Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Document Format Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted via courtMAP in Microsoft Word format only under the Proposed Order Tab.

All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMAP in MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT ONLY under the "Proposed Order Tab

CRITICALCriminal cases

Trials, pleas, and evidentiary hearings must occur in person, except evidentiary hearings may be held on Zoom by stipulation of the parties and the Court.

***The following hearings MUST occur in-person: Trials, Pleas and Evidentiary Hearings. Evidentiary Hearings may occur on Zoom by stipulation of the parties and the Court. ***

CRITICAL

The order title must be typed in the CourtMAP title box, not in the body of the proposed or agreed order.

When submitting your proposed/agreed order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by CourtMAP, NOT in the body of the proposed/agreed order.

CRITICAL

Proposed order submissions must include the cover letter and motion in PDF format and the proposed order in Word format without preset templates or fillable forms, or the order will be rejected if it cannot be electronically signed.

1. A cover letter that complies with the above requirements, in PDF format. 2. A copy of the motion in PDF format. 3. A proposed order in WORD format. Please do not use preset templates or fillable forms as some do not allow for electronic signature. Any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.

CRITICAL

Hard copies and binders are not accepted by the Court.

HARD COPIES or BINDERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

CRITICAL

Telephonic appearances are prohibited for special set hearings before Division 17.

(NO TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES FOR SPECIAL SET HEARINGS)

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

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

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

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

All orders must be submitted in Word format using the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form.

ALL Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders must use Times New Roman with a minimum 12-point font.

Proposed orders should be in Times New Roman type, with a minimum of 12-point font.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders should be in Times New Roman type, with a minimum of 12 point font.

Proposed orders should be in Times New Roman type, with a minimum of 12 point font.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders are accepted only through courtMAP, in Word format on its blank order form, accompanied by the motion and all supporting documents.

Proposed Orders are only accepted via courtMAP, which must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form, and accompanied with a Motion and all supporting documents.

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

All orders must be submitted as Word documents on CourtMAP's pre-generated blank order form.

All orders must be submitted as a Word document on CourtMAP's pre-generated blank order.

CRITICAL

The first page of each exhibit must be marked, with plaintiff exhibits marked with numbers and defendant exhibits marked with letters.

1. Mark the first page of each document it intends to introduce into evidence. (Plaintiff with numbers/Defendant with letters.)

CRITICAL

All proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP in Microsoft Word format only under the Proposed Order tab.

All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMAP in MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT ONLY under the "Proposed Order Tab"

CRITICAL

Agreed orders must be submitted through courtMAP in Microsoft Word format only under the Proposed Orders tab.

All agreed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP in MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT ONLY under the "Proposed Orders Tab".

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

PDF

Submit all documents electronically through courtMAP in PDF format.

All documents must be submitted electronically via courtMAP in pdf format.

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed Orders must be submitted through courtMAP in Word format on its pre-generated blank order form with the motion and all supporting documents.

Please file all proposed Orders via courtMAP under "Proposed Orders" or "Agreed Orders." Proposed Orders are only accepted via courtMAP, which must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form, and accompanied with a Motion and all supporting documents.

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

All Proposed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP in Microsoft Word format.

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

Agreed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

All Agreed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP in Microsoft Word format.

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

All Proposed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP in Microsoft Word format.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be in Word format or they will be rejected.

The Order needs to be in a Word Format, if not the Order will be rejected.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Agreed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

All Agreed Orders must be submitted via CMAP in Microsoft Word format.

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be in Word format when uploaded.

Proposed Orders need to be upload through Court Map, make sure that the Order is in Word Format.

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed orders must be renamed from the generic title block, with the title typed in the courtMAP title box rather than in the body of the order.

ALL proposed Orders MUST be titled in the block marked "Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title" *When submitting your proposed/agreed order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by courtMAP, NOT in the body of the proposed/agreed order.

CRITICALCivil cases

All parties are required to bring hard copies of their exhibits to trial. Exhibits must be pre-marked for identification as per the Exhibits Worksheet found under the "documents" tab. Exhibits must be submitted on the first day of trial. Each party should provide the clerk with the exhibits they wish to have marked for identification, either in a binder or in individual folders. The clerk will then mark each exhibit accordingly.

