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.

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About Judge Michelle A. Prescott

Judge Michelle A. Prescott serves on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which handles circuit and county court matters in Miami-Dade County.

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

Common questions about Judge Michelle A. Prescott's rules

How may parties contact Judge Michelle A. Prescott's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Michelle A. Prescott's chambers. The rule lists phone (305) 679-1778. Contact the Judicial Assistant by phone to obtain the Zoom Meeting ID when a hearing is set for Zoom appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division Zoom Instructions

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Michelle A. Prescott?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Any party may object to an Order of Referral to the General Magistrate within 10 days of the date the referral is made.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Order of Referral to General Magistrate

What rule applies to service by mail before Judge Michelle A. Prescott?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail. When the Order of Referral is served by mail, parties have an additional 5 days to object to the referral.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Order of Referral to General Magistrate
Complete rules summary for Judge Michelle A. Prescott

Any party may object to an Order of Referral to the General Magistrate within 10 days of the date the referral is made.

When the Order of Referral is served by mail, parties have an additional 5 days to object to the referral.

Contact the Judicial Assistant by phone to obtain the Zoom Meeting ID when a hearing is set for Zoom appearance.

Request disability accommodation from the ADA Coordinator at least 7 business days before the scheduled appearance, or immediately if notice is received with less time.

Any party may object to an Order of Referral within 10 days, with an additional 5 days if the Order is served by mail.

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