Court Rules

Court-wide rules

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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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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    $35
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    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 Victoria Ferrer

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

Practitioners will find the judge's information and procedure instructions in the published PDF titled 'Judge Victoria Ferrer Information and Procedure Instructions'.

Common questions about Judge Victoria Ferrer's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Victoria Ferrer?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by email. Courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with opposing counsel covered, because the Clerk does not provide the Judge or staff with e-filed motions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 5. METHOD OF PROVIDING COURTESY COPIES

Does Judge Victoria Ferrer require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Victoria Ferrer's rules set a pre-motion procedure for evidentiary and suppression. Evidentiary and suppression motions are generally heard at the trial check-in date when all sides announce ready, but a special set date prior to trial may be obtained by following the standing order's procedures.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 8. EVIDENTIARY MOTIONS/SUPPRESSION MOTIONS

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Victoria Ferrer?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. After filing a return of property motion, contact the Judicial Assistant to schedule it and file a notice of hearing stating the date, time, and Zoom meeting ID.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 12. RETURN OF PROPERTY

How may parties contact Judge Victoria Ferrer's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Victoria Ferrer's chambers. After e-filing a motion, counsel must contact the Judicial Assistant by phone or email (with a copy of the motion) to schedule it, and the JA will reply with a motion calendar date and time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 6. PROCEDURES FOR PLACING ANY MOTION ON CALENDAR

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Victoria Ferrer?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include adversary position. Agreed or stipulated continuances must be accompanied by a motion or email with proof of both parties' agreement, although continuances may also be made ore tenus at Sounding.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Section 7 (continuance procedures; heading truncated in source)

Is electronic filing required before Judge Victoria Ferrer?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions in limine must be e-filed (and e-served in writing) at least five days before trial; failure to do so absent good cause is sufficient basis for the Court to deny the motion.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 10. LIMINE MOTIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Victoria Ferrer?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Documents and evidence must be e-filed at least 48 hours prior to the hearing; filing five days prior is preferred.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 15. COURT RULES FOR REMOTE ACCESS IN THE COURTROOM

What rule applies to service for motion in limine before Judge Victoria Ferrer?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the opposing party, timing: 5 calendar days. Motions in limine must be e-served on the opposing party in writing at least five days before trial; failure absent good cause is sufficient basis for denial.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 10. LIMINE MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Victoria Ferrer

The County Domestic Violence division (Section HI 03) at the Hialeah Courthouse can be reached by phone at (305) 520-4042, located in Room HCH 225.

Judge Victoria Ferrer's County Criminal division (Section B-211) at the Hialeah Courthouse can be contacted by phone at (305) 520-4042, with Jorge Sanchez as judicial assistant.

The judicial assistant can be contacted by email, phone, or fax using the listed contact information.

Parties must not email the Judge directly; emails regarding court business must cover (copy) the Judicial Assistant.

Any email to the Judge or Judicial Assistant must copy all counsel in the same email.

Any email to the Judge, Judicial Assistant, or Bailiff must copy all counsel in the same email.

After sending a fax to chambers (305-520-4050), you must contact the office to confirm receipt.

Chambers telephone number is 305-520-4042.

Courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with opposing counsel covered, because the Clerk does not provide the Judge or staff with e-filed motions.

The Judicial Assistant and the Bailiff must not be included in the e-filing service list.

Before scheduling a motion, counsel must email the courtesy copy of the motion to the Judicial Assistant and cover opposing counsel on the same email.

After e-filing a motion, counsel must contact the Judicial Assistant by phone or email (with a copy of the motion) to schedule it, and the JA will reply with a motion calendar date and time.

Self-represented litigants must contact the office by phone or email to schedule their request on the Judge's Motion Calendar.

Agreed or stipulated continuances must be accompanied by a motion or email with proof of both parties' agreement, although continuances may also be made ore tenus at Sounding.

For evidentiary and suppression motions, email a copy of the motion to the Judicial Assistant, cover opposing counsel, and state the amount of hearing time needed.

Evidentiary and suppression motions are generally heard at the trial check-in date when all sides announce ready, but a special set date prior to trial may be obtained by following the standing order's procedures.

For motions to increase/reduce bond or modify/terminate probation, email a copy to the Judicial Assistant covering opposing counsel and indicate the time needed; these motions require more than the five minutes allocated on motion calendar.

Motions in limine must be e-filed (and e-served in writing) at least five days before trial; failure to do so absent good cause is sufficient basis for the Court to deny the motion.

Motions in limine must be e-served on the opposing party in writing at least five days before trial; failure absent good cause is sufficient basis for denial.

A copy of motions in limine must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant immediately after filing.

Motions in limine will be heard in the afternoon of the trial check-in date.

For seal/expunge motions, file the original with the Clerk and send a copy to the Judicial Assistant to set it on the Motion Calendar; counsel/defendant need not appear at the hearing if all documents are in order.

For return of property motions, file the original with the Clerk and provide a copy to the Judicial Assistant covering opposing counsel so the motion can be set.

Return of property motions will be scheduled at least two weeks after filing to allow the moving party to notice the arresting agency and the State to determine any objection.

Interpreter services other than Spanish or Creole require contacting the Judicial Assistant at least 10 days before the hearing, or advising the Court on the hearing date.

After filing a return of property motion, contact the Judicial Assistant to schedule it and file a notice of hearing stating the date, time, and Zoom meeting ID.

The return of property motion and notice of hearing must be served on the agency holding the property and the State, with proof of notice; failure to provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties is grounds for denial.

Notices for return of property hearings must be sent to the agency's legal department with at least ten days' notice.

If no response is received within 24 hours, parties should contact the office or email the Bailiff.

Case law must be emailed to the Judge's Judicial Assistant before the hearing.

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