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 Jennifer Levin

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

No specific procedures are listed; this judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Jennifer Levin's rules

What must be included with evidentiary exhibits filings before Judge Jennifer Levin?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. For in-person hearings, parties must physically bring their evidence to the courthouse; filing exhibits in advance or emailing them is not sufficient.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Evidence and Evidentiary Exhibits

What must be included with motion to permit minor testimony filings before Judge Jennifer Levin?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Children may not testify unless a motion under Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.407 is filed and an order permitting the testimony is granted before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Witnesses

How may parties contact Judge Jennifer Levin's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Jennifer Levin's chambers. Parties must contact chambers when canceling any scheduled hearing, provide the reason for cancellation, and include it in the notice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT CALENDAR

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jennifer Levin?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. A party needing a continuance of the final injunction hearing (e.g., to hire counsel or prepare witnesses and evidence) must inform the court when the case is called.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Final Injunction Hearings

Is electronic filing required before Judge Jennifer Levin?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Evidence for the Court to review at trial may be submitted only by email to lfernandez@jud11.flcourts.org and danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Evidence and Evidentiary Exhibits

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Jennifer Levin?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All evidence must be submitted to the court 10 days before a non-jury trial for the judge to review.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT CALENDAR

What rule applies to service for notice of hearing before Judge Jennifer Levin?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: personal service, recipient: all parties. The Notice of Hearing is served on parties by personal service or by mail.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Final Injunction Hearings
Complete rules summary for Judge Jennifer Levin

Parties must contact chambers when canceling any scheduled hearing, provide the reason for cancellation, and include it in the notice.

Chambers contact information: Judicial Assistant Lucy Fernandez (Lfernandez@jud11.flcourts.org, (305) 520-4051) and Court Specialist Daniel Lopez; office hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Special set hearings are held Mondays and Wednesdays at designated times, and parties must contact chambers with the opposing side on the line to obtain and set a hearing date.

Attorney's fees/PIP summary judgment hearings are held Wednesdays and require Court approval obtained via email request to the Judicial Assistant.

All evidence must be submitted to the court 10 days before a non-jury trial for the judge to review.

For emergency motions, parties must contact the Judicial Assistant by phone and email (subject line 'emergency motion' with the e-filing information) to confirm receipt and schedule a hearing, generally held at 9:30 a.m. the following business day.

Motions to stay writs of possession are treated as emergency motions, as are claims of exemption on garnishment when the plaintiff objects to the claim.

The Notice of Hearing is served on parties by personal service or by mail.

A party needing a continuance of the final injunction hearing (e.g., to hire counsel or prepare witnesses and evidence) must inform the court when the case is called.

Pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts or by fax to (305) 971-5046.

Pre-trial motions must be filed prior to the hearing date.

Pre-trial motion filings must include the case number in the subject line of the transmission.

Parties may file electronically through the Florida eFiling Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) after creating an account and using their case number.

For in-person hearings, parties must physically bring their evidence to the courthouse; filing exhibits in advance or emailing them is not sufficient.

Evidence for the Court to review at trial may be submitted only by email to lfernandez@jud11.flcourts.org and danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org.

Parties may contact the Judicial Assistant to confirm receipt of submitted evidence.

Parties are instructed not to email or send any evidence to the court and instead to ask the court for submission instructions at the next hearing, which conflicts with the same section's instruction to submit evidence by email to the Judicial Assistant and bailiff.

All evidence a party seeks to introduce must be in English or translated into English.

Children may not testify unless a motion under Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.407 is filed and an order permitting the testimony is granted before the hearing.

Respondents must complete a Firearm Affidavit form describing all firearms and ammunition in their possession and email it to danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org with their case number and name in the subject line.

A father seeking temporary visitation who has not legally established paternity or was not married to the child's mother at birth must complete an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email it to mpasternack@jud11.flcourts.org with his case number and name in the subject line.

When temporary support is alleged in the pleadings, both parties must complete a Short Form Financial Affidavit and email it to mpasternack@jud11.flcourts.org with their case number and name in the subject line.

Parties unable to access Zoom must contact the Judicial Assistant immediately upon receiving the notice to arrange alternatives.

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