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 Rene Tew

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

No individual published procedures are listed; this judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Rene Tew's rules

What must be included with proposed recommended order filings before Judge Rene Tew?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Before submitting a proposed Recommended Order, the preparing party must contact the other attorney/party to try to agree on its form and content.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Recommended Orders

What must be included with exhibit list filings before Judge Rene Tew?

The rule requires exhibit list. An exhibit list must be prepared and submitted for the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits

How may parties contact Judge Rene Tew's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Rene Tew's chambers. The rule lists email 11thfcgm09@jud11.flcourts.org and phone 305-349-5667. A Zoom hearing request reserved via CourtMAP must be accompanied by an email to chambers explaining the reason, or a call to the General Magistrate's Office at 305-349-5667.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling a Zoom Hearing

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Rene Tew?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuance requests must be heard or responded to by the General Magistrate, and a notice of cancellation is insufficient to cancel a hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Continuances

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Rene Tew?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Hearings must be scheduled by the parties or attorneys within 15 days of the order of referral, or the General Magistrate's office will set the hearing at its earliest available date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling a Hearing

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Rene Tew?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Before a Zoom or telephonic hearing, parties presenting exhibits must contact the opposing attorney or party and agree on the exhibits to be admitted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits
Complete rules summary for Judge Rene Tew

Hearings must be scheduled by the parties or attorneys within 15 days of the order of referral, or the General Magistrate's office will set the hearing at its earliest available date.

A Zoom hearing request reserved via CourtMAP must be accompanied by an email to chambers explaining the reason, or a call to the General Magistrate's Office at 305-349-5667.

A proposed Recommended Order must be submitted to the General Magistrate's office via CourtMAP no later than 14 days after the hearing date.

Before submitting a proposed Recommended Order, the preparing party must contact the other attorney/party to try to agree on its form and content.

If the parties disagree on the proposed Recommended Order's form, they must contact the General Magistrate's office so the order can still be submitted within the 14-day period.

Continuance requests must be heard or responded to by the General Magistrate, and a notice of cancellation is insufficient to cancel a hearing.

If a case or referral is settled or withdrawn, the party must contact the General Magistrate's office.

Before a Zoom or telephonic hearing, parties presenting exhibits must contact the opposing attorney or party and agree on the exhibits to be admitted.

Exhibits must be marked 1, 2, 3, etc. for the petitioner and A, B, C, etc. for the respondent.

An exhibit list must be prepared and submitted for the hearing.

Exhibit lists must be submitted at least 7 working days before the hearing date.

A copy of the exhibit list must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney.

Failure to provide and/or file the exhibit list seven days before the hearing may result in the exhibits not being admitted at the hearing.

Exhibit admissibility disputes must be raised by calling the General Magistrate's office at 305-349-5667 to arrange a Zoom or telephonic hearing before the scheduled hearing.

Parties must register their email and mailing addresses with the Clerk of the Court (via the Clerk's Notice of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address form) to receive notices of hearing and orders.

ADA accommodation requests must be made to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit ADA Coordinator at least seven (7) days before the scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving notice if less than seven days remain.

General Magistrate Rene Tew's office may be contacted by email at 11thfcgm09@jud11.flcourts.org or by phone at 305-349-5667 (Administrative Assistant Suzann Mudahy-Nicholson).

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