hearing, may be emailed, faxed, hand-delivered, or mailed to chambers, and may be granted only for good cause shown.

Hearings on filed motions or petitions must be scheduled by contacting the General Magistrate's office by phone at (786) 469-3960 or by email.

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