Judicial Section Details

Foreclosure Motions and Foreclosure Cancellations may be Noticed for Wednesday's at 9:30 a.m.

To access Zoom directly from courtMAP, click on “join zoom meeting” on the date/time of the hearing.

Foreclosure motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case.  The Court will hear no more than two (2) motions per case per foreclosure motion calendar.  Foreclosure matters will only be heard on Wednesdays. 

To set a foreclosure motion for hearing:
*Select the date from the Court's foreclosure motion calendar availability (found on courtMap). 

*Submit your supporting documents (filed motion, notice of hearing, etc.) when creating the event on courtMAP.  DO NOT create multiple events on any one case; the system allows for two (2) motions to be set on each case.  If you are setting two motions, submit supporting documents for each motion. Once a green "Success" message appears, your hearing has made the calendar. 

IMPORTANT: Although the movant and the parties listed on the service list will receive an email from courtMAP indicating that an event has been created, a notice of hearing will not automatically generate.  The movant must e-file a notice of hearing via the e-portal system. 

To confirm a hearing, click on the "calendar" tab in the navigation bar and then on "view events," select the hearing date; the scheduled hearing will appear.  You can also click on "calendar," then on "events by case" and enter the case number; all upcoming hearings for that case number will appear.  

- Telephonic Appearances are not allowed.

To cancel a foreclosure motion calendar hearing: 
Movants cancelling a foreclosure hearing shall e-file a notice of cancellation and also cancel the hearing on courtMAP.  To do this, click on: -calendar, -view events, -select the case, -click case status ready, -click cancel from the dropdown, -click save, -select cancellation reason, -click confirm cancellation. 

Motion Calendar in Division CA 05 is held via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

To access Zoom directly from CourtMAP, click on “join zoom meeting” on the date/time of the hearing.

* Motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case. 

* The Court will not hear more than one (1) motions per case per motion calendar. 

Motion Calendar Procedures
1. Make a good-faith effort to coordinate with opposing counsel. If reasonable cooperation cannot be obtained, the moving party may set the hearing unilaterally so long as it is scheduled at least seven (7) days before the hearing date. The Court expects that any motion may be heard eleven (11) days after its filing. 
2. File the motion and Notice of Hearing with the Clerk.
3. Upload the Motion and any supporting documents to CourtMAP no later than three (3) days before the hearing.
4. Responses:  Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must file said response with the clerk's office and upload documents through CourtMAP. 
* Cancellations - When Notice of Cancellation is filed there is no need to contact the chambers to advise of cancellation, please email dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org and jmanjarres@jud11.flcourts.org, all parties must be copied. Cancel your motion via CourtMap. 

THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS MUST ALWAYS BE SET FOR HEARING:
1. MOTIONS FOR COURT DEFAULT
2. MOTIONS TO RESCHEDULE FORECLOSURE SALES
3. MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO EFFECTUATE SERVICE OF PROCESS
4. MOTIONS TO CONTINUE TRIAL OR STRIKE TRIAL DATES, EVEN IF AGREED TO (Motions for continuance must indicate whether it is the first request for continuance. If it is not, the number and date of prior continuance(s) must be included in the motion.)
5. MOTIONS TO COMPEL MEDIATION
6. MOTIONS TO CANCEL SALE (EVEN IF AGREED TO)
7. MOTIONS TO ISSUE A WRIT OF POSSESSION

* ALL CASES MUST GO TO MEDIATION BEFORE THE TRIAL DATE.

After Notice of Trial is filed please go to CourtMap to schedule the Trial (under Calendar Call). Coordination is required.

All Jury Trials will go forward in person. EXHIBITS ARE NOT TO BE UPLOADED.

All Non-Jury Trials will go forward by zoom unless requested in person. Exhibits are to be uploaded 5 days prior to the trial (please see the clerk's memo).

All Calendar Calls are conducted via Zoom.

Notice of Unavailability is not sufficient to continue trials. Appropriate Motion for Continuance with consent must be filed timely and scheduled for Hearing prior to the calendar call on the motion calendar held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (email the JA at dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org)

Email notice of readiness to dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org to receive trial periods.Upon execution, the parties will receive a copy of the Court's trial order.  The original trial order will be e-filed by CourtMAP.  

Note: Once a trial order has been issued, the trial is set and cannot be cancelled; the appropriate motion must be filed and set for hearing. 

*Counsel shall notify the Court's staff in the event of settlement by emailing a copy of the filed Notice of Settlement or Mediator's Report to dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org and shall submit the appropriate Order of Dismissal or Voluntary Dismissal for execution via courtMAP. 

Jury Trial Certification – The Certification Form (found in the Judge's documents) should be completed by the parties when discovery has been completed, dispositive motions, Daubert motions, and motions in limine have been ruled upon, and jury instructions have been prepared and agreed upon, in other words, all pretrial work is complete.

