Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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An opposed motion to continue must be set on the five-minute motion calendar.

Opposed Motion to Continue shall be set on the 5 Minute Motion Calendar.

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A motion to continue trial must include the client’s signature agreeing to the continuance and must be made 14 days before trial.

Motions to continue the trial must include a signature from the client agreeing to the continuance. All motions to continue must be made 14 days prior to the trial date.

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Motions to continue jury trial are not heard on the motion calendar but are addressed at calendar call, unless the motion is deemed an emergency by either party.

Motions to Continue Trial will NOT be heard at Motion Calendar but rather addressed at Calendar Call. Please DO NOT schedule on Motion Calendar unless the Motion is deemed to be an emergency by either party.

CRITICALCivil cases

No hearing will be continued or re-set unless a Motion for Continuance is filed first, and if either side objects, a hearing will be held on the motion.

No hearing will be continued or re-set without the appropriate Motion for Continuance filed first. If one side objects to the continuance, a hearing will be held on the Motion for Continuance.

CRITICALCivil cases

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

No hearing will be canceled without Magistrate approval. Your filing of a Notice of Cancellation is insufficient.

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions for Continuance of hearings before the Magistrate must be heard by the Magistrate.

Motions for Continuance of a hearing scheduled before the Magistrate must be heard by the Magistrate.

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Moving party's counsel must file hearing cancellation notices with the Clerk, and any hearing set through CMAP must be cancelled through CMAP.

Counsel for the moving party shall file the notice of cancellation with the Clerk. If the case was set through CMAP you must cancel it through CMAP.

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Parties may cancel an interim CMC by agreed order submitted no later than 48 hours before the hearing if all parties agree the case is on track, there are no pending motions, and nothing needs to be brought to the judge's attention.

Interim Case Management Conferences (“CMCs”) are set every 2-3 months by the court. If all parties agree that the case is on track for trial, there are no pending motions and there is nothing any party needs to bring to the judge's attention, the parties may submit an agreed order cancelling the conference no later than 48 hours before the hearing.

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Hearing cancellations must be received via e-mail 24 hours prior to the hearing.

Hearing cancellations must be received via e-mail 24 hours prior to the hearing.

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CANCELLATIONS:  Setting party must file Notice of Cancellation and e-mail to The Judicia Assistant Adriana Pracitto via e-mail: apracitto@jud11.flcourts.org and the Bailiff: Jermaine Jones, please send e-mail request to: jjones@jud11.flcourts.org 24 hours prior to the hearing and Notices of Cancellation must be filed.

CANCELLATIONS:  Setting party must file Notice of Cancellation and e-mail to The Judicia Assistant Adriana Pracitto via e-mail: apracitto@jud11.flcourts.org and the Bailiff: Jermaine Jones, please send e-mail request to: jjones@jud11.flcourts.org 24 hours prior to the hearing and Notices of Cancellation must be filed.

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Continuance motions for calendar call must be filed in writing and uploaded to CourtMAP in compliance with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460.

CALENDAR CALL: ARE HANDLED VIA ZOOM. ALL MOTIONS FOR CONTINUANCES MUST BE FILED AND UPLOADED TO CTmap IN WRITING AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH FL. RULES OF CIV. PRO. 1.460.

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The case management procedure for extending deadlines must be completed and uploaded to CourtMAP.

CASE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE TO EXTEND DEADLINES MUST BE FILLED OUT AND UPLOADED TO CourtMAP:

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After a trial order issues, the trial cannot be cancelled without an appropriate continuance motion that is filed and set for hearing.

NOTE: Once a trial order has been issued, the trial is set and cannot be cancelled without an appropriate Motion for Continuance filed and set for hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing: a proposed Notice of Cancellation stating the reason must be uploaded as a separate courtMAP submission and Chambers contacted immediately, and if canceled the NOC must be filed with the Clerk.

Cancellation Policy: Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing. Prepare the proposed Notice of Cancellation (NOC), specifying the reason for the cancellation, and upload it as a separate submission to the courtMAP hearing event; and immediately contact Chambers to advise that the proposed NOC has been uploaded. The Court will review the proposed NOC, and, if good cause is shown, will cancel the Special Set hearing. If the hearing is canceled, the NOC must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.

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Upon reaching a resolution after a hearing is scheduled, the requesting party must immediately file a notice of cancellation and call chambers, or the parties will be expected to appear on the scheduled date.

If you reach a resolution after a hearing has been scheduled, the party that requested the hearing must, IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING A RESOLUTION, file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk or through E-Portal AND CALL CHAMBERS to remove the matter from the calendar. If a Notice of Cancellation is not filed AND a phone call is not placed to chambers, the Judge will expect the Parties to appear in Court via ZOOM or phone conference on the scheduled date.

