Judge Mindy A. Mora's rules set a pre-motion procedure for motion seeking relief without hearing and application seeking relief without hearing. Before filing a motion or application seeking relief without a hearing, check Local Rules to confirm it may be considered without a hearing.
Judge Mindy A. Mora's formatting rule includes letter paper and portrait orientation required. Orders must be drafted on 8.5 x 11 inch paper in portrait orientation.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Factual findings in orders must begin with the phrase 'The Court finds …'.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed orders must include the submitter's contact information below the ### line.
Parties may contact Judge Mindy A. Mora's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email SMG_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov, RAM_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov, EPK_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov, MAM_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov, PDR_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov, CLC_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov, CAP_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov, PGH_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov, LMI_Chambers@flsb.uscourts.gov.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Default judgments must be uploaded to the CM/ECF electronic filing system after entry of the order granting the motion.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Bill of Costs must be filed timely after entry of judgment using Official Form B2630.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the clerk. Stay relief orders involving property in pending Florida state court actions must serve the applicable state court clerk as an interested party.
Factual findings in orders must begin with the phrase 'The Court finds …'.
Decretal sections for applications must state approved or denied as the disposition.
Orders must be drafted on 8.5 x 11 inch paper in portrait orientation.
All page margins must be set to 1 inch.
First page must have 4 inches of blank space from the top edge for the judge's signature.
Orders should use 12-point font (10-point for footnotes), with Times New Roman or Century Schoolbook preferred.
Order captions must comply with Local Rule 9004-1(e).
Orders must have a descriptive title referencing the relief sought and disposition.
Amended orders must include a footnote explaining the nature of the amendment.
Order titles must be centered, bold, in all capital letters, underlined on the bottom line, and single-spaced if the title exceeds one line.
Order titles must state if the order cancels or reschedules a hearing, and must not include docket entry number references or the word 'proposed'.
Body text of orders must be double-spaced, except footnotes and quotes longer than 50 words which must be single-spaced.
All orders must be submitted in text-searchable PDF format.
Orders must state which party filed the underlying motion, include the motion's docket number using the Bluebook-recommended 'Dkt. No.' abbreviation.
If a hearing was held for the underlying motion, the order's introduction must include the date and time of the hearing.
Orders must include any specific language required by the referenced Local Rules.
Factual findings in orders must be placed above the decretal line.
Multiple factual finding paragraphs must be designated with letters instead of numbers.
Orders must state the source and method of presentation for all factual findings.
The decretal section of an order must begin with the phrase 'It is ordered …'.
The phrase 'It is ordered …' may only be used once, at the start of the decretal section.
Numbered paragraphs must follow the introductory 'It is ordered …' phrase in the decretal section.
The first paragraph of the decretal section must state the disposition of the motion, objection, or application.
Decretal sections for motions must state granted, denied, or granted in part and denied in part as the disposition.
Decretal sections for objections must state overruled or sustained as the disposition.
Orders granting partial relief must include the phrase 'solely as set forth herein' after the word 'granted'.
Subsequent decretal paragraphs must state the specific relief resulting from the disposition.
Findings of fact are prohibited in the decretal paragraphs of orders.
The decretal section must end with three centered hashmarks (###) on the page.
Orders must state the party that submitted them to the court.