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.

About Judge Natalie Moore

Natalie Moore is a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles cases through its circuit and county court divisions, which include the matters assigned under the court's local rules and administrative orders.

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

Common questions about Judge Natalie Moore's rules

Does Judge Natalie Moore require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Natalie Moore's rules set a pre-motion procedure for motions. Motions must be filed with the clerk's office before a hearing date may be scheduled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 15-MINUTE AND 30-MINUTE HEARINGS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Natalie Moore?

Judge Natalie Moore's formatting rule includes file format docx. Agreed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (Agreed Orders)

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Natalie Moore?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A Notice of Hearing setting a hearing must include instructions on how to appear using Zoom.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Virtual Courtroom / Zoom Hearing Instructions

What must be included with e filed document filings before Judge Natalie Moore?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Pro se filings must include all contact information, including telephone number and email address.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

How may parties contact Judge Natalie Moore's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Natalie Moore's chambers. The rule lists email ashchegolikhina@jud11.flcourts.org. Emails to the Judicial Assistant must copy all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contact Information

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Natalie Moore?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The Court will not accept agreed orders that continue cases or change trial deadlines.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (Agreed Orders)

Is electronic filing required before Judge Natalie Moore?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All agreed orders must be submitted through the courtMAP portal.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions (Agreed Orders)

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Natalie Moore?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Hearings are set on a closed motion calendar and require notice 10 calendar days before the hearing, with no files at hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Natalie Moore?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. When scheduling a hearing, the setting party must provide the Notice of Hearing to the opposing party and file it with the Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Virtual Courtroom / Zoom Hearing Instructions
Complete rules summary for Judge Natalie Moore

Emails to the Judicial Assistant must copy all parties.

Emails to the Court Specialist must copy all parties.

A Notice of Hearing setting a hearing must include instructions on how to appear using Zoom.

When scheduling a hearing, the setting party must provide the Notice of Hearing to the opposing party and file it with the Clerk.

Self-represented litigants register at cmap.jud11.flcourts.org to schedule hearings and at myflcourtaccess.com to file documents/motions.

All agreed orders must be submitted through the courtMAP portal.

Agreed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, they must email the Judicial Assistant and the Court will appoint one.

The Court will not accept agreed orders that continue cases or change trial deadlines.

Motions to alter a trial date must be set for hearing and heard before calendar call.

Filed emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP using Workbench > New > Emergency Motion and entering the case number.

The Court will review an emergency motion and communicate within 24 hours of submission.

If no communication from the Court is received within 24 hours of filing an emergency motion, follow up by calling chambers.

Hearings are set on a closed motion calendar and require notice 10 calendar days before the hearing, with no files at hearing.

If hearings cannot be coordinated through courtMAP, the moving party must contact the Judicial Assistant to have the hearing scheduled.

If no hearing date is available in the timeframe needed, the parties must contact the Judicial Assistant.

Parties may not unilaterally set cases; if coordination is not possible, they must immediately contact the Judicial Assistant and the Court will set the hearing.

Eviction cases must be set on a 15-minute motion calendar (not the 5-minute calendar) by contacting the Judicial Assistant and will be heard consistent with Summary Procedure rules.

All proposed orders must be submitted through the courtMAP portal.

Proposed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

Special set hearing requests must be emailed to Chambers with an e-filed copy of the motion and a completed special set request form, copying all parties.

Unilateral hearing settings are not permitted; if a hearing cannot be coordinated, contact the Judicial Assistant so the Court can set it.

Motions to alter a trial date must be set for hearing and heard before calendar call.

Emergency motions must be submitted through the courtMAP system.

Self-represented litigants may e-file documents or motions by registering on the State of Florida E-Filing Portal.

Pro se filings must include all contact information, including telephone number and email address.

Parties may submit agreed orders extending discovery deadlines.

If parties cannot agree on a mediator, they should email the Judicial Assistant and the Court will appoint one.

The Court will not accept agreed orders that continue cases or change trial deadlines.

All emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.

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