Court Rules

Court-wide rules

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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.

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    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 Milton Hirsch

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

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

Common questions about Judge Milton Hirsch's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Milton Hirsch?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Milton Hirsch. Binders may not be sent to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Special Sets Information

Does Judge Milton Hirsch require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Milton Hirsch's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Movants must meet and confer with opposing counsel before scheduling any Motion Calendar or Special Set hearing, and unilateral settings are prohibited absent court approval or three business days without a response.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division 06. Judge Milton C. Hirsch

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Milton Hirsch?

Judge Milton Hirsch's formatting rule includes file format docx, must be submitted on the courtmap pre-generated blank order form, and courtmap automatically adds the case style, order title, judge's signature block, and the done and ordered language to the order. Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDER ON CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Milton Hirsch?

The rule requires certificate of conference. If opposing counsel does not respond, the Notice of Hearing must document the movant's conferral attempts.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division 06. Judge Milton C. Hirsch

What must be included with notice of settlement filings before Judge Milton Hirsch?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A Notice of Settlement must be filed with the Clerk's Office when a case is resolved through settlement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Important Notices Re: Zoom Meeting ID, Submission of Original Notes, and Settlements

How may parties contact Judge Milton Hirsch's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Milton Hirsch's chambers. The rule lists email izavala@jud11.flcourts.org. All emails to the judicial assistant must copy all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division 06. Judge Milton C. Hirsch

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Milton Hirsch?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Foreclosure hearings on motion calendar are canceled through courtMAP, while special set matters require a notice of cancellation filed with the clerk and emailed to the judicial assistant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Foreclosure Calendar Information

Does Judge Milton Hirsch require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Milton Hirsch requires bundling for covered papers. Proposed orders must be accompanied by a motion and all supporting documents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDER ON CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT

Is electronic filing required before Judge Milton Hirsch?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Original note/loan documents must not be filed or delivered until Judge Hirsch specifically instructs the parties to do so.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Important Notices Re: Zoom Meeting ID, Submission of Original Notes, and Settlements

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Milton Hirsch?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Foreclosure calendar hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Foreclosure Calendar Information

What rule applies to service for original note loan documents before Judge Milton Hirsch?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail, recipient: the clerk. Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (Attn: Notes and Mortgages) at the specified Miami-Dade Justice Center address using a trackable delivery method.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Important Notices Re: Zoom Meeting ID, Submission of Original Notes, and Settlements
Complete rules summary for Judge Milton Hirsch

All emails to the judicial assistant must copy all parties.

Ex parte communications with the Court are strictly prohibited and will not be considered.

Movants must meet and confer with opposing counsel before scheduling any Motion Calendar or Special Set hearing, and unilateral settings are prohibited absent court approval or three business days without a response.

If opposing counsel does not respond, the Notice of Hearing must document the movant's conferral attempts.

Original note/loan documents must not be filed or delivered until Judge Hirsch specifically instructs the parties to do so.

Proposed orders must be accompanied by a motion and all supporting documents.

If a motion is granted or the mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment must be uploaded via courtMAP.

Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (Attn: Notes and Mortgages) at the specified Miami-Dade Justice Center address using a trackable delivery method.

A Notice of Settlement must be filed with the Clerk's Office when a case is resolved through settlement.

A copy of the Notice of Settlement must be emailed to the judicial assistant so the matter is removed from the trial docket.

Filed emergency motions must be submitted via courtMAP using the Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number steps.

The Court will review and communicate about emergency motions within 24 hours, and parties should call chambers if no communication is received within that time.

If no court communication about an emergency motion is received within 24 hours, the movant should call chambers to follow up.

After submitting an emergency motion via courtMAP, a copy must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

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

Foreclosure hearings on motion calendar are canceled through courtMAP, while special set matters require a notice of cancellation filed with the clerk and emailed to the judicial assistant.

Only two motions per case may be placed on a single courtMAP event; additional motions require a separate event, and cross-notices are allowed only if mutually coordinated on a separate event.

Motions to Dismiss are decided on the written submissions and will not be set for hearing or added to the motion calendar.

After briefing is complete, counsel must email the Motion to Dismiss with all related filings and authorities to the judicial assistant, copying all relevant parties, for the Court's written review.

Responses must be submitted via courtMAP to the Motion Calendar court event at least three business days before the hearing date.

Ex-parte motions to compel must reflect compliance with Eleventh Circuit Administrative Order No. 06-09 or they will be summarily denied.

Notices for Trial must be uploaded as supporting documents through courtMAP when requesting a trial date, and foreclosure matters must be noticed as non-jury trials.

E-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal does not place a case on the trial docket.

Notices for Trial must be e-filed and submitted via courtMAP under supporting documents when selecting a trial period, and will not be accepted by regular mail.

All proposed and agreed orders must be filed via courtMAP under the 'Proposed Orders' or 'Agreed Orders' categories.

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form.

The order title must be typed in the courtMAP title box, not in the body of the proposed or agreed order.

Proposed orders must not be submitted before a scheduled hearing unless the parties resolved the motion and are submitting an agreed order.

For special sets, the moving party must coordinate the hearing date and time with opposing counsel based on the Court's courtMAP availability.

When requesting a special set hearing, the moving party must upload a copy of the filed motion as a supporting document via courtMAP for the Court's approval.

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