Judge Michael G. Barket
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Communication
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format using the pre-generated blank order form on courtMAP.
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All orders must be submitted in Word format using the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form.
ALL Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
All orders must be titled in the courtMAP block marked 'Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title'.
ALL Orders MUST be titled in the block marked "Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title"
Document Type
Order
Orders must contain all required information with no blanks left, otherwise the case must be submitted on the motion calendar.
Orders must contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left), OR case must be submitted on motion calendar.
Document Type
Order
Attorneys and self-represented litigants are subject to Administrative Order No. 26-04 requiring disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence (see the AO itself for detailed requirements).
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 26-04 RE: DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS
Document Type
Court Filings
The Notice for Trial must indicate whether the case has been mediated.
Please indicate on your Notice for trial if the case has been mediated.
Document Type
Notice For Trial
A motion for telephonic appearance must state the reason for the request and include a phone number where the attorney can be immediately reached when the hearing is ready.
The Motion must include the reason for the request & a phone number where the attorney will be standing by and can be reached immediately by the Court when the hearing is ready to be heard.
Document Type
Motion For Telephonic Appearance
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
If the motion attached to a proposed order has not been e-filed or docketed by the Clerk's Office, the proposed order will be rejected.
E-Filing Requirement: - If the motion attached to the proposed order has not been e-filed or docketed by the Clerk's Office, the Proposed Order will be rejected.
Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)
A motion for telephonic appearance must be submitted through CourtMap together with an order for the judge's approval.
A motion for telephonic appearance MUST be submitted through CourtMap along with an order for Judge's approval.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES
The movant must e-file the notice of hearing, indicating the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date the motion was e-filed; a notice of hearing is not automatically generated despite email notifications.
*The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing. Please indicate the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date motion was e-filed. IMPORTANT: Although the movant and the other parties listed on the service list will receive an email indicating that a hearing has been set, a notice of hearing will NOT be automatically generated.
Page 1 | SETTING A HEARING
For the Transfer Calendar, the movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing including the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with; a Notice of Hearing is not automatically generated.
The movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing. The notice should include: The name of the person the hearing was coordinated with. **Important: Although the movant and all parties on the service list will receive an email confirmation that a hearing has been set, a Notice of Hearing is not automatically generated.
Page 1 | Transfer Calendar Information
Only the scheduling party may cancel a motion calendar hearing, and must e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
Only the party who scheduled a motion calendar hearing may cancel it. Please e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.
Page 1 | CANCELLATIONS (Motion Calendar)
Emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP and must have been filed with the Clerk of Court.
Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
The Notice for Trial must be e-filed with the Clerk's office.
You must e-file your Notice for Trial with the Clerk's office, then fax a courtesy copy to chambers at 305-349-7093.
Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE
For special set hearings, the movant must e-file the notice of hearing once the Court approves the date, indicating the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date the motion was e-filed.
*The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing (once approval by the COURT). Please indicate the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date motion was e-filed.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES
To cancel a special set hearing after settlement, an order of dismissal must be submitted via CourtMap for court approval; the hearing is not cancelled until approved.
In order to cancel the hearing an ORDER OF DISMISSAL (you may reserve on fees, etc…if needed) MUST BE SUBMITTED via CourtMap for Court approval. The hearing is not cancelled until it is approved by the Court..
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES
All agreed orders must be filed through courtMAP under 'AGREED ORDER' and must not be mailed or emailed to chambers.
Please file ALL AGREED ORDERS via courtMAP under AGREED ORDER. DO NOT mail or e-mail them to Chambers.
Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
Self-represented litigants are strongly recommended (not required) to register with the Florida e-filing portal at myflcourtaccess.com.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REGISTER WITH THE E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
Page 1 | SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS
E-filing with the Clerk's Office does not automatically set a matter on the motion calendar; CourtMap must be used separately to set hearings or submit orders for review and approval.
Matters that are only E-filed WILL NOT automatically be set on motion calendar. E-filing is for documents to be filed electronically with the Clerk's Office. CourtMap is used to set hearings or submit orders for review & approval.
Page 1 | E-FILING
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Fee hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.
Fee Hearing Information Type: Closed Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days Files at Hearing: Electronic
Page 1 | Fee Hearing Information
Transfer Calendar hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.
Transfer Calendar Information Type: Open Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days Files at Hearing: None
Page 1 | Transfer Calendar Information
LT motion calendar hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.
LT Motion Calendar Information Type: Closed Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days Files at Hearing: Electronic
Page 1 | LT Motion Calendar Information
All motions, responses, replies, and related pleadings must be filed at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.
All motions, responses, replies, and related pleadings must be filed at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.
Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES (Filing Deadlines, Mediation)
Mediation must be completed before the Calendar Call.
Mediation MUST be complied prior to Calendar Call.
Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE
All motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts before requesting a Special Set hearing.
All Motions MUST be filed with the Clerk of Courts prior to requesting a Special Set hearing.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES
Proposed orders must not be submitted prior to the scheduled hearing unless the motion was resolved by agreement and an agreed order is being submitted.
Do not submit a proposed order prior to a scheduled hearing, unless the motion has been resolved by agreement and an Agreed Order is being submitted.
Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)
A motion must be filed before setting a Transfer Calendar hearing.
Motion Requirement A motion must be filed before setting the hearing.
Page 1 | Transfer Calendar Information
Orders must not be submitted more than once; submissions remain in pending status until entered or rejected by the Court.
