Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Electronic Filing Rules

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

To cancel a special set hearing, the cancelling party must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and email a copy to chambers at rayala@jud11.flcourts.org.

If you need to cancel a special set hearing, the cancelling party must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and email a copy to chambers at rayala@jud11.flcourts.org to inform the court of cancellation.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of agreement

To change hearing type by agreement, parties must e-file a Notice of Agreement and submit a proposed order to the Judge's Agreed Order folder on courtMAP with the Notice as a supporting document.

When parties agree to change hearing type: 1. Parties shall e-file a Notice of Agreement to the docket 2. Submit a proposed order changing presumption to the Judges Agreed Order folder on courtMAP, with the Notice of Agreement uploaded as a supporting document. 3. Court will enter order either granting or denying change of hearing type.

WARNING

Applies to

Agreed order

Only agreed orders reflecting concurrence among adverse parties may be submitted under the Agreed Order tab in courtMAP; all other proposed orders go under the proposed order tab.

Only submit agreed orders meeting this definition under the Agreed Order tab.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibits

For Zoom hearings, exhibits must be independently filed in accordance with Family Division Administrative Memorandum No. 2020-01.

If the hearing is to take place by Zoom, the exhibits must be independently filed in accordance with the Family Division Administrative Memorandum No. 2020-01.

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed recommended order

Proposed Recommended Orders, when instructed by the General Magistrate, must be submitted to the General Magistrate's office via CourtMAP.

If the General Magistrate has instructed you to prepare the proposed Recommended Order of General Magistrate on their ruling, the proposed report must be submitted to the General Magistrate's office via CourtMAP no later than fourteen (14) days after the date of the hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

E-filing a notice for trial or submitting a joint case management report/order does not automatically set a matter on the trial docket; parties must follow the judge's procedures to be set for trial.

E-FILING A NOTICE FOR TRIAL WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SET A MATTER ON THE COURT'S TRIAL DOCKET. SUBMITTING A JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT/ORDER WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SET A MATTER ON THE COURT'S TRIAL DOCKET. PARTIES MUST FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES DETAILED HERE IN ORDER FOR A MATTER TO BE SET FOR TRIAL.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

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

If you are submitting an AGREED order, please select the AGREED order option; otherwise, the order will not be titled "Agreed".

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion calendar hearing

Select an available courtMAP date to set a motion calendar hearing.

To set a motion calendar hearing, select the date from the Court's availability (found on courtMAP).

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court does not accept hard copies.

We do not take hard copies.

WARNINGCriminal cases

When e-filing motions, add the division’s email in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.

If you are e-filing motions, please add the division's email in the e-filing portal to ensure chambers receive a copy.

WARNINGCriminal cases

E-file your motions to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

E-file your motions to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion

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

If you are e-filing motions, please add the division's email in the e-filing portal to ensure Chambers receives a copy.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Notice for readiness of trial

E-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial does not place a case on the trial docket.

Please note e-filing a Notice for Readiness of Trial through the e-filing portal will not get you on the trial docket.

WARNING

Applies to

Driver license

Instead of filing a driver's license in the court file, a party may set the case on calendar and attach the license as a supporting document; no hearing will occur.

If you do not wish to file a driver’s license in the court file, the case may be set on calendar and the driver’s license attached as a supporting document to the calendared event. (No hearing will take place).

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

Submit proposed orders and final judgments through CourtMAP unless otherwise directed; do not submit them before a hearing, and submit proposed orders after the hearing.

The Court may request that proposed orders or final judgments be submitted. Please submit all proposed orders or final judgments via CourtMAP unless otherwise requested. Do not submit the proposed orders in advance of a hearing. The Proposed Orders are to be submitted after the hearing takes place.

WARNING

Applies to

Remote uncontested dissolution request

A request for a remote uncontested dissolution must follow the listed submission steps.

To request a UCD/RUCD please follow the steps below.

WARNING

Self-represented litigants on the UCD calendar need not appear in court; the Judge will send the final judgment electronically, so they must have an email address registered through courtMAP.

Self-Represented Litigants: You will not have to appear in court. The Judge will prepare a final judgment and send it to you electronically. Please make sure you have an email address registered through courtMAP.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of hearing

2. Chambers will reply with the available dates and once a date is agreed, the moving party must file a Notice of Hearing.

2. Chambers will reply with the available dates and once a date is agreed, the moving party must file a Notice of Hearing.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion

To set a matter on the Motion Calendar, select a date from the Court's availability on courtMAP, create the event, and upload all supporting documents (filed motion, notice of hearing, etc.).

