ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk. Please be aware that in order to activate your portal account a pleading must be filed at the time of registration. Therefore, it is recommended that any Self Represented litigant signing up for the first time file a "Notice of Designation of Email" which can be found using this link https://www.flcourts.org/content/download/403113/3457012/915.pdf
and Sign up for COURTMAP for submitting proposed orders and scheduling with your assigned Judge.
link: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/courtMAP
The judges will be using the ZOOM platform for most hearings. It is FREE. If you are unfamiliar with the Zoom platform, please go to the ZOOM training page website to learn how to access the platform for use. Zoom training page:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
Zoom Live Training page:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360029527911 We ask you to assist us by learning how to utilize ZOOM and your patience with us as we learn along with you. We are committed to the continued delivery of justice in the face of this pandemic. Please refer to the drop-down boxes to the right of the screen for clear instructions on how to proceed for specific types of calendars.
LINK FOR EVIDENCE PROCEDURES IN FAMILY: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/authority/trainingvideos.html
SETTLEMENT FOR FINAL HEARINGS/NON-JURY TRIALS Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP(If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap Contact chambers to advise of the settlement and submission to CourtMap Please note: Unless these steps are taken, ALL PARTIES ARE EXPECTED TO APPEAR IN COURT AND BE READY FOR TRIAL.
Type: Closed
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days
Files at Hearing: None
REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR (Only 1 motion is permitted per case) Motion Calendar will be held for NON-EVIDENTIARY matters every Wednesday@9:30 AM This calendar will be heard via ZOOM. Instructions for setting: On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings. On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing. On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard. Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot. As supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp. You may unilaterally set on calendar If unable to agree upon a date with opposing side. On COURTMAP also include as supporting documents a Notice of Hearing. The notice of hearing must be filed with the Clerk at least 7 business days prior to the hearing, not including the day of the hearing. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL NOTICES NOT FILED IN A TIMELY MANNER WILL BE REJECTED. The Judge will rule on 5-minute motions without the need for a hearing when possible. Unless you receive an order ruling on the motion, you must be available on the selected date and time for one hour as the Judge will be calling motions one at a time.
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CIVILITY I.2. Upon receiving an inquiry concerning a proposed time for a hearing, deposition, meeting or other proceeding, a lawyer should promptly agree to the proposal or offer a counter suggestion that is as close in time as is reasonably available, and lawyers should cooperate with each other when conflicts and calendar changes are reasonably necessary. Only after making a reasonable effort to confer with opposing counsel should attorneys unilaterally schedule depositions, hearings or other matters.
Please be aware that certain items are prohibited on courthouse premises. If any listed prohibited item is detected to be in your possession when entering a court facility, you will be asked to exit the facility to secure the item elsewhere or dispose of it, before being allowed entry into the facility.