Once completed, the Certification form should be emailed to the Judge’s Judicial assistant at dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org. If approved by the presiding Judge, the cases certified ready for trial will be placed on the Master List prior to receiving a trial date. The Judge will sign an Order Placing Case in Inactive Status (found in the Judge's documents).
Settlements – Notice of Settlement must be executed by all parties and filed prior to case removal from trial docket. Please submit the notice of settlement via email dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org
Submissions – Please submit the Mutual Pre-Trial Stipulation, all Motions in Limine, Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms to the Court, via CourtMAP under “Trials”, 2 days prior to the first day of Trial.

Upload motions and proposed Orders via courtMAP, DO NOT mail hard copies to Chambers. 
Orders must be submitted in Word format to allow for editing by the Court and electronic signing. The companion Motion and attachments, if any, must be uploaded to the "Supporting Documents" tab in PDF format.
Orders to Withdraw must be heard on motion calendar absent written consent by the client. 
Agreed Orders must be identified as such in the title.

PROPOSED ORDERS

*Supporting documents (i.e.: motions, affidavits, cover letters, etc.) must always be submitted in support of a proposed order. 
*Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing. 
*If you are submitting a proposed order after a hearing, you must submit a cover letter that includes the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling. 
*If you are submitting an AGREED order, please select the AGREED order option.
*When submitting a proposed/agreed order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by courtMAP, NOT within the body of the proposed/agreed order. 

*NOTE: courtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, judge's signature block and the done and ordered language to the order.  
*Final disposition forms must be submitted with all Final Orders of Dismissal and Final Judgments.

THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS MUST ALWAYS BE SET FOR HEARING:

1. MOTIONS FOR COURT DEFAULT
2. MOTIONS TO RESCHEDULE A FORECLOSURE SALE 
3. MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO EFFECTUATE SERVICE OF PROCESS
4. MOTIONS TO CONTINUE TRIAL OR STRIKE TRIAL DATES, EVEN IF AGREED TO (motions for continuance must indicate whether it is the first request for continuance. If it is not, the number and date of prior continuance(s) must be included in the motion.)
5. MOTIONS TO COMPEL MEDIATION                                                                                                                 
6. MOTIONS TO CANCEL SALE (EVEN IF AGREED TO)
7. MOTIONS TO ISSUE WRIT OF POSSESSION

*If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client.  Additionally, the name and bar number of the “new” attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order. 

*When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants. Failure to do so may cause the Court to enter an Order Dismissing the entire case

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*If submitting a Motion to Withdraw as counsel, please identify if the case is currently set for trial.  If a Final Judgment has been entered, please indicate this in your motion.

*Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: must contain certification of “good faith effort” required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

To check the status of a proposed/agreed order, please log on to courtMAP and access your workbench folder.  A list of all pending, approved and rejected submissions appear in your workbench folder. 

To access Zoom directly from courtMAP, click on “join zoom meeting” on the date/time of the hearing.

To request a hearing, please email and provide the following information to: dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org 
1. Case Number, Style of Case, and the Full Title of the Motion(s) for which the hearing is requested. – (Courtesy Copy of the Motion MUST be attached to email).
2. State clearly whether this is an evidentiary hearing and if testimony will be required.
3. All parties must be copied on the email request.
4. Must certify that the parties have conferred and agree on the request.
5. Indicate how much time is being requested for the hearing.
Do NOT search for available timeslots on CourtMAP. The Court will provide available dates and times. Any request referencing open slots will be rejected, as open timeslots are allocated to other approved cases.

* Once you receive proposed dates from the Court, coordinate directly with opposing counsel. Do not copy the Court until both parties have confirmed agreement on a specific date and time. Then copy the Court to secure the slot. Please request the time slot on CourtMap for the Courts approval in a timely fashion and follow the Court's instructions. Only the motion(s) and relevant caselaw should be uploaded to CourtMAP. Refrain from submitting Binders to Chambers (unless directed by the Court).

* Cancellations - If you need to cancel or reset a special set hearing, please submit a motion and proposed order through CourtMAP, you are not permitted to automatically cancel or reset a special set hearing unless notice of settlement, agreed order resolving a motion or notice of withdrawal of the motion is filed in advance via CourtMap and with the clerk of the courts. An email must be sent to both dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org and jmanjarres@jud11.flcourts.org with a Notice of Cancellation, all parties must be copied. Phone calls will not be accepted for cancellations or rescheduling of hearings. 

Add-Ons: No additional motions may be added to a specially set hearing without permission from the Judicial Assistant.

Add-Ons request must be emailed to the JA at dbonini@jud11.flcourts.org.