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 Orlando A. Prescott

Orlando A. Prescott is a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through circuit and county court divisions.

This judge's published procedures are not individually listed; practitioners should refer to the court's general rules, administrative orders, and divisional procedures.

Common questions about Judge Orlando A. Prescott's rules

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

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Orlando A. Prescott's chambers. Hearing requests may be made by calling the Judicial Assistant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Orlando A. Prescott - Division: Circuit Unified Family Court (Contact and Hearing Information)
Complete rules summary for Judge Orlando A. Prescott

Parties may call chambers during regular business hours to speak with the Judicial Assistant or Bailiff for guidance or questions.

Parties may request a hearing by calling the judicial assistant or emailing her at bcecil@jud11.flcourts.org.

Parties may call chambers during regular business hours to speak with the Judicial Assistant or Bailiff for guidance or questions.

Hearing requests may be made by calling the Judicial Assistant or emailing her.

Contact the Judicial Assistant to obtain the Zoom link.

Parties must contact the Judicial Assistant to obtain the Zoom link and Meeting ID for virtual hearings.

Parties should call their attorney to determine whether the case can be heard via Zoom.

Parties may call chambers at (305) 679-1722 to speak with the Judicial Assistant or Bailiff for guidance or questions during regular business hours.

Hearing requests may be made by calling the Judicial Assistant.

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