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 Valerie Tompkins

Valerie Tompkins is a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles circuit and county court matters.

No individual procedure documents are listed for this judge. Procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Valerie Tompkins's rules

How may parties contact Judge Valerie Tompkins' chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Valerie Tompkins' chambers. The rule lists phone 786-469-3960. Hearings on filed motions or petitions must be scheduled by contacting the division office by phone at 786-469-3960.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division Information and Hearing Scheduling via Zoom

Is electronic filing required before Judge Valerie Tompkins?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Valerie Tompkins?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties, timing: 48 hours before hearing. Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrate's office at least 48 hours before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Evidence Exchange (48 Hours Prior to Hearing)
Complete rules summary for Judge Valerie Tompkins

Hearings on filed motions or petitions must be scheduled by contacting the division office by phone at 786-469-3960.

Parties must provide a valid and current email address so the court can send the Zoom hearing invitation link.

Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrate's office at least 48 hours before the hearing.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

All motions, petitions, and exhibits must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com.

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