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 Linda Melendez

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

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

Common questions about Judge Linda Melendez's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Linda Melendez?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for rule 56, rule 12, and other. Details: 1 copy, delivery at least 2 weeks before hearing, by mail. For dispositive motions (e.g., summary judgment, motion to dismiss) and other motions with legal authorities, all supporting and opposing materials — including copies of the cited cases — must be submitted in hard copy via USPS, FedEx or UPS to Judge Melendez at the South Dade Justice Center at least 2 weeks before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS SUCH AS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND MOTION TO DISMISS AND OTHER MOTIONS WHERE LEGAL AUTHORITIES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE COURT INSTRUCTIONS

How may parties contact Judge Linda Melendez's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Linda Melendez's chambers. The rule lists phone (305) 234-1523. After submitting an emergency motion, the filer must contact the Judicial Assistant at (305) 234-1523 to confirm receipt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Linda Melendez?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motions for continuance may not be submitted through the emergency motion process because they are expressly not emergencies.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Linda Melendez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All emergency motions must be submitted via the eFiling portal or CourtMap.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Linda Melendez?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions and notices of hearing must be uploaded to the eFiling System at least five (5) business days before the scheduled hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION CALENDAR

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Linda Melendez?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. For motion calendar hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send Zoom instructions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION CALENDAR
Complete rules summary for Judge Linda Melendez

Parties who do not wish to proceed with an in-person pre-trial calendar or who have resolved the issue must contact the Judge's Chambers to advise of the cancellation.

All emergency motions must be submitted via the eFiling portal or CourtMap.

After submitting an emergency motion, the filer must contact the Judicial Assistant at (305) 234-1523 to confirm receipt.

Motions for continuance may not be submitted through the emergency motion process because they are expressly not emergencies.

A party who has filed a claim of exemption must call chambers to confirm receipt.

CourtMap requests require a notice of appearance that is current with the Clerk of Court's Office in order to view the case and receive CourtMap communications.

All motions on the Motion Calendar are limited to 5 minutes of hearing time.

All motions and notices of hearing must be uploaded to the eFiling System (mandatory electronic filing).

Motions and notices of hearing must be uploaded to the eFiling System at least five (5) business days before the scheduled hearing.

For motion calendar hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send Zoom instructions.

Notices of cancellation must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant (Erivera@jud11.flcourts.org) and the Bailiff (Bruiz@jud11.flcourts.org) prior to the scheduled hearing or trial.

Counsel must also call the Judicial Assistant at (305) 234-1523 to confirm the cancellation.

Counsel must call chambers regarding all motions to continue trial or strike trial dates, even if the motion is agreed.

Proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMap.

Attorneys' fees motions must not be self-set on the judge's calendar; the Judicial Assistant must be called to set them.

For special set hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send Zoom instructions.

For dispositive motions (e.g., summary judgment, motion to dismiss) and other motions with legal authorities, all supporting and opposing materials — including copies of the cited cases — must be submitted in hard copy via USPS, FedEx or UPS to Judge Melendez at the South Dade Justice Center at least 2 weeks before the hearing.

After dropping off hard-copy motion materials, parties must contact the Judge's Chambers to confirm the judge received them.

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