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 Reemberto Diaz

Reemberto Diaz 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 include an exhibit worksheet.

Common questions about Judge Reemberto Diaz's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Reemberto Diaz?

Judge Reemberto Diaz's formatting rule includes file format docx and must be submitted on the courtmap pre-generated blank order form. All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Orders Submission Procedures

What must be included with final disposition form filings before Judge Reemberto Diaz?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A final disposition form must be submitted with all final orders of dismissal and final judgments.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Orders Submission Procedures

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Reemberto Diaz?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed orders must be accompanied by a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Orders Submission Procedures

How may parties contact Judge Reemberto Diaz's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Reemberto Diaz's chambers. The rule lists email velguezabal@jud11.flcourts.org. To schedule a hearing longer than one hour, the party must email the judicial assistant at velguezabal@jud11.flcourts.org copying all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Special Set Hearing Procedures

Does Judge Reemberto Diaz require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Reemberto Diaz requires bundling for covered papers. Proposed orders must be accompanied by the motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Orders Submission Instructions

Is electronic filing required before Judge Reemberto Diaz?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP and filed with the Clerk of Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Reemberto Diaz?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motion calendar hearings require notice at least 5 calendar days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information

What rule applies to service for emergency motion before Judge Reemberto Diaz?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Copies of emergency motions must be provided to opposing counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions
Complete rules summary for Judge Reemberto Diaz

A final disposition form must be submitted with all final orders of dismissal and final judgments.

General inquiries may be directed to the judicial assistant by email at VELGUEZABAL@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG.

Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP and filed with the Clerk of Court.

Copies of emergency motions must be provided to opposing counsel.

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

Motion calendar hearings are set by selecting a date on CourtMAP and submitting supporting documents (notice, filed motion, etc.) when creating the hearing event.

A notice of hearing will not automatically generate; the movant must e-file the notice of hearing via the e-portal system.

Only the moving party may cancel a motion calendar hearing, by filing a notice of cancellation with the Clerk and cancelling the hearing through CourtMAP.

If a case settles, a Notice of Settlement must be emailed to the judicial assistant at VELGUEZABAL@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG.

All proposed orders must be filed via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders and must not be mailed to Chambers.

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

Proposed orders must be accompanied by a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

All proposed orders must be titled in the courtMAP block marked 'Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title'.

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

When submitting an agreed order, the AGREED order option must be selected in courtMAP or the order will not be titled 'Agreed'.

Proposed orders must not be submitted on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.

Orders of dismissal must specify whether the dismissal applies to an individual defendant or all defendants, or the court may dismiss the entire case.

Proposed orders must contain all required information, with no blanks left and the date of hearing included.

Parties needing additional special set hearing dates must email the judicial assistant.

Copies of all motions, responses, replies, and other pleadings related to an upcoming hearing must be uploaded via CourtMAP under supporting documents at least five days before the hearing.

To schedule a hearing longer than one hour, the party must email the judicial assistant at velguezabal@jud11.flcourts.org copying all parties.

A Request for Special Set Hearing form must be completed, e-filed with the clerk's office, and a copy emailed to the judicial assistant together with the motion.

All motions must be filed with the Clerk before a special set hearing can be scheduled.

Only the moving party may cancel a special set hearing, by e-filing a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk's Office and submitting a copy through CourtMAP under supporting documents on the original hearing date.

A response to the motion is mandatory and must be filed and sent to the Court through CourtMAP at least five days before the hearing.

Responses must be sent to opposing counsel at least five days prior to the hearing.

No binders or hard copies are accepted; everything, including case law, must be uploaded through CourtMAP.

Inquiries may be directed to the judicial assistant by email, with a copy to all parties required.

Original loan documents must not be delivered in advance of a hearing or trial unless instructed by the Court.

If the case settles, a notice of settlement must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

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