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.

About Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez

Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez serves on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles circuit and county court matters, including civil, criminal, family, and probate cases.

The provided document references do not include descriptive filenames, so specific chamber procedures cannot be summarized. Practitioners should refer to the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez's rules

What must be included with plea form filings before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. For agreed pleas, the defense attorney must complete the division's plea form and submit it personally or by scan to the judicial assistant before the plea takes place.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PLEAS

What must be included with motion to declare defendant indigent for costs filings before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

The rule requires proposed order. Motions to Declare Defendant Indigent for Costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

How may parties contact Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez's chambers. The rule lists email f062@jud11.flcourts.org. To place a case on Judge Hersch's calendar, email the request with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion to f062@jud11.flcourts.org.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 62 PROCEDURES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include proposed rescheduled date. If a hearing reset is needed, both JAC and chambers must be notified days in advance so new dates can be provided to all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions must be e-filed to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Attorney-fee hearings must account for JAC's requirement of 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

What rule applies to service by email for all parties before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. The email request to place a case on the calendar must include all parties to the case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 62 PROCEDURES
Complete rules summary for Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez

To place a case on Judge Hersch's calendar, email the request with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion to f062@jud11.flcourts.org.

The email request to place a case on the calendar must include all parties to the case.

When e-filing motions, add the division's email (F062@jud11.flcourts.org) in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.

For agreed pleas, the defense attorney must complete the division's plea form and submit it personally or by scan to the judicial assistant before the plea takes place.

Motions to Declare Defendant Indigent for Costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

Attorney-fee hearings must account for JAC's requirement of 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing.

All necessary JAC-related documents must be provided to chambers before the scheduled hearing.

If a hearing reset is needed, both JAC and chambers must be notified days in advance so new dates can be provided to all parties.

Motions must be e-filed to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

Chambers may be called to speak with the Judicial Assistant for guidance Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Parties may call chambers to speak with the judicial assistant if additional guidance is needed.

The Circuit Criminal Division (Section F057) can be reached by phone at (305) 548-5405 at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.

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