Judge Jorge E. Cueto
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements13 rules
Emergency motions involving represented parties must include a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.
If there is an opposing lawyer, the motion must contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
Filings of petitions with proposed orders in CourtMap must include the established checklist certification forms as supporting documents.
As of September 1, 2020, filings of petitions with proposed orders in CourtMap must include established checklist certification forms as supporting documents with your submissions.
Document Type
Petition With Proposed Order
The proposed order on substitution of counsel must include the substituted attorney's name and bar number within the body of the order.
Additionally, the name and bar number of the substituted attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.
Document Type
Proposed Order Stipulation Substitution Of Counsel
Notices of hearing for all hearings, special sets, or motion calendar must include the docket entry number (and on request forms, if applicable).
All hearings, special sets or motion calendar must have the docket entry number on the notice of hearing (and, if applicable, the request forms).
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must be submitted with the client's written consent.
If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client.
Document Type
Proposed Order Stipulation Substitution Of Counsel
Emergency motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for a motion calendar; matters delayed by the filer may not be submitted as emergencies.
If your motion is a true emergency, the motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
Motions to withdraw as counsel must use the court's form order found on the court's website.
On motions to withdraw as counsel, you must use our form order found on our web site.
Document Type
Order On Motion To Withdraw As Counsel
The checklist's certification of compliance must be signed by the lawyer, and if compliance cannot be certified the matter must be set for a special set hearing (filers are held accountable under the law for inaccurate certifications).
Please be aware that the checklist contains a certification of compliance which must be signed by the lawyer. If you cannot certify compliance with the requirements listed on the checklist, set the matter for a special set hearing.
Document Type
Checklist Certification Form
Hearings longer than one half hour require submission of the special-set form to the judicial assistant with the court's request form, the motion, and other relevant materials attached.
If you are attempting to schedule a hearing for more than one half hour, you must submit the special-set form found on our web site to the judicial assistant. Please attach a copy of the court's request form, the motion and any other relevant materials to your submission.
Document Type
Special Set Request
Ex parte motions to compel must contain the Rule 1.380(a)(2) certification of good faith effort, and failure to confer before filing may result in sanctions.
Ex-Parte Motions to Compel must contain a certification of “good faith effort” required by Rule 1.380(a)(2). Failure to confer prior to submitting a motion to compel may subject you to sanctions.
Document Type
Ex Parte Motion To Compel
Petitions to waive accounting fees must indicate whether the Clerk has made the indigency finding.
Indicate in your petition whether the Clerk has made the finding.
Document Type
Petition To Waive Accounting Fees
Evidentiary matters must be indicated in the notice of hearing or request.
If it's an evidentiary matter, please indicate it in the notice of hearing or request.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Proposed orders for matters that have been heard by the court must include the words 'post hearing' in the title.
If the matter has been heard by the court, include the words “post hearing” in the title of your proposed order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Neither party may file or submit a notice of hearing for a special set request, and specially set hearings are not scheduled until the court approves the submission.
A notice of hearing should NOT be filed or submitted by either side at this point. Specially set hearings are NOT scheduled until they are approved by the court.
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Checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and uploaded as a supporting document in CourtMap, and omission results in summary rejection.
The checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through CourtMap. Failure to include the checklist certification form will result in summary rejection of your submission.
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Proposed orders must be submitted under the proposed order tab for case manager review, and only agreed orders resulting from adverse parties' concurrence may be submitted under the Agreed Order tab.
Generally, agreed orders are those resulting from adverse parties coming to a concurrence about a particular issue. “Agreed” does not mean that all parties on one side of an issue have concurred. An example would be when all beneficiaries agree to a particular matter. Even when that occurs, your proposed order must be submitted under the proposed order tab for case manager review. Only submit agreed orders meeting this definition under the Agreed Order tab.
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Proposed orders with required supporting documents should be submitted under the Proposed Orders tab in CourtMap, where the case manager reviews them and either rejects them or forwards them to the judge for signature.
Most proposed orders with required supporting documents should be submitted under this tab. The case manager will review your submission for accuracy and legal sufficiency, and either reject your submission if it fails review or forward it to the judge for signature.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Proposed orders related to a hearing must not be submitted before the hearing takes place.
Do not submit proposed orders related to a hearing prior to that hearing taking place.
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Petitions and supporting documents must be filed and appear on the docket before any proposed orders may be submitted.
Your petitions and supporting documents must be filed and appear on the docket prior to submitting any proposed orders.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
The Zoom hearing link must be shared with clients, opposing counsel, and any interested parties not on the service list.
You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Accounting fees will not be waived unless an affidavit of indigency is filed with the Clerk of Courts, who determines whether the petitioner qualifies for indigent status.
Please note that accounting fees will not be waived unless an affidavit of indigency has been filed with the Clerk of Courts. The Clerk of Court will review the affidavit to determine if the petitioner qualifies. The Clerk makes that determination. If they find that petitioner does not qualify for indigent status, accounting fees must be paid.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
To schedule a special set hearing, the moving party must coordinate the date and time with opposing counsel per the court's courtMap availability and then submit a copy of the filed motion to chambers with the courtMap-generated notice of hearing.
To schedule a specially set hearing with Judge Cueto, the moving party must coordinate the date and time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability, which is found on courtMap. Once the parties reach an agreement as to the setting, the moving party shall submit a copy of the filed motion to chambers with the notice of hearing that is generated by courtMap.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Add-on motions to specially set hearings are not permitted without leave of court.
ADD-ON motions to specially set hearings are not permitted without leave of Court.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Special set hearing cancellations must be made by calling chambers at (305) 349-7135 and informing all parties; cancellations cannot be made through courtMAP.
If you need to cancel a special set hearing, you must call at chambers, (305) 349-7135. You must also inform all parties involved. Please note that parties will not be able to cancel a special set hearing on courtMAP.
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Parties must not call the Judicial Assistant for Zoom hearing invitations, which are sent automatically; contact chambers only if no Outlook invitation arrives within 24 hours before the hearing start time.
Once your request for a hearing via Zoom is received and approved, you will receive an Outlook invitation for your scheduled hearing. Please do not call the Judicial Assistant. This information will be sent to you automatically. If you do not receive an invitation for the hearing via Outlook within 24 hours prior to your hearing start time, do contact chambers.
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Parties may call chambers with questions about the checklist certification requirement.
Call chambers if you have any questions related to this matter.
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