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 Olanike Adebayo

Judge Olanike Adebayo is a judge on 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 Olanike Adebayo's rules

How may parties contact Judge Olanike Adebayo's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Olanike Adebayo's chambers. A resolved matter will not be taken off the calendar unless a copy of the appropriate order or settlement agreement is emailed to the Magistrate.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RESOLVED MATTER

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Olanike Adebayo?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuances require a Motion for Continuance filed with the Court and emailed to the division before any hearing will be continued or re-set; continuance motions are heard by the Magistrate, and an objection triggers a hearing on the motion.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Olanike Adebayo?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed Reports of General Magistrate must be submitted via CourtMAP and should be agreed to by both parties, though each party may submit its own report if they cannot agree.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED REPORTS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Olanike Adebayo?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Hearings must be scheduled within 15 days of entry of the Order of Referral, or the division will unilaterally schedule the hearing for the earliest available date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A HEARING

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Olanike Adebayo?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Before the hearing, parties must provide copies of all proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS
Complete rules summary for Judge Olanike Adebayo

Hearings must be scheduled within 15 days of entry of the Order of Referral, or the division will unilaterally schedule the hearing for the earliest available date.

To convert an in-person hearing to Zoom with all parties' agreement, an email must be sent to the division email address, and the hearing remains presumed in-person until the Magistrate's office directs otherwise.

Proposed Reports of General Magistrate must be submitted via CourtMAP and should be agreed to by both parties, though each party may submit its own report if they cannot agree.

The proposed Report of General Magistrate is due no later than 10 days after the date of the hearing.

Continuances require a Motion for Continuance filed with the Court and emailed to the division before any hearing will be continued or re-set; continuance motions are heard by the Magistrate, and an objection triggers a hearing on the motion.

Hearings cannot be canceled without Magistrate approval; filing a Notice of Cancellation alone is insufficient.

Before the hearing, parties must provide copies of all proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

An exhibit list must be prepared and filed at least 7 days before the hearing date, and failure to comply with the exhibit requirements may result in exclusion of exhibits from evidence.

Parties must register their email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices, reports, and orders.

Parties must notify the Magistrate immediately when a matter is resolved, settled, or dismissed.

A resolved matter will not be taken off the calendar unless a copy of the appropriate order or settlement agreement is emailed to the Magistrate.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register at myflcourtaccess.com (Florida Courts e-filing portal) before filing any pleading or motion.

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