The Miami-Dade Courts and Court Facilities will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 9th, due to Tropical Storm Nicole’s potential impacts, following the announcement of public school closures.
Remote hearings scheduled for Nov. 9th may still take place at the discretion of the presiding judge. Please check with the presiding judge in your case for further information and to confirm cancellation.
First Appearance hearings will take place on a weekend/holiday schedule. Please see the Virtual Courtroom Directory – Bond Hearings Section, for further information related to First Appearance Hearings on Weekend/Holiday schedules.
Jurors on standby for jury duty on Nov. 9th will be excused. If you are a juror in a trial that is already underway, please await further information from the presiding judge.
The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts will also be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 9th.
The following in-person Clerk’s Office services will be available during regular business hours on Nov. 9th:
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
175 N.W. 1st Avenue
Mezzanine
Miami, Florida 33128
Central Depository (Child Support Services)
Overtown Center South
601 N.W. 1st Court
16th Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit will continue to closely monitor the path of Tropical Storm Nicole in the coming days.
Court closure information may be found at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s:
- Website at www.jud11.flcourts.org
- Social Media @miamidadecourts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Emergency Hotline at 305-349-7777
Please continue to monitor news and weather reports and the Eleventh Circuit’s website, hotline and social media for future announcements.
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