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.

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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.

  • 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 Lee Solomon

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

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

Common questions about Judge Lee Solomon's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lee Solomon?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for video evidences. Details: 2 copies, delivery prior to hearing. Video evidence must be provided on a USB to the Clerk of Court and the opposing counsel or pro se party prior to the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS

What must be included with proposed exhibit list filings before Judge Lee Solomon?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The Proposed Exhibit List must describe each exhibit, mark each as "Petitioner's 1, 2, 3, etc." or "Respondent's A, B, C, etc.", and indicate whether the parties agree the document may be admitted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS

What must be included with exhibit filings before Judge Lee Solomon?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Each exhibit must be marked for identification on the bottom of its first page (e.g., "Petitioner's 1" or "Respondent's A") and must match the markings on the Proposed Exhibit List.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS

How may parties contact Judge Lee Solomon's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Lee Solomon's chambers. The rule lists email 11THFCGM05@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG. A resolved matter will not be taken off the calendar unless the appropriate Order or Settlement Agreement is emailed to the Magistrate.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RESOLVED MATTER:

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Lee Solomon?

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

Does Judge Lee Solomon require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Each exhibit must be filed as a separate filing; bundling exhibits together is prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lee Solomon?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All hearings in this Division must be scheduled through the courtMAP portal, and the parties must agree on the date and time before scheduling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A HEARING

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Lee Solomon?

A fee is required for covered filings. A final invoice for the audio recording must be paid before the recording will be released.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lee Solomon?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The moving party must schedule the referred-matter hearing through courtMAP within 15 days of the referral order, or the Court will unilaterally set the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A HEARING

What rule applies to service for proposed exhibit list before Judge Lee Solomon?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. The Proposed Exhibit List must be served on the opposing party or counsel at least 7 days before the evidentiary hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS
Complete rules summary for Judge Lee Solomon

All hearings in this Division must be scheduled through the courtMAP portal, and the parties must agree on the date and time before scheduling.

Non-evidentiary special sets resolvable in 30 minutes or less (e.g., CMC, Status Conference, Motion for Continuance) must be held on Zoom.

Hearings already scheduled and noticed as Zoom hearings remain Zoom hearings.

Converting an in-person hearing to Zoom (with all parties' agreement) requires an email to the division at 11thfcgm05@jud11.flcourts.org.

The moving party must schedule the referred-matter hearing through courtMAP within 15 days of the referral order, or the Court will unilaterally set the hearing.

Each marked exhibit must be filed with an attached Notice of Filing.

Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted via CourtMAP within 10 days after the hearing date.

Proposed Recommended Orders should be agreed to by both parties, but if agreement is impossible, each party may submit their own version.

When instructed by the General Magistrate, Child Support Guidelines must be submitted separately via email to the division email address.

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

Motions for Continuance must be both filed with the Court and emailed to the division email address.

No hearing will be continued or re-set unless a Motion for Continuance is filed first, and if either side objects, a hearing will be held on the motion.

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

Requests for audio recordings by attorneys, parties, and self-represented litigants must be submitted electronically per the Court Reporting Services instructions online.

A final invoice for the audio recording must be paid before the recording will be released.

Parties must communicate electronically at least 7 days before an evidentiary hearing to try to agree on the authenticity and/or admissibility of evidence.

A Proposed Exhibit List must be filed with the e-filing portal at least 7 days before any evidentiary hearing.

The Proposed Exhibit List must be served on the opposing party or counsel at least 7 days before the evidentiary hearing.

The Proposed Exhibit List must describe each exhibit, mark each as "Petitioner's 1, 2, 3, etc." or "Respondent's A, B, C, etc.", and indicate whether the parties agree the document may be admitted.

Each exhibit intended for use at an evidentiary hearing must be filed with the e-filing portal at least 7 days before the hearing.

Each exhibit must be served on the opposing party or counsel at least 7 days before the evidentiary hearing.

Each exhibit must be marked for identification on the bottom of its first page (e.g., "Petitioner's 1" or "Respondent's A") and must match the markings on the Proposed Exhibit List.

Each exhibit must be filed as a separate filing; bundling exhibits together is prohibited.

Exhibits not filed with the e-filing portal at least 7 days before the hearing and not on the docket may be excluded from evidence at the Magistrate's discretion.

A Case Management Conference on exhibit admissibility may be requested by emailing the division at 11THFCGM05@jud11.flcourts.org.

Video evidence must be provided on a USB to the Clerk of Court and the opposing counsel or pro se party prior to the hearing.

The Magistrate will not open USB drives, Dropbox links, videos, or email attachments, so the presenting party must be prepared to screenshare or display the video exhibit from their own device at the hearing.

Parties must register their email and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court (305-275-1155) to receive notices, reports, and orders.

Parties must notify the Magistrate immediately by email when a matter is resolved, settled, or dismissed.

Agreed Recommended Orders must be uploaded via CourtMAP together with supporting documents verifying all parties' agreement.

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