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.
Type: Closed
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days
Files at Hearing: None
Remote UCD CALENDAR Once your case is resolved,
On COURTMAP:
1. Click on Uncontested Calendar which is under the special set category, for the Division/Judge.
2. Place your case on calendar for your chosen date.
3. Attach the following supporting documents (with an e-file stamp): a. Petition or Counter Petition b. Answer or Answer/Waiver c. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. d. If the Petition has been defaulted please attach the Order of Default. e. A legible copy of the Petitioner's and/or Counter Petitioner’s Valid Driver's License, Florida State ID or Voter’s Registration card (does NOT require an E-file Stamp) f. Supplemental Affidavit for Remote Uncontested Hearings that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties. This affidavit is required even if there is no MSA or PP. (please see hearing documents above for a copy) g. Financial Affidavits h. UCCJEA Affidavit
All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected. Attorneys: Please send a proposed Final Judgment to the Judge via COURTMAP, including a cover letter advising the Judge that this is a proposed Final Judgement. You must submit a Proposed Final Judgement through CourtMAP under PROPOSED ORDERS. Please ensure any supporting documents including the driver's license is attached to the proposed final judgement under the "supporting documents" section. IF ALL DOCUMENTS ARE NOT UNDER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR PROPOSED ORDER IT WILL BE REJECTED.
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.