To set a matter on the Court's Motion Calendar for hearing: Select the date from the Court's Motion Calendar availability (found on courtMAP). Create the event on courtMAP (set your hearing), upload all supporting documents (filed motion, notice of hearing, etc.).

WARNING

Applies to

Motion to transfer

The original Motion to Transfer must be e-filed with the clerk to appear on the docket as part of the court file.

The original Motion to Transfer should be submitted via efile with the clerk to appear on the docket as part of your court file.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

To cancel a Motion Calendar hearing, the party that added the motion must e-file a notice of cancellation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.

The party that added the motion to the motion calendar must e-file a notice of cancelation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.

WARNING

E-filing with the Clerk does not submit matters to the Judge’s Motion Calendar; CourtMAP is used to submit electronic courtesy copies to chambers.

Please Remember E-Filing: E-filing is not the same as COURTMAP. Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge’s Motion Calendar. E-filing is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically.

WARNING

Applies to

Audio recording request

Requests for audio recordings by attorneys, parties, and self-represented litigants must be submitted electronically per the instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.

All hearings before a General Magistrate are recorded electronically. All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions found online under the Court Services and Court Reporting Services tabs on the 11th Judicial Circuit website

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

When a Notice of Cancellation is filed, cancel the motion via CourtMap instead of contacting chambers.

When Notice of Cancellation is filed there is no need to contact the chambers to advise of cancellation, please cancel your motion via CourtMap.

WARNING

Self-represented litigants using the UCD calendar need not appear in court but must have an email address registered through CourtMAP to receive the final judgment electronically.

Self-Represented Litigants: You will not have to appear in court. The Judge will prepare a final judgment and send it to you electronically. Please make sure you have an email address registered through CourtMAP.

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

Only specified proposed orders for matters not previously heard are accepted via CourtMAP, such as motions to compel, default, withdraw, substitute counsel, emergency injunctive relief, paternity final judgments, and agreed orders (except continuances).

The following proposed orders for matters that HAVE NOT been previously heard will be accepted via CourtMap: - Motions to Compel Mandatory Disclosure; - Exparte Motions to Compel Discovery; - Motions for Default; - Motions to Withdraw (a written consent must be attached to the motion. The order MUST include a current address, phone number and email for client); - Motions for Substitution of Counsel; - Emergency Exparte Motions for Injunctive Relief; - Final Judgments of Paternity (with MSA, Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines); and - Agreed orders on all issues except Motions for Continuance.

WARNING

Applies to

Supporting documents

If supporting documents are not correctly filed and viewable through the Florida E-Filing Portal when the proposed final judgment is submitted for the UCD calendar, the filer must reset the case for a new date and complete the procedures correctly.

If supporting documents are not filed and viewed correctly through the Florida E-filing Portal upon submittal of the Proposed Final Judgment for the day of the UCD calendar, then it is your responsibility to reset the case for a new date and make sure that all the procedures are done correctly.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

To cancel a foreclosure hearing, the movant must e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel on CourtMAP.

Movants cancelling a foreclosure hearing shall e-file a notice of cancellation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Response

Responses on motion calendar must be filed with the clerk and uploaded through CourtMAP.

Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must file said response with the clerk's office and upload documents through CourtMAP.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Agreed order

Agreed orders may be submitted via CourtMAP, except motions for continuance of trial which must be set on Motion Calendar within 7 days of filing.

ANY AND ALL AGREED ORDERS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA CourtMAP. (Except Motions for Continuance of Trial which must be set on Motion Calendar within 7 days of being filed)

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Special set hearing request

Special set hearings must be coordinated and set through courtMAP; if opposing counsel will not cooperate, the matter should be set on Motion Calendar to Compel Cooperation.

Special set hearings must be coordinated and set through courtMAP. In the event the party seeking to set a hearing is unable to secure reasonable cooperation from opposing/co-counsel, the will set it on Motion Calendar to Compel Cooperation.

WARNING

Applies to

Audio recording request

Requests for audio recordings of hearings must be submitted electronically following the Court Reporting Services instructions on the 11th Judicial Circuit website.

All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under Court Reporting Services of the 11th Judicial Circuit website (jud11.flcourts.org).

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

Submission of a proposed order to the proposed orders tab on CourtMAP is optional for emergency motions.

You may also submit a proposed order to the proposed orders tab on CourtMAP.

INFO

Applies to

Motion

Civil motions may be filed in person at a Clerk of Courts Office or electronically through the Florida Courts e-filing portal.