All parties are required to bring hard copies of their exhibits to trial. Exhibits must be pre-marked for identification as per the Exhibits Worksheet found under the "documents" tab. Exhibits must be submitted on the first day of trial. Each party should provide the clerk with the exhibits they wish to have marked for identification, either in a binder or in individual folders. The clerk will then mark each exhibit accordingly.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format 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

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Submit proposed orders in Word on the courtMAP-generated blank form, accompanied by the motion and supporting documents or a letter explaining the submission.

ALL proposed Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

PDF

Submit all Special Set documents electronically through courtMAP in PDF format.

All documents must be submitted electronically via courtMAP in pdf format.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Mailed proposed orders are not accepted; submit proposed orders in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated Blank Order form with a motion and supporting documents.

Proposed orders mailed to Chambers are not accepted, must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated Blank Order form, and accompanied with a motion and supporting documents.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders must be typed in Times New Roman, size 14 font.

Proposed orders must be uploaded via courtMAP within seven (7) days from the date of hearing; it must include the Docket Index Number for the underlying petition/motion; AND must be typed in Times New Roman, size 14 font.

CRITICAL

Any party wishing the court review evidence or case law during the hearing should put them on the screen or bring loose hard copies. NO BINDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Any party wishing the court review evidence or case law during the hearing should put them on the screen or bring loose hard copies. NO BINDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CRITICAL

Margins

top 1 in, bottom 1 in, left 1 in, right 1 in

Motions and supporting memoranda must be one-sided, typed in 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and page numbers.

All motions submitted in support of your motion must: 1. Be one-sided (no double-sided submissions) 2. Typed in 12 point font 3. Be double spaced 4. Contain 1 inch margins 5. Include page numbers

CRITICAL

Submit proposed orders in Word format on CourtMAP's pre-generated blank order form with the corresponding motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format using the pre-generated blank order form on courtMAP.  Each submission must be accompanied by the corresponding motion and all supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

CRITICAL

Submit agreed orders through CourtMAP in Word format on its pre-generated blank order form, accompanied by the motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

All agreed orders must be submitted via COURTMAP.  ALL Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Evidentiary hearings, bench/jury trials, and most pleas must be in person unless all parties, the judge, and governing rules allow Zoom; other matters may be on Zoom by party preference.

The following must take place in person unless the parties and the judge agree to proceed on Zoom and the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the Florida Supreme Court’s Administrative Order allow: (1) Evidentiary hearings; (2) Bench and jury trials; and (3) most pleas. All other matters may be conducted via Zoom at the preference of the parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form and accompanied by a motion and supporting documents or correspondence.

ALL proposed Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a correspondence.

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be uploaded in Word format without preset templates or fillable forms; orders that cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.

The proposed order MUST be uploaded in a WORD format. DO NOT use preset templates or fillable forms, as some do not allow for electronic signature. Any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.

CRITICAL

All discovery Requests and accompanying motions must be in writing pursuant to Fla. R. Crim. Proc. 3.190(a).

All Requests and accompanying motions must be in writing. Fla R. Crim. Proc. 3.190(a)

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in WORD format 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 and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation/ cover letter.

CRITICAL

All proposed orders must comply with Administrative Order 22-02.

All proposed orders must comply with Administrative Order 22-02.

WARNING

Each supporting document must be submitted separately and properly titled.

Each supporting document must be submitted separately, and each must be properly titled for ease of review.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Format

DOCX

The motion and proposed order attached to a hearing request must be in Microsoft Word format.

attach the Motion and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

WARNING

Format

DOCX

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

WARNING

Format

DOCX

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

WARNING

Format

DOCX

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

WARNING

Foreclosure motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case and no more than two motions per case per calendar.

Foreclosure motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case. The Court will hear no more than two (2) motions per case per foreclosure motion calendar.

WARNING

Motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case and no more than two motions per case.

Motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case; the Court will hear no more than two motions per case during motion calendar.

WARNING

*Do not take up more than one (1) slot on the motion calendar.

*Do not take up more than one (1) slot on the motion calendar.

WARNING

Proposed orders may emphasize certain words but must not place all language in bold, all caps, italics, or underlining.

*While it is acceptable to emphasize certain words in a proposed order, please DO NOT emphasize ALL language of an order in bold, all caps, italics, or underlining.

WARNING

Motion-calendar hearings are limited to five minutes per case.

Time Limit: Motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case.