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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    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 Mavel Ruiz

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

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

Common questions about Judge Mavel Ruiz's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Mavel Ruiz?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 10 pages. Details: delivery upon filing. Motions more than 10 pages long must be submitted to chambers (source text is truncated).

View ruleSource: page 1, section MAGISTRATE SCOTT JANOWITZ IS AVAILABLE TO HEAR MOTIONS

Does Judge Mavel Ruiz require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Mavel Ruiz's rules set a pre-motion procedure for nebbia. Before a Nebbia hearing, defense counsel must first present documentary proof to the State to seek a stipulation, and if there is no stipulation, submit the documents to chambers via email for hearing scheduling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC MOTIONS

What must be included with hearing request filings before Judge Mavel Ruiz?

The rule requires certificate of conference. A meet-and-confer certification is required with every hearing request, and offering 3 dates on separate weeks is considered a good-faith effort.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judicial Assistant Division Information

What must be included with court filing filings before Judge Mavel Ruiz?

The rule requires ai disclosure. Administrative Order 26-04 imposes a mandatory disclosure of AI use (specifics governed by the order).

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Division Information

How may parties contact Judge Mavel Ruiz's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Mavel Ruiz's chambers. Parties must not email the Judge directly; all communications must be directed to the judicial assistant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division 3 Information & Procedures

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Mavel Ruiz?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motions for continuance may be made ore tenus (orally) at Sounding.

View ruleSource: page 1, section POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC MOTIONS

Does Judge Mavel Ruiz require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Only one motion may be set on the 1-Minute Motion Calendar and the one-minute time limit is mandatory.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 1-Minute Motion Calendar

Is electronic filing required before Judge Mavel Ruiz?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Final judgments uploaded to Court Map must be uploaded together with supporting documents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judicial Assistant Division Information

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Mavel Ruiz?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions in limine must be filed in writing by the Friday before trial or, absent good cause, the Court may deny the motion.

View ruleSource: page 1, section POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC MOTIONS

What rule applies to service by email for all parties before Judge Mavel Ruiz?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. Emails to the JA (nrubio@jud11.flcourts.org) must copy all parties on the case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division 3 Information & Procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge Mavel Ruiz

To get a hearing date sooner than what is available, parties must email the judicial assistant with all parties included.

Motions more than 10 pages long must be submitted to chambers (source text is truncated).

Qualifying defaults must be submitted to the Clerk first and then to the Court with supporting documents.

A meet-and-confer certification is required with every hearing request, and offering 3 dates on separate weeks is considered a good-faith effort.

If no hearing times are available on Court Map, parties must email all parties and the JA stating the motions to be heard, time requested, and whether time is of the essence.

Only one motion may be set on the 1-Minute Motion Calendar and the one-minute time limit is mandatory.

Proposed orders may be submitted without a hearing for motions for default, motions to extend time to serve (showing good cause), and motions to extend case management deadlines.

If no order has been received within 30 days of submitting a proposed order, parties should email the JA.

Original note and loan documents must be submitted to the clerk only.

Final judgments uploaded to Court Map must be uploaded together with supporting documents.

Emails to the JA at nrubio@jud11.flcourts.org must copy all parties.

Compliance with Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.515(d)(2) is required effective June 15, 2026.

Administrative Order 26-04 imposes a mandatory disclosure of AI use (specifics governed by the order).

Parties must not email the Judge directly; all communications must be directed to the judicial assistant.

Emails to the JA (nrubio@jud11.flcourts.org) must copy all parties on the case.

Motions must be e-filed with the Clerk's Office.

A courtesy copy of the original motion must be emailed to chambers, and the JA will reply by email with the hearing date.

The movant must prepare, file, and serve the Notice of Hearing on all parties.

Courtesy copies must be provided via the JA/Bailiff's email because the Clerk's Office does not give the Judge copies of e-filed motions.

Motions for continuance may be made ore tenus (orally) at Sounding.

JAC motions must be emailed to the JA with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order; the Court may enter the proposed order without a hearing if JAC does not request one.

Before a Nebbia hearing, defense counsel must first present documentary proof to the State to seek a stipulation, and if there is no stipulation, submit the documents to chambers via email for hearing scheduling.

Nebbia hearings are generally set for the next business day if the documents are provided to Chambers before 2:30 pm.

Motions in limine must be filed in writing by the Friday before trial or, absent good cause, the Court may deny the motion.

Seal/expunge motions must be filed with the Clerk and a copy emailed to chambers; counsel need not appear if all documents are in order.

Return-of-property motions must be filed with the Clerk's office with a copy emailed to chambers.

Emails to chambers on return-of-property motions must copy all counsel of record.

All emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP in the Emergency Portal.

Foreclosure motion calendar hearings require notice 7 business days before the hearing.

Motion calendar hearings require notice 7 business days before the hearing.

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