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Should the case resolve prior to the scheduled trial date, the party who filed the Notice must immediately, file a notice of cancellation through the e-portal and contact chambers to remove the case from calendar and schedule a UCD date. If a Notice of Cancellation is not filed and a phone call is not placed to chambers, the Judge will expect the Parties to appear in court on the scheduled date.

Should the case resolve prior to the scheduled trial date, the party who filed the Notice must immediately, file a notice of cancellation through the e-portal and contact chambers to remove the case from calendar and schedule a UCD date. If a Notice of Cancellation is not filed and a phone call is not placed to chambers, the Judge will expect the Parties to appear in court on the scheduled date.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Motions to continue on the day of trial are heard only for extenuating circumstances and good cause; otherwise, they must be filed in writing and heard before the day of trial.

Motions to Continue on the day of trial will ordinarily be heard only for extenuating circumstances and good cause. Otherwise, all Motions to Continue must be filed, in writing, and heard by the Court prior to the day of trial.

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Motions for continuance of trial must be e-filed at least 5 business days before trial and emailed to chambers.

All Motions for Continuance of Trial must be e-filed at least 5 business days prior to Trial. E-mail a copy of the e-filed Motion for Continuance to Chambers at 11thFC17@jud11.flcourts.org

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MOTIONS TO CONTINUE TRIAL WILL BE HEARD AT CALENDAR CALL.

MOTIONS TO CONTINUE TRIAL WILL BE HEARD AT CALENDAR CALL.

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Special set hearings may not be canceled without leave of court unless all issues framed by the motion(s) are fully resolved or the case has settled.

Special Set hearings shall not be canceled without leave of court, unless all issues framed by the motion(s) have been fully resolved or the case has settled.

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Motions to continue trial or hearings must be set on calendar, and party continuance agreements require Judge approval.

All Motions to Continue Trial, Strike Trial dates, or Continue a Hearing set by the Judge must be set on Calendar. Any agreement between the parties for a continuance must be approved by the Judge.

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Motions for Continuance of a trial should also be filed and heard before the Calendar Call, and should be set on the Judge's Motion Calendar. No agreed order to continue a trial will be accepted unless the parties have had a hearing before the Judge and the Judge has approved the continuance.

Motions for Continuance of a trial should also be filed and heard before the Calendar Call, and should be set on the Judge's Motion Calendar. No agreed order to continue a trial will be accepted unless the parties have had a hearing before the Judge and the Judge has approved the continuance.

CRITICALCivil cases

A court-set hearing cannot be cancelled unless a Notice of Settlement or Order of Dismissal is filed or emailed to the judicial assistant and bailiff 24 hours beforehand; otherwise, attendance is mandatory.

Court SET Hearings cannot be cancelled for parties unless a Notice of Settlement or Order of Dismissal is filed or emailed to JA and Bailiff 24 hours prior or hearing appearance is MANDATORY.

CRITICALCivil cases

Email special-set hearing cancellations to the judicial assistant and bailiff no later than 4:00 p.m. on the prior business day, or attendance is required.

CANCELLATION of your Special Set hearing must be e-mailed to JA and Bailiff NO LATER than 4:00pm the PRIOR business day or ATTENDANCE for set hearing is REQUIRED!

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties may not cancel court-set hearings by agreed order or agreement of the parties.

COURT SET HEARINGS SET BY COURT MAY NOT BE CANCELLED BY AGREED ORDER OR PARTIES.

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To cancel or reschedule a foreclosure sale by agreement of all parties, upload an agreed order with cover letter to CourtMAP (all parties must have reviewed it) and then call chambers to alert the Court.

Emergency Motion to Cancel/Reschedule Foreclosure Sale: If ALL parties agree to cancel/reschedule the sale, upload an agreed order with a cover letter to CourtMAP making sure that all parties have reviewed the order before submittal. Once the agreed order with cover letter has been uploaded, call chambers to alert the Court.

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Special set hearings cannot be cancelled or rescheduled without a court order; the cancellation request must be made by motion stating opposing counsel's position, with a proposed order and cover letter, and no new special set request may be submitted until approved.

A special set CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED WITHOUT A COURT ORDER CANCELLING/OR RESCHEDULING THE HEARING. Please do not submit a new special set request until the court has approved the current hearing's request for cancellation or rescheduling. To cancel, you may file a motion (ensure that it indicates whether opposing counsel is in agreement) and submit a proposed order with a cover letter.

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The Court will not accept agreed orders that continue cases or change trial deadlines.

THE COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT AGREED ORDERS CONTINUING CASES, OR CHANGING TRIAL DEADLINES.

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Motions to alter a trial date must be set for hearing and heard before calendar call.

Motions to alter a trial date must be set for hearing and heard BEFORE calendar call.

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The Court will not accept agreed orders that continue cases or change trial deadlines.

THE COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT AGREED ORDERS CONTINUING CASES, OR CHANGING TRIAL DEADLINES.