CIVIL MOTIONS – Motions may be filed in person at your nearest Clerk of Courts Office or you may eFile your motion via the Florida Courts e-filing portal.

INFO

Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and include a valid email address to receive court notices promptly.

Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Video tutorials are available to assist with the registration process. Litigants should ensure that a valid email address is included in their registration to facilitate the timely receipt of court notices and correspondence.

INFO

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

Motions to withdraw may be submitted via COURTMAP, with the client's consent attached to the motion.

Motions to withdraw may be submitted via COURTMAP with client consent attached to the motion.

INFO

Applies to

Motion

Self-represented litigants may file motions with the assistance of the Family Court Self Help Program in Miami.

If self-represented, motions may be filed with the assistance of the Family Court Self Help Program, located at Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st Avenue, 24th Floor, Miami, FL 33128, 305-349-7800.

INFO

Agreed motions and agreed orders to continue trial may be submitted through 'Agreed Orders' on courtMAP.

The parties may file agreed motions to continue and agreed orders to continue trial and submit them through "Agreed Orders" on courtMAP.

INFO

Self-represented litigants may register to schedule hearings via cmap.jud11.flcourts.org and file documents/motions electronically via www.myflcourtaccess.com.

Self-represented Litigants can register at the following links: Use this link for scheduling hearings https://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org Use this link to file documents/motions https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/

INFO

Parties may e-file through the Florida eFiling Portal at myflcourtaccess.com by creating an account and following the prompts, using their case number.

Visit the Florida eFiling Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/ Create an account and follow the prompts. You will need your case number. For additional instructions and video tutorials please visit https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

For matters not previously heard, proposed orders will be accepted via e-courtesy only for the listed categories (motions to compel mandatory disclosure, motions to withdraw with client consent, motions for substitution of counsel, final judgments of paternity with supporting documents, and agreed orders).

The following proposed orders for matters that have not been previously heard will be accepted via e-courtesy: - Motions to Compel Mandatory Disclosure - Motions to Withdraw (require a consent signed by the client advising the he/she consents to the entry of the order and understands that the matter will not be delayed because of the withdrawal of the attorney) - Motions for Substitution of Counsel - Final Judgments of Paternity (with an MSA, Parenting plan and child support guidelines with income Withholding Order) - Agreed orders on all issues except as described below

INFO

The court strongly recommends that all parties sign up for the Florida Courts e-Portal.

The Court strongly recommends that all parties sign up for the Florida Courts e-Portal.

INFO

Self-represented litigants may register for courtMAP scheduling access at http://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org.

Self represented litigants can register for courtMAP access using the link for scheduling: http://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org

INFO

Parties may file electronically through the Florida eFiling Portal after creating an account and using their case number.

Visit the Florida eFiling Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/ Create an account and follow the prompts. You will need your case number.

INFO

Applies to

Signed order

Once signed by the General Magistrate, Reports and Recommendations and Orders go to the division Judge, and the signed order may then be e-filed by the Judicial Assistant or the Assistant to the General Magistrate.

Once signed by the General Magistrate, the Report and Recommendations and Orders will be submitted to the division Judge for signature. The signed order may then be e-filed by the Judicial Assistant to the Judge or the Assistant to the General Magistrate.

INFO

Parties should register at myflcourtaccess.com (URL as printed: https://myflcourtacess.com) to file pleadings and receive court documents via email.

To file a pleading and receive court documents via email, please register https://myflcourtacess.com.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Audio recording request

Requests for audio recordings by attorneys, parties, and self-represented litigants must be submitted electronically per the Court Reporting Services instructions online.

All requests for copies of audio recordings of judicial proceedings by attorneys of record, parties to a case, and self-represented litigants shall be submitted electronically by following the instructions online under Court Reporting Services of the 11th Judicial Circuit website (https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Court-Reporting-Services).

INFO

Parties may set 15-30 minute special-set hearings themselves through CourtMap without contacting staff.

Parties may on their own coordinate and set such hearings through CourtMap and need not contact staff.

INFO

Applies to

Motion

As of January 11, 2022, parties are no longer required to email motions in Word format.

Effective January 11, 2022 Parties will no longer be required to email motions in WORD format

INFO

Self-represented litigants should register at the Florida Courts eFiling Portal, CourtMAP, MyFloridaCourtAccess, and Florida Bar consumer links.

Self-represented Litigants should register at the following links: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal https://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org/ https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ https://www.floridabar.org/public/consumer/