JA's email: PFriday@jud11.flcourts.org - (ALL parties must be copied on the email service list)
All Zoom hearings will take place on;
Zoom ID:358 867 2900
Passcode: 3497144
LINK: https://zoom.us/j/3588672900?pwd=ZkprZGFNdnd1S3BpWE9VZWRkRHNGQT09
Dial-In: 786-635-1003
Motions for Extension of Time
All Motions for Extension of Time must be filed prior to the deadline expiring and must be heard by the Court on Motion Calendar prior to the deadline expiring. Agreed Orders must also be set on Motion Calendar.
Motions to Dismiss
All Motions to Dismiss must be heard by the Court within 30 days of being filed. Failure to have the motion heard within 30 days will result in the Court deeming your motion abandoned.
Language that must be used for generic show cause order!!!!
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: , Plaintiff, -vs- , Defendant. / ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THIS CAUSE having come before the Court on (Plaintiff or Defendant)’s Motion for Order to Show Cause and the Court having reviewed the Motion and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED that (Plaintiff or Defendant) is ordered to appear ON THE Court’s motion calendar VIA ZOOM at a hearing before the Honorable William Thomas, Circuit Judge on ________________________ at AM/PM. The Zoom login is: 358 867 2900 AND PASSCODE: 3497144, as to why they should not be held in contempt of court for failure to comply with _______________________________________________. FAILURE OF TO APPEAR IN COURT MAY RESULT IN THE COURT ISSUING AN ORDER OF CONTEMPT AND SANCTIONS AND TO PAY ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida this day of , 20 . William Thomas
Type: Open
Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days
Files at Hearing: None
Motion Calendar in Division 27 is held via Zoom every Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 AM. on ZOOM IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY, FOLLOW PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCIES. IF IT IS NOT AN EMERGENCY IT IS YOUR OBLIGATION TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR MOTION IS HEARD BEFORE YOUR COMPLIANCE DEADLINE. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT PAPER COURTESY COPIES OR BINDERS ON ANY MATTER IN THIS DIVISION. A Zoom link is needed for the Notice of Hearing please see the Judges Zoom information below ZOOM INFORMATION IS ALWAYS THE SAME.
Dial-In: 786-635-1003 Zoom ID: 358-867-2900 Zoom Passcode: 3497144 LINK: https://zoom.us/j/3588672900?pwd=ZkprZGFNdnd1S3BpWE9VZWRkRHNGQT09
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Motion Calendar Procedures: In order for your matter to be added to the Judge’s Motion Calendar, YOU MUST: File motion with the Clerk; and Coordinate hearing with opposing counsel using CourtMap. A WRITTEN MOTION IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED. THE COURT WILL NOT ADDRESS MOTIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED.
Parties are required to MEET AND CONFER prior to setting motions on calendar. (The parties are requires to speak over the phone, in-person or via zoom. Emails do NOT satisfy this requirement.)
Once the hearing is scheduled, upload a Notice of Hearing with the Clerk with the Zoom Information. Upload motion, including supporting documents, if any, via CourtMAP under "Motion Calendar" at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing or the matter will NOT be heard. Responses: Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Motion Calendar must file said response with the Clerk and submit it via CourtMAP under "Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date. EX PARTE MOTIONS TO COMPEL: Before filing an ex-parte motion to compel please make sure you have complied with Eleventh Circuit Court Administrative Order No. 06-09 . Motions that do not reflect compliance with the Administrative Order will be summarily denied. E-filing is not the same as courtMAP: Matters that are only e-filed WILL NOT automatically upload to the Judge’s Motion Calendar. Efiling is for documents to be filed with the Clerk's Office electronically. CourtMAP is used to submit courtesy copies to chambers electronically. Cancellations: of Motion Calendar Hearings require ALL parties to agree to the cancellation. Counsel for the party who placed a matter on the Motion Calendar shall file the notice of cancellation with the Clerk then must be cancelled through CourtMAP. Making Calendar: In order to verify if your case made the Calendar: a. Log onto Court Map; b. Select “calendar” on top; c. Select “show events by case”; d. Enter your case number & click on the magnifying glass; and Your case hearings will populate MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION shall be submitted by email to chambers before setting for hearing. PFriday@jud11.flcourts.org
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.