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 Yadira Pedraza

Yadira Pedraza is a judge in the circuit court division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County.

This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Yadira Pedraza's rules

What must be included with order or settlement agreement filings before Judge Yadira Pedraza?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A resolved matter will not be taken off-calendar unless a copy of the appropriate order or settlement agreement is emailed to the Magistrate.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RESOLVED MATTER

What must be included with proposed recommended order filings before Judge Yadira Pedraza?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed Recommended Orders should be agreed to by both parties, but if they cannot agree, each party may submit their own proposed Recommended Order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED RECOMMENDED ORDERS

How may parties contact Judge Yadira Pedraza's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Yadira Pedraza's chambers. The rule lists email 11thfcgm02@jud11.flcourts.org. Converting an in-person hearing to Zoom requires an email to the Magistrate's office, and the hearing remains in-person until the Magistrate's office directly confirms otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A HEARING

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Yadira Pedraza?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuances of hearings before the Magistrate require a filed Motion for Continuance to be heard by the Magistrate, and no hearing may be canceled without Magistrate approval (a Notice of Cancellation alone is insufficient).

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Yadira Pedraza?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All hearings in this Division must be scheduled through courtMAP, and the parties must agree on the date and time before scheduling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A HEARING

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Yadira Pedraza?

A fee is required for covered filings. The final invoice for an audio recording must be paid before the recording is released to the requester.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Yadira Pedraza?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Hearings must be scheduled within 10 days of entry of the Order of Referral or the division will schedule them unilaterally for the earliest available date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TO SCHEDULE A HEARING

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Yadira Pedraza?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Before the hearing, each party must provide copies of proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EXHIBITS
Complete rules summary for Judge Yadira Pedraza

All hearings in this Division must be scheduled through courtMAP, and the parties must agree on the date and time before scheduling.

Hearings must be scheduled within 10 days of entry of the Order of Referral or the division will schedule them unilaterally for the earliest available date.

Converting an in-person hearing to Zoom requires an email to the Magistrate's office, and the hearing remains in-person until the Magistrate's office directly confirms otherwise.

Proposed Recommended Orders must be submitted through courtMAP.

Proposed Recommended Orders are due no later than 15 days after the date of the hearing (source text reads 'ten (15) days').

Proposed Recommended Orders should be agreed to by both parties, but if they cannot agree, each party may submit their own proposed Recommended Order.

Continuances of hearings before the Magistrate require a filed Motion for Continuance to be heard by the Magistrate, and no hearing may be canceled without Magistrate approval (a Notice of Cancellation alone is insufficient).

Motions for continuance must be filed with the Court and emailed to the Magistrate's division email address.

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

The final invoice for an audio recording must be paid before the recording is released to the requester.

Before the hearing, each party must provide copies of proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

An exhibit list must be prepared and filed at least 48 hours before the hearing date, failing which exhibits may be excluded from evidence.

Parties must register their email and physical mailing addresses with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices, recommended orders, and orders.

Parties must notify the Magistrate immediately by email when a matter is resolved, settled, or dismissed.

A resolved matter will not be taken off-calendar unless a copy of the appropriate order or settlement agreement is emailed to the Magistrate.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) before filing a pleading or motion.

Persons with disabilities may obtain free accommodations by contacting the ADA Coordinator at least 7 days before a scheduled court appearance, or immediately if less than 7 days remain.

The General Magistrate's office may be contacted by email at 11thfcgm02@jud11.flcourts.org.

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