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.

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    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 Milena Abreu

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

This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Milena Abreu's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Milena Abreu?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: delivery at least 5 days prior to hearing. A courtesy copy of the motion with supporting documents and exhibits must be filed via courtMAP at least 5 days before the 5-minute motion calendar hearing or the matter will not be heard.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR (WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY from 9-10 AM)

Does Judge Milena Abreu require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Milena Abreu's rules set a pre-motion procedure for motion in limine, evidentiary hearing, summary judgment, and fee hearing. Motions in limine, evidentiary hearings, summary judgment motions, and fee hearings may not be heard on the 5-minute motion calendar.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR (WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY from 9-10 AM)

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Milena Abreu?

Judge Milena Abreu's formatting rule includes file format docx. Agreed orders must be in Microsoft Word format only.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Milena Abreu?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Every notice of hearing must include the date the motion was filed and the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with, or the matter will not be heard.

View ruleSource: page 1, section THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR NOTICE OF HEARING OR YOUR MATTER WILL NOT BE HEARD

What must be included with motion for substitution of counsel filings before Judge Milena Abreu?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Substitution of counsel will not be granted unless the client consents and new counsel certifies they have reviewed the docket and spoken with all counsel of record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL

How may parties contact Judge Milena Abreu's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Milena Abreu's chambers. The rule lists email HViera-sanchez@jud11.flcourts.org. Motions for reconsideration/rehearing must be emailed to the judicial assistant, and the filer must await further instructions from Chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION/REHEARING

Is electronic filing required before Judge Milena Abreu?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts with service to the opposing party, followed by a call to Chambers to confirm receipt and await the Judge's instructions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Milena Abreu?

A fee is required for covered filings. Proposed orders of writ of garnishment must be filed with the Clerk's office with an $85.00 filing fee, and proof of payment must be included when sending the proposed order to the Judge.

View ruleSource: page 1, section WRIT OF GARNISHMENT

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Milena Abreu?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts before requesting a Special Set hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET CIVIL CASES (WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY)
Complete rules summary for Judge Milena Abreu

Every notice of hearing must include the date the motion was filed and the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with, or the matter will not be heard.

Motions for reconsideration/rehearing must be emailed to the judicial assistant, and the filer must await further instructions from Chambers.

Motions to stay writs of possession and claims of exemption in garnishment proceedings are treated as emergency proceedings and will be heard by the Court.

Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts with service to the opposing party, followed by a call to Chambers to confirm receipt and await the Judge's instructions.

All emergency motions must be submitted via courtMAP and filers must call Chambers to confirm receipt.

All motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts before requesting a Special Set hearing.

Substitution of counsel will not be granted unless the client consents and new counsel certifies they have reviewed the docket and spoken with all counsel of record.

Any notice of cancellation must state the reason for the cancellation.

Agreed orders must be submitted through courtMAP in Microsoft Word format only under the Proposed Orders Tab.

Agreed orders must be in Microsoft Word format only.

All parties must bring extra copies of orders to hearings for conformed copies.

Proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP in Microsoft Word format only under the Proposed Order Tab.

Document submissions to the Court must be made through courtMAP because eCourtesy submissions are no longer available.

A notice of appearance must be current with the Clerk of Courts to submit courtMAP requests, view the case, and receive courtMAP communications.

Motion calendar hearings require notice at least 5 business days before the hearing.

The party setting a 5-minute motion calendar hearing must include the Zoom link on the notice of hearing after the title of the Motion.

Motions in limine, evidentiary hearings, summary judgment motions, and fee hearings may not be heard on the 5-minute motion calendar.

Notices of hearing on the 5-minute motion calendar must include the filing date of the motion, the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with, and for discovery motions, the name of the motion and what is sought.

For the 5-minute motion calendar, the motion must be filed with the clerk and the notice of hearing must be submitted on courtMAP under the Motion Calendar Tab.

A courtesy copy of the motion with supporting documents and exhibits must be filed via courtMAP at least 5 days before the 5-minute motion calendar hearing or the matter will not be heard.

Motions over 25 pages (including exhibits) require a courtesy copy delivered to Chambers 5 days before the hearing.

Responses must be filed with the Clerk and submitted via courtMAP under the Motion Calendar tab before the hearing date.

The party who requested the original hearing must file a notice of cancellation with the Clerk via courtMAP and fax a copy to Chambers (305-520-4050) before the scheduled hearing.

To verify a case made the motion calendar, check the Clerk of Courts website; do not call the judicial assistant to confirm.

E-filing only files documents with the Clerk's Office and does not place matters on the Judge's Motion Calendar; courtMAP must be used separately to submit courtesy copies to the Judge/Chambers.

Proposed orders of writ of garnishment must be filed with the Clerk's office with an $85.00 filing fee, and proof of payment must be included when sending the proposed order to the Judge.

Proof of payment of the filing fee must be included when submitting a proposed garnishment order to the Judge.

Hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or the self-represented litigant, and once a date is coordinated the notice of hearing and schedule must be submitted via CourtMAP.

All documentation for a special set hearing must be delivered to Chambers 229 by mail or hand delivery at least 5 days before the hearing.

Special set motions exceeding 25 pages (including exhibits) require a courtesy copy to Chambers at least 5 days before the hearing.

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