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 Richard Hersch

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

Judge Hersch's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Richard Hersch's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Richard Hersch?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions and probation violations. Details: 1 copy, delivery prior to court date. A courtesy copy of the motion or probation violation must be provided for Judge Hersch to review prior to the court date when placing it on calendar.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 13 PROCEDURES

What must be included with motion to declare defendant indigent for costs filings before Judge Richard Hersch?

The rule requires proposed order. Motions to Declare Defendant Indigent for Costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

What must be included with plea form filings before Judge Richard Hersch?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. For agreed pleas, the defense attorney must complete the division's plea form and turn it in personally or scan it to the Judicial Assistant before the plea takes place.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PLEAS

How may parties contact Judge Richard Hersch's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Richard Hersch's chambers. The rule lists email f060@jud11.flcourts.org. To place a Division 60 case on Judge Hersch's calendar, email the request with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion to F060@jud11.flcourts.org, including all parties to the case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 60 PROCEDURES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Richard Hersch?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include proposed rescheduled date. If a JAC hearing reset is needed, both JAC and chambers must be notified days in advance so new dates can be provided to all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Richard Hersch?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. When e-filing motions, the division's email address must be added in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 60 PROCEDURES

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Richard Hersch?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. JAC requires 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing for attorney-fee hearings.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

What rule applies to service by email for all parties before Judge Richard Hersch?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. All parties to the case must be included in emails requesting a hearing date from Judge Hersch's calendar (applies to both Division 13 and Division 60 requests).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division 13 Procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge Richard Hersch

To place a Division 60 case on Judge Hersch's calendar, email the request with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion to F060@jud11.flcourts.org, including all parties to the case.

When e-filing motions, the division's email address must be added in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.

Motions to Declare Defendant Indigent for Costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

JAC requires 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing for attorney-fee hearings.

All necessary JAC-related documents must be provided to chambers before the scheduled hearing.

If a JAC hearing reset is needed, both JAC and chambers must be notified days in advance so new dates can be provided to all parties.

Motions must be e-filed to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

To place a case on Judge Hersch's calendar, email the request with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion to F013@jud11.flcourts.org (Division 13) or F060@jud11.flcourts.org (Division 60).

Parties may call chambers to speak with the Judicial Assistant if additional guidance is needed on JAC matters.

All parties to the case must be included in emails requesting a hearing date from Judge Hersch's calendar (applies to both Division 13 and Division 60 requests).

Call chambers to obtain the Zoom ID and be prepared to provide screening information to prevent Zoom bombing incidents.

Chambers may be called to speak with the Judicial Assistant for guidance Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

For agreed pleas, the defense attorney must complete the division's plea form and turn it in personally or scan it to the Judicial Assistant before the plea takes place.

Calendar requests must be emailed to f013@jud11.flcourts.org with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion, and all parties to the case must be included in the email.

When e-filing motions, the division's email must be added in the e-filing portal so that Chambers receives a copy.

Calendar requests must be emailed to f013@jud11.flcourts.org and must include the defendant's court information and the reason for the hearing.

Calendar requests with a proposed agreed date and copy of the motion must be emailed to F013@jud11.flcourts.org for Division 13 cases or F060@jud11.flcourts.org for Division 60 cases.

A courtesy copy of the motion or probation violation must be provided for Judge Hersch to review prior to the court date when placing it on calendar.

Chambers may be called to speak with the Judicial Assistant for guidance Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Parties must call chambers to obtain the Zoom ID and be prepared to provide screening information to prevent Zoom bombing incidents.

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