DO NOT SUBMIT ORDERS MORE THAN ONCE. It will reflect as pending until entered or rejected
Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
Proposed orders must not be submitted more than once; they remain pending until entered or rejected, and must not be mailed to chambers.
Do Not Resubmit Orders: - DO NOT submit proposed orders more than once. - Once submitted, the order will remain in "Pending" status until it is either entered or rejected by the Court. **DO NOT mail them to Chambers.
Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)
No minimum notice-before-hearing period applies to the Motion Calendar ('Notice Before Hearing: No').
Motion Calendar Information Type: Closed Notice Before Hearing: No Files at Hearing: Electronic
Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The emergency motion must be provided to opposing counsel.
Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
The service list must include email addresses for all parties to the case to ensure proper delivery of the Trial Order via CourtMap.
On the service list you MUST include all parties(email addresses) to the case to assure proper delivery of Trial Order via CourtMap.
Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE
When submitting orders, the service list must include physical mailing addresses for any party who has not provided an email address.
Service List Requirements: When submitting orders, you must include physical mailing addresses for any party who has not provided an email address.
Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)
If a party has no email address, the plaintiff must notify all parties by U.S. Postal regular mail.
If a party to the case does not have an email address, the Plaintiff is hereby directed to notify all parties by U.S. Postal regular mail.
Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE
Courtesy Copy Requirements
After e-filing the Notice for Trial, a courtesy copy must be faxed to chambers at 305-349-7093.
You must e-file your Notice for Trial with the Clerk's office, then fax a courtesy copy to chambers at 305-349-7093.
Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE
Filing Bundling Requirements
Every order submission must be accompanied by a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.
ALL Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.
Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
Each proposed order submission must be accompanied by the corresponding motion and all supporting documents, or a letter of explanation.
Each submission must be accompanied by the corresponding motion and all supporting documents or a letter of explanation.
Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)
The movant must attach supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) when creating the hearing event on CourtMap.
You MUST attach your supporting documents (filed motion, etc.) when creating the event (setting the hearing) on CourtMap.
Page 1 | SETTING A HEARING
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before scheduling a special set hearing, the movant must confer with opposing counsel or the self-represented litigant to coordinate a date, then schedule via CourtMAP.
To coordinate a hearing, PLEASE confer with opposing counsel or self represented litigant, once a date has been coordinated, please schedule via CourtMAP.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES
The moving party must coordinate the transfer hearing date and time with opposing counsel before setting it.
The moving party must coordinate the date and time with opposing counsel.
Page 1 | Transfer Calendar Information
The moving party must coordinate the hearing date and time with the opposing party before setting a motion calendar hearing.
The moving party MUST coordinate date & time with opposing party.
Page 1 | SETTING A HEARING
Motions in limine, motions for summary judgment, motions for attorney's fees and costs, and motions to continue jury trial may not be heard on the 5-minute motion calendar.
MATTERS NOT HEARD ON 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR: * Motion in Limine, * Motion for Summary Judgments * Motion for Attorney's Fees and Costs * Motions to Continue Jury Trial
Page 1 | MATTERS NOT HEARD ON 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motions to continue the trial will be heard at calendar call.
MOTIONS TO CONTINUE TRIAL WILL BE HEARD AT CALENDAR CALL.
Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE
Special set hearings may not be canceled without leave of court unless all issues framed by the motion(s) are fully resolved or the case has settled.
Special Set hearings shall not be canceled without leave of court, unless all issues framed by the motion(s) have been fully resolved or the case has settled.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES
Chambers Communication Rules
Requests for special set hearings longer than 45 minutes must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with all parties copied, attaching the motion, supporting documents, the time sought, and the reason for that amount of time.
If you would like to request a Special Set hearing that is more than 45- MINTUES, please send an email to the Judicial Assistant at LPERNAS@JUD11. FLCOURTS.ORG with all parties copied. Please ensure the motion is attached, any supporting documents, the amount of time you are seeking, and the reason for seeking that amount of time.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES
After submitting an emergency motion, the party must call chambers to confirm receipt; chambers will contact the party with instructions after the judge's review.
Call Chambers to confirm that we received your emergency request. Upon the Judge's review of the Emergency Motion, we will contact your office with instructions.
Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
Upon settlement, a copy of the filed Notice of Settlement or Mediator's Report must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at LPERNAS@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG.
In the event of a settlement, a copy of the filed Notice of Settlement or Mediator's Report shall be emailed to: LPERNAS@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG
Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE
Parties must not email the judge directly on any case; all communication must be directed to chambers via the Judicial Assistant's email.
PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL THE JUDGE DIRECTLY ON ANY CASE(S). Please direct all communication to chambers: Judicial Assistant Email: Lpernas@jud11.flcourts.org
Page 1 | IMPORTANT COURT INFORMATION / Communication Protocols
If parties reach agreement before the hearing, an agreed order may be uploaded on CourtMAP, and chambers must be notified by email with all parties copied.
If the parties reach an agreement prior to the hearing, you may upload an agreed order for the motion on CourtMAP. You must notify chambers through e-mail with all parties copied.
Page 1 | CANCELLATIONS (Motion Calendar)
Parties must not contact chambers to confirm motion calendar hearings; confirmation is done via the courtMAP docket tab or the Clerk of Courts website.
DO NOT contact chambers for confirmation.
Page 1 | CONFIRMATION FOR MOTION CALENDAR
Communications directed to chambers may also be sent to the bailiff's email at Jtejera@jud11.flcourts.org.
Bailiff Email: Jtejera@jud11.flcourts.org
Page 1 | IMPORTANT COURT INFORMATION / Communication Protocols