Court Rules

Court-wide 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 Maria de Jesus Santovenia

Maria de Jesus Santovenia 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 Maria de Jesus Santovenia's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: delivery immediately upon scheduling hearing. Courtesy copies must be submitted via courtMAP immediately upon scheduling a hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPY SUBMISSIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia?

Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia's formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed orders in mental health cases must be in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDER ON ATTORNEY'S FEES

What must be included with proposed order supporting documents filings before Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Supporting documents submitted with proposed orders must not be categorized as 'Exhibit,' or the system will glitch and the order's docket appearance will be delayed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IMPORTANT MESSAGE

What must be included with petition filings before Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia?

The rule requires proposed order. Filings of petitions with proposed orders in courtMAP must include the established checklist certification forms, and failure to include them results in summary rejection.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUIRED CHECKLIST CERTIFICATION FORMS

How may parties contact Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia's chambers. The rule lists email jpaz@jud11.flcourts.org. In mental health cases, proposed orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, copying all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDER ON ATTORNEY'S FEES

Does Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Add-ons are not accepted by the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET CANCELLATIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All hearings must be specially set and scheduled via courtMAP, with in-person hearings held at the SOTO Courthouse, Courtroom 18B, and Zoom hearings held via the Zoom platform.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia?

A fee is required for covered filings, and the rule identifies waiver availability. Accounting fees will not be waived unless an Affidavit of Indigency is filed with the Clerk of Courts and the Clerk determines the petitioner qualifies for indigent status; otherwise the fees must be paid.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PETITIONS TO WAIVE ACCOUNTING FEES FOR GUARDIANSHIPS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Responses must be e-filed with the Clerk of Courts and submitted via courtMAP to chambers at least ten days prior to the hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPY SUBMISSIONS

What rule applies to e-service before Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service. Self-represented persons must follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-service of documents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SELF-REPRESENTED PERSONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia

Inquiries may be directed to the Judicial Assistant by email at jpaz@jud11.flcourts.org, with copies to all parties required.

All hearings must be specially set and scheduled via courtMAP, with in-person hearings held at the SOTO Courthouse, Courtroom 18B, and Zoom hearings held via the Zoom platform.

In mental health cases, proposed orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, copying all parties.

Proposed orders in mental health cases must be in Word format.

Supporting documents submitted with proposed orders must not be categorized as 'Exhibit,' or the system will glitch and the order's docket appearance will be delayed.

Self-represented persons must follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing of documents.

Self-represented persons must follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-service of documents.

Self-represented persons are responsible for setting hearings via courtMAP.

A self-represented person who resolves a matter before the hearing must cancel the hearing by emailing the judge's judicial assistant.

Filings of petitions with proposed orders in courtMAP must include the established checklist certification forms, and failure to include them results in summary rejection.

Checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-Portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through courtMAP.

Courtesy copies must be submitted via courtMAP immediately upon scheduling a hearing.

Responses must be e-filed with the Clerk of Courts and submitted via courtMAP to chambers at least ten days prior to the hearing date.

Accounting fees will not be waived unless an Affidavit of Indigency is filed with the Clerk of Courts and the Clerk determines the petitioner qualifies for indigent status; otherwise the fees must be paid.

Petitions to waive accounting fees must indicate whether the Clerk has made the indigency finding.

Proposed orders with blanks for court appointments must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and may only be submitted via courtMAP after the Court confirms the wheel appointee's acceptance.

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

Motions to withdraw as counsel must use the court's form order found on the division website under 'Documents.'

For any mental health matter, parties should call the Mental Health Clerk for Section 04 at (305) 349-7476.

Emergency petitions/motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and appear on the docket before a copy and the proposed emergency order are submitted to Chambers via CourtMAP.

Emergency petitions/motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and a statement that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

In mental health cases, the e-filed emergency petition, any response, and the proposed order must be emailed directly to the Judicial Assistant and the Bailiff, copying all parties.

Notices of readiness for trial must be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant at jpaz@jud11.flcourts.org.

Proposed orders related to a hearing must not be submitted before the hearing takes place.

All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP except in mental health cases, and the Case Manager reviews submissions before forwarding them to the Judge.

Proposed orders for matters already heard by the Court must include 'Post Hearing' in the title and the hearing date in the first sentence of the body.

Supporting documents for proposed orders must not be categorized as 'Exhibit,' to avoid a system glitch and delay in the order appearing on the docket.

Proposed orders approving minor settlements must not be submitted; instead, the matter must be set for hearing with the Guardian and GAL present via Zoom.

Motions for clarification, rehearing, or reconsideration must be submitted as a proposed order with supporting documents, including a cover letter, via CourtMAP.

Hard copies and binders are not accepted by the Court.

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