Court Rules

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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 Marcia Del Rey

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

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

Common questions about Judge Marcia Del Rey's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Marcia Del Rey?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. Every filing on the E-Filing Portal must include the division email address 11thFC29@jud11.flcourts.org.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR

Does Judge Marcia Del Rey require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Marcia Del Rey's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All cases must attend mediation before trial unless the judge has ruled otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Mediation and Trial Procedures

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Marcia Del Rey?

Judge Marcia Del Rey's formatting rule includes cover letter must be in pdf format, copy of the motion must be in pdf format, proposed order must be in word format, do not use preset templates or fillable forms because some do not allow electronic signature, and any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Orders

What must be included with cover letter filings before Judge Marcia Del Rey?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Every proposed order cover letter must state whether the matter was heard, the hearing date, the motion's title, that the proposed order was sent to the opposing party, and whether the opposing party agrees.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Orders

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Marcia Del Rey?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed orders submitted without a cover letter showing they were sent to the opposing party are treated as ex parte communications and will not be read by the judge.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Orders

How may parties contact Judge Marcia Del Rey's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Marcia Del Rey's duty judge. After-hours emergency motions (on or after 5pm, weekends, or court holidays) require the filing party to contact the emergency judge on duty.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMERGENCIES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Marcia Del Rey?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. If a case resolves before trial, the party who filed the notice must immediately file a notice of cancellation and call chambers, or the parties will be expected to appear on the scheduled date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Mediation and Trial Procedures

Does Judge Marcia Del Rey require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Marcia Del Rey requires bundling for covered papers. With the trial order, the petition, answer and counter-petition, answer to counter-petition, mediator's report and partial agreements, and notice of readiness for trial must all be attached as supporting documents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Mediation and Trial Procedures

Is electronic filing required before Judge Marcia Del Rey?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Nothing is accepted via email, delivery, or mail — all submissions must be made through CourtMap and no paper copies may be dropped off at chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section E-Filing Portal and CourtMap Registration Requirements for Attorneys and Self-Represented Litigants

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Marcia Del Rey?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Notices of hearing must be filed with the clerk at least 7 business days before the hearing (excluding the hearing day), and untimely notices will be rejected.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR

What rule applies to e-service for the opposing party before Judge Marcia Del Rey?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the opposing party. Motions filed on the E-Filing Portal must be e-served on the opposing side.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR
Complete rules summary for Judge Marcia Del Rey

Nothing is accepted via email, delivery, or mail — all submissions must be made through CourtMap and no paper copies may be dropped off at chambers.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file pleadings or motions with the clerk of court.

Parties must register for CourtMap to submit emergency motions and proposed orders to the assigned judge.

All evidence for any hearing must be filed with the clerk of court in accordance with the administrative order.

Emergency motions and requests for hearing must be filed through the Florida E-Filing Portal and submitted to the judge via CourtMap, and the judge decides whether the motion qualifies as an emergency.

After-hours emergency motions (on or after 5pm, weekends, or court holidays) require the filing party to contact the emergency judge on duty.

Notices of hearing must be filed with the clerk at least 7 business days before the hearing (excluding the hearing day), and untimely notices will be rejected.

Every filing on the E-Filing Portal must include the division email address 11thFC29@jud11.flcourts.org.

Motions filed on the E-Filing Portal must be e-served on the opposing side.

When setting a motion on the CourtMap Motion Calendar, the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp must be attached as supporting documents.

The party who added a motion to the motion calendar must e-file a notice of cancellation and remove the motion from the CourtMap motion calendar.

All cases must attend mediation before trial unless the judge has ruled otherwise.

Mediation referrals are obtained by emailing the judicial assistant at darce@jud11.flcourts.com.

After the mediator's report is filed, a Notice for Trial must be filed through the e-portal or with the clerk before contacting the judicial assistant for a trial date.

With the trial order, the petition, answer and counter-petition, answer to counter-petition, mediator's report and partial agreements, and notice of readiness for trial must all be attached as supporting documents.

Pre-trial catalogues must be uploaded 20 days before trial.

Copies of notices must not be mailed to chambers, and all supporting documents must bear an e-file stamp.

If a case resolves before trial, the party who filed the notice must immediately file a notice of cancellation and call chambers, or the parties will be expected to appear on the scheduled date.

All proposed orders must be submitted through CourtMap together with the respective motion and cover letter.

The opposing party must be included in all CourtMap submissions.

CourtMap may only be used to submit proposed orders, which the judge reviews and signs electronically before they are uploaded and emailed to the parties.

Every proposed order cover letter must state whether the matter was heard, the hearing date, the motion's title, that the proposed order was sent to the opposing party, and whether the opposing party agrees.

Proposed orders submitted without a cover letter showing they were sent to the opposing party are treated as ex parte communications and will not be read by the judge.

Proposed order submissions must include the cover letter and motion in PDF format and the proposed order in Word format without preset templates or fillable forms, or the order will be rejected if it cannot be electronically signed.

For unheard matters, CourtMap only accepts proposed orders on motions to compel mandatory disclosure, motions to withdraw (with signed client consent), motions for substitution of counsel, final judgments of paternity with MSA and parenting plan, and agreed orders.

Motions for continuance, default, and contempt may not be submitted to the Court via CourtMap.

Proposed ex parte orders are accepted only for properly filed ex parte motions to compel discovery.

Orders to withdraw require opposing counsel's agreement plus a cover letter and the client's signed consent attached to the motion; if not agreed, the motion must be set on the 5-minute motion calendar.

An order to withdraw must contain the client's complete contact information, including current address, telephone, and email address.

The division email address may only be used for portal purposes and not for general email communication.

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