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Motions to alter a trial date must be set for hearing and heard before calendar call.

Motions to alter a trial date must be set for hearing and heard BEFORE calendar call.

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

No hearing will be canceled without Magistrate approval. Your filing of a Notice of Cancellation is insufficient.

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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.

Motions for Continuance of a hearing scheduled before the Magistrate must be heard by the Magistrate. All MOTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE must be filed with the Court and emailed to https://juddiradmin.aoc/SectionPage.aspx?sectionid=297. No hearing will be continued or re-set without the appropriate Motion for Continuance filed first. If one side objects to the continuance, a hearing will be held on the Motion for Continuance.

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When a resolution is reached after a hearing is scheduled, the requesting party must immediately file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk or through the E-Portal and call Chambers to remove the matter from the calendar.

If you reach a resolution after a hearing has been scheduled, the party that requested the hearing must, IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING A RESOLUTION, file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk or thru E-Portal  AND CALL CHAMBERS to remove the matter from calendar.

CRITICALCivil cases

If a matter is resolved before the hearing, the party must cancel the hearing via CourtMAP or, without CourtMAP access, by contacting the Judicial Assistant.

Cancellations: If your matter is resolved prior to the hearing, you must cancel the hearing: Via CourtMAP, or If you do not have access to CourtMAP, by contacting the Judicial Assistant, Licet Gomez, at lgomez@jud11.flcourts.org.

CRITICALCivil cases

For the 5-minute motion calendar, hearing cancellations must be emailed to the office at least 24 hours before the scheduled hearing.

Notices of cancellation must be emailed to our office at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Continuance requests must be heard by the General Magistrate, and a Notice of Cancelation of Hearing alone will not cancel a hearing.

Any request for continuance of a hearing before a General Magistrate must be heard by the General Magistrate. A Notice of Cancelation of Hearing is insufficient and will not cancel a hearing.

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Continuance requests must be heard by the General Magistrate, and a Notice of Cancellation of Hearing alone will not cancel a hearing.

Any request for continuance of a hearing before a General Magistrate must be heard by the General Magistrate. A Notice of Cancelation of Hearing is insufficient and will not cancel a hearing.

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Hearing cancellations within 24 hours of the hearing are prohibited unless both parties agree to the cancellation or have reached an agreement on the matter.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are NOT ALLOWED within 24 hours before the hearing, unless both parties have AGREED to the Cancellation or have reached an agreement on the matter set for hearing.

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

Any request for a continuance of a hearing before a General Magistrate must be heard or responded to by the General Magistrate. A notice of cancellation of hearing is insufficient and will not cancel a hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

A Motion Calendar hearing may not be canceled within 24 hours of the hearing unless both parties agree.

Unless both parties have agreed, cancellations are not allowed within 24 hours of the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Only the Court may cancel a Special Set hearing.

Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Court will cancel a Special Set hearing only if good cause is shown; if canceled, the Notice of Cancellation must be filed with the Clerk's Office.

The Court will review the proposed NOC, and, if good cause is shown, will cancel the special set hearing. If the hearing is canceled, the NOC must be filed with the Clerk's Office.

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Hearings on motions to compel discovery or for protective order may not be cancelled without the Court's consent and an order or agreed order ruling on the motion(s).

C. When a hearing on a motion to compel discovery or a motion for protective order has been placed on the Court's calendar, the hearing may not be cancelled without the Court's consent and an order or agreed order submitted to the Court ruling on said motion(s).

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A motion to continue trial must include the client's signature agreeing to the continuance and must be made 14 days before trial.

Motions to continue the trial must include a signature from the client agreeing to the continuance. All motions to continue must be made 14 days prior to the trial date.

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An opposed motion to continue must be set on the five-minute motion calendar.

Opposed Motion to Continue shall be set on the 5 Minute Motion Calendar.

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Continuance motions and other motions for General Magistrate/Hearing Officer hearings must be addressed with the GM's office, not Chambers.

Motions for Continuance of hearings, or any other motions pertaining to hearings set before the General Magistrate or Hearing Officer must be addressed with their office. DO NOT submit any agreed orders for same to Chambers.

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Motions to continue trial or strike trial dates must be calendared even if agreed; a continuance motion must state whether it is the first request and, if not, give the number and dates of prior continuances.

All motions to continue trial or strike trial dates, even if agreed, must be set on calendar.  Motions for continuance must indicate whether it is the first request for continuance.  If it is not, the number and date of prior continuance(s) must be included in the motion.

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A motion for continuance must be in writing and made at least three days before the hearing.

MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE: all motions shall be in writing and must be made at least three (3) days prior to the hearing.

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Hearings cannot be canceled without Magistrate approval, and a Notice of Cancellation alone is insufficient.

No hearing will be canceled without Magistrate approval. Your filing of a Notice of Cancellation is insufficient.