Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Lisette M. Reid's rules

Does Judge Lisette M. Reid require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Lisette M. Reid's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery disputes are resolved via hearing set by Judge Reid without requiring a motion; hearings are held every Wednesday.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE LISETTE M. REID

What must be included with email filings before Judge Lisette M. Reid?

The rule requires local rule certificate and certificate of conference. Hearing request emails must copy opposing counsel, describe the dispute, confirm Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) conferral, and list three Wednesdays’ availability.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE LISETTE M. REID

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Lisette M. Reid?

The rule requires local rule certificate and certificate of conference. Notice of Hearing must be filed after obtaining hearing date, include numerical list of discovery matters, certify Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) compliance, and contain no argument.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE LISETTE M. REID

How may parties contact Judge Lisette M. Reid's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Lisette M. Reid's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Reid@flsd.uscourts.gov. Hearing requests must be submitted via email to Judge Reid’s Chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE LISETTE M. REID

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lisette M. Reid?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Moving parties must request discovery dispute hearing relief within 15 days of the grounds for relief arising.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE LISETTE M. REID

What rule applies to service for hearing materials before Judge Lisette M. Reid?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the court, timing: 3 calendar days before hearing. Moving parties must email relevant hearing materials to chambers at least 3 days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE LISETTE M. REID
Complete rules summary for Judge Lisette M. Reid

Discovery disputes are resolved via hearing set by Judge Reid without requiring a motion; hearings are held every Wednesday.

Moving parties must request discovery dispute hearing relief within 15 days of the grounds for relief arising.

Hearing requests must be submitted via email to Judge Reid’s Chambers.

Hearing request emails must copy opposing counsel, describe the dispute, confirm Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) conferral, and list three Wednesdays’ availability.

Hearings are only set if parties confirm they conferred or attempted to confer.

Personal conferral (in person/phone) required unless opposing party refuses after reasonable time; moving party must advise court of refusal.

Notice of Hearing must be filed after obtaining hearing date, include numerical list of discovery matters, certify Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) compliance, and contain no argument.

Moving parties must email relevant hearing materials to chambers at least 3 days before the hearing.

Protective orders shall be filed only when requested by Judge Reid.

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