Judge Sosa-Bruzon holds most hearings via Zoom in her virtual courtroom. Anyone can access the Zoom Platform. It is free to all users. You can access the Virtual Courtroom using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Alternatively, you may use a regular phone, which will allow you to appear by phone, but not by video. Please note: Any person who intends to testify must appear via video.
SMALL CLAIMS PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES MAY BE ATTENDED IN-PERSON-COURTROOM 6-4,OR THROUGH THE USE OF COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PURSUANT TO FLORIDA SMALL CLAIMS RULE 7.090 (a) AND FLORIDA RULE OF GENERAL PRACTICE AND JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION 2.530.
FWOPS -- VIA ZOOM -- APPEARANCE IS MANDATORY ON ZOOM REGARDLESS OF ANY FILINGS. All hearings are conducted via Zoom, unless otherwise stated in a court order or Notice of Hearing, USING THE FOLLOWING ZOOM INFORMATION: To access the Virtual Courtroom, using a computer, tablet or smartphone you can use the following methods: Direct link to Virtual Courtroom: https://zoom.us/j/979 3393 9660 OR Registered Zoom Account: Use meeting ID979 3393 9660 OR Using only a telephone: Dial 1-786-635-1003 and enter meeting ID979 3393 9660# You do not need a participant ID. Please arrive in the Virtual Courtroom at least 10 minutes before your scheduled hearing time. The setting party must provide Notice of Hearing with instructions on how to appear using Zoom to the opposing party when scheduling a hearing and must file the notice with the Clerk. The NOH automatically generated by courtMAP is not sufficient as it does not reflect the Zoom meeting information. Self-represented Litigants can register at the following links: Use this link for scheduling hearings https://cmap.jud11.flcourts.org Use this link to file documents/motions https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ Judicial Assistant: Marisol Ravelo-mravelo@jud11.flcourts.org.. Opposing parties must be copied in all email correspondence to the judicial assistant. This email is available for scheduling purposes mostly, please do not email with facts about the case or documents that should be filed with the clerk of courts.
JA's Email: Mravelo@jud11.flcourts.org
Bailiff's Email: Vjules@jud11.flcourts.org
Hearing cancellations must be received via e-mail 24 hours prior to the hearing.
For hearing cancellations, please email JA at: Mravelo@jud11.flcourts.org
Motion Calendar Procedures:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DIVISION DOES NOT SEND OUT ZOOM LINKS OR INVITES.
In order for your matter to be added to the Judge's Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motions(s) MUST be filed with the Clerk.
Written Notice to Opposing/Parties prior to hearing shall be provided immediately after hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion.
MEDIATION: Mediation requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant with contact information for both parties. Do not contact the Mediation Division as they can't set without a request from the Judicial Assistant.
CANCELLATIONS: Setting party must contact judicial assistant via email: Mravelo@jud11.flcourts.org 24 hours prior to the hearing and Notices of Cancellation must be filed. Chambers does not need a courtesy copy of the NOC (unless it is for a special set hearing).
EVICTION MATTERS: To set a landlord/tenant matter, please email the judicial assistant with your request. DO NOT SET ON A 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR.
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.