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.

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    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.

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    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 Lawrence D. King

Judge Lawrence D. King is a judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles circuit and county court divisions, covering a wide range of civil, criminal, and family matters.

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

Common questions about Judge Lawrence D. King's rules

Does Judge Lawrence D. King require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Lawrence D. King's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motion calendar hearings are scheduled through CourtMAP on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m., and the moving party must first coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information

What must be included with agreed order filings before Judge Lawrence D. King?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All agreed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (agreed orders via CourtMAP)

What must be included with courtmap hearing request filings before Judge Lawrence D. King?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) must be submitted when creating the hearing event on CourtMAP, and a green success message confirms the hearing is on the calendar.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information

How may parties contact Judge Lawrence D. King's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Lawrence D. King's chambers. Parties who resolve their matter must cancel the hearing in CourtMAP or, if they lack CourtMAP access, by calling and/or emailing the judge's judicial assistant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section VIRTUAL COURT

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Lawrence D. King?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motions to continue jury trial are not heard on the motion calendar but are addressed at calendar call, unless the motion is deemed an emergency by either party.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION TO CONTINUE JURY TRIAL

Does Judge Lawrence D. King require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Lawrence D. King requires bundling for covered papers. Supporting documents such as motions, affidavits, and cover letters must always accompany proposed order submissions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (proposed orders via CourtMAP)

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lawrence D. King?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Emergency Motions

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lawrence D. King?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions set on the motion calendar require at least 5 calendar days' notice before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information
Complete rules summary for Judge Lawrence D. King

Civil filings may be submitted by U.S. mail to the Clerk's Office, and filers are encouraged to register on the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal.

Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register for the free Florida Courts e-Filing Portal to file documents online and receive electronic court communications.

Administrative Order No. 26-04 governs disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence by attorneys and self-represented litigants.

Parties who resolve their matter must cancel the hearing in CourtMAP or, if they lack CourtMAP access, by calling and/or emailing the judge's judicial assistant.

All agreed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

After e-filing an emergency motion, parties must email and/or call the Judicial Assistant to confirm the filing, and chambers will respond with available hearing dates.

Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.

Motions set on the motion calendar require at least 5 calendar days' notice before the hearing.

Motion calendar hearings are scheduled through CourtMAP on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m., and the moving party must first coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability.

Summary judgment motions may be set on the motion calendar only in debt collection matters.

Agreed orders must be submitted with the AGREED order option selected in CourtMAP or the order will not be titled 'Agreed'.

Supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) must be submitted when creating the hearing event on CourtMAP, and a green success message confirms the hearing is on the calendar.

A notice of hearing does not automatically generate when a hearing is set, so the movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing via the e-portal system.

All motions may be heard on the motion calendar except motions to determine rent, to strike defendant's answer, for sanctions, for rehearing/reconsideration, motions in limine, summary judgment motions, attorney fee hearings, evidentiary hearings, and motions to continue jury trial.

Motions to Determine Rent and to Strike Defendant's Answer must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before being set on calendar and must not be scheduled on the motion calendar.

Supporting documents such as motions, affidavits, and cover letters must always accompany proposed order submissions.

Motions for reconsideration/rehearing and motions for sanctions must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before being set on calendar and must not be scheduled on the motion calendar.

Motions to continue jury trial are not heard on the motion calendar but are addressed at calendar call, unless the motion is deemed an emergency by either party.

A motion for telephonic appearance must be submitted with the Court's form order for approval via the proposed order option on CourtMAP.

Notices of hearing must not be sent via eCourtesy; they must be e-filed.

Hearing cancellation notices must be emailed to chambers at ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org before the scheduled hearing.

All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

The order title must be typed in the title box provided by CourtMAP, not in the body of the proposed/agreed order.

CourtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, judge's signature block, and done-and-ordered language to submitted orders.

Final disposition forms must be submitted together with all final orders of dismissal and final judgments.

Proposed orders must not be submitted on contested matters or matters already set for hearing.

Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must include the client's written consent and the new attorney's name and bar number in the body of the proposed order.

Motions to withdraw as counsel must state whether the case is set for trial and whether a final judgment has been entered.

Ex parte motions to compel must contain the certification of good faith effort required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

Every attorney-generated notice of hearing must list the motion identifiers (docket index number, or e-filing number, full motion name, and filing date).

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