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Administrative Orders and Memorandums

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 08-18 A1 - RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS IN THE SETTLEMENT OF PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS AND CLAIMS
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 22-02 - ESTABLISHMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUSION OF DOCKET INDEX NUMBERS OR MOTION INDENTIFIERS ON PROPOSED ORDERS AND NOTICES OF HEARINGS
Administrative Memorandum - Appointment of Examining Committee Members
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 22-06: IN RE: ASSIGNMENT OF CASES INVOLVING CUSTODY OR GUARDIANSHIP OF MINORS
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 21-05: IN RE: ESTABLISHING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR RESTORATION OF CAPACITY
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 18-41: IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF ALVAN BALENT, JR., ESQUIRE, AS GENERAL MAGISTRATE OF THE PROBATE DIVISION FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 14-12: (Rescinds AO Nos. 12-02, including amendments 12-02 (A-1) and 12-02 (A2)) IN RE: RE- ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 12-21 A1 (Amending AO No. 12-21) IN RE: AMENDING DESIGNATION OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR MOTIONS TO EXCEED FEE LIMITS
2008 1-08-18 Standards and Procedures for Minor Settlement
2012 1-12-03 Re-Establishment of Standing Committees for Private Court Appointed Counsel
2014 1-14-03 Proceedings to Prohibit Purchase of Firearms by Mentally Ill Persons
2014 1-14-09 Establishing Notice of Related Cases Filing Requirement
2014 1-14-12 Re-Establishment of Procedure for Appointment of Counsel in Criminal and Civil Proceedings
2014 1-14-07 A1 Clarification of Probate Proceedings re Trusts
2015 15-04 Establishment of Registry for Appointment of Professional Guardians
2016-6-30-16 In Re: Providing Copy of Petition, Notice of Hearing and Summons to Parties Under Sections 397.6815, .6955, Florida Statutes
2016-7-11-16 In Re: Mandatory Use of Probate Smart Forms and Checklists in Estate and Guardianship Administrations
2018-2-12-2018 In re: Creation of Section PMH06 in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
AO No. 12-21-A38: Designation of Judge Maria Mendez and Judge Miguel de La O to Hear and Determine Motions to Exceed the Fee Limits Field in the Circuit and County Court Criminal Divisions and the Probate and Guardianship Division for the Calendar Year Commencing on January 1, 2021
Case No. 01: AO No. 14-09 A1: Amendment to Administrative Order 14-09 Notice of Related Case in Probate Division

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Probate Division

The Probate Division has jurisdiction over a broad category of cases including mental health, guardianship, estates and trusts. Five circuit judges and two general magistrates are assigned to hear cases in the Circuit Probate Division. The judges and support personnel of this division are located at the Lawson E. Thomas, Courthouse Center, directly north of the Dade County Courthouse.

Programs and Services

Search for a Probate Case

Search for a Circuit Civil Case by visiting the Miami-Dade County Civil, Family and Probate Courts Online System.

eFiling Services

The ePortal is utilized to submit documents to Clerks and also provides electronic notifications and eService on behalf of others.

Mental Health

The Probate Division hears cases for the involuntary evaluation and treatment of mentally ill persons.

Marchman Act

Provides the means for an individual to receive voluntary or involuntary treatment for substance abuse.

Guardianship

Guardianship is a legal proceeding in which a guardian exercises the legal rights of an incapacitated person who lacks the ability to care for himself.

Probate of an Estate

Probate of an estate is a legal process through which the assets of a deceased person are inventoried, distributed to pay creditors' claims against the estate, and, if there are remaining assets, distributed to the heirs or beneficiaries.

Department of Translation and Interpretation

Court Interpreters interpret and translate verbal and written communications from a non-English to English language in court proceedings.

Probate Attorneys' Corner

Find relevant information on filing fees, FAQ's and Clerk's Docket to assist attorneys in expediting the Probate court process.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit proposals in accordance with established procedures to meet the requirements of developing a list of court-approved organizations to provide instruction and education for Guardians within 4 months of appointment, as set forth in section 744.3145, Florida Statutes.