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. 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.
EMERGENCY MOTIONS MUST BE UPLOADED VIA COURTMAP ONCE FILED AND MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT INDICATING THAT OPPOSING COUNSEL HAS BEEN NOTIFIFIED IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE MATTER IN AN AMICABLE MANNER.
When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL please add 11thFC47@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list. Please be aware the above email address will only accept emails directly from the E-FILING PORTAL and will reject all other emails sent from other email addresses. Once the motion is filed, CALL CHAMBERS at 305-349-6001 TO ADVISE US OF THE EMERGENCY SO THAT THE MATTER CAN BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY.
The Judge will read and respond to all emergencies immediately. Hearings will be held in court or remotely via ZOOM. All emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis and the parties must follow the emergency procedures listed on this website.
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.