PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING VIA EMAIL, DELIVERY AND/OR VIA MAIL. EVERYTHING MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP. DO NOT DROP OFF PAPER COPIES TO CHAMBERS. THANK YOU.
PLEASE BE ADVISED ALL HEARINGS ARE VIA ZOOM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE ALLOW UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE HEARING TO RECEIVE ZOOM ID.
PLEASE FILE ALL EVIDENCE FOR ANY HEARING WITH THE CLERK OF COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER.
Please be aware that due to growing concerns about the safety of our community and the spread of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease, the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse is closed to the public, except on mission critical matters. However, our divisions remain open. The Judge and his/her staff are working remotely and available. We are able to address most matters remotely via phone conferences and/or COURTMAP and ZOOM. 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 and COURTMAP at https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/ for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge 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.
Type: Open
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days
Files at Hearing: None
REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR Motion Calendar will be held for NON-EVIDENTIARY matters every Wednesday @ 1:30 PM. This calendar will be heard via ZOOM. Instructions for setting: On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC29@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. 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.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THE DIVISION EMAIL IS FOR PORTAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT FOR EMAIL COMMUNICATION.
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.