Judicial Section Details

Foreclosure Motion Calendar in Division 27 is held via Zoom every TUESDAY at 8:30 A.M ONLY.

Foreclosure cases will not be heard on any other day without approval from the Court.

A Zoom link is needed for the Notice of Hearing please see the Judges Zoom information below, PLEASE TAKE NOTE THE 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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Foreclosure Motion Calendar Procedure

In order for your matter to be added to the Foreclosure Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motion(s) MUST:  

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.)

(1) be filed with the Clerk; and 
(2) courtesy copies, including supporting documents, if any, must be submitted via courtMAP under "Foreclosure Motion Calendar" or the matter will NOT be heard.
*Attorneys MUST bring files to the hearing, if needed.

Responses:  Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on Foreclosure Motion Calendar must file said response with the Clerk and submit it via CourtMAP under "Foreclosure Motion Calendar" case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.

Foreclosures:  Foreclosure matters submitted for Motion Calendar MUST BE SET Tuesdays at 8:30 A.M. 

Efiling 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:  Counsel for the party who placed a matter on the Motion Calendar shall file the notice of cancellation with the Clerk. If the case was set through CourtMAP you must cancel it through CourtMAP. You do not need to call chambers to cancel Foreclosure Motion Calendar Hearings.

MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION shall be submitted by email to chambers before setting for hearing. BMcFadden@jud11.flcourts.org 

Motion Calendar in Division 27 is held via Zoom every Tuesday, 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. BMcFadden@jud11.flcourts.org 

Please download the CA 27 Trial Period document from this Court's webpage.

Confer with all parties and then file a "Notice of Readiness for Trial" with your requested Trial Period. Then, e-mail a copy of the Notice of Readiness to the Judicial Assistant, Patient Friday, at BMcFadden@jud11.flcourts.org 

ALL cases not reached during a trial period will be automatically rolled over to the next trial calendar.  FOR ALL CASES ROLLED OVER - No additional discovery, exhibit list, or witness list will be permitted without leave of the Court.

CALENDAR CALL will be held via Zoom.

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

Motions to Continue Trial must be set on the five (5) minute Motion Calendar within 10 Days of being filed.
The ONLY way to be removed from the Trial Docket or be excused from Calendar Call is via Court Order, Order of Dismissal, or Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. A Notice of Settlement and Stipulation ARE NOT SUFFICIENT, failure to appear at Calendar Call may result in sanctions and/or the striking of pleadings.

CALENDAR CALL will be held via ZOOM, DO NOT APPEAR in person.
Regarding Trial/ Calendar Call

A Notice of Settlement is NOT enough to be excused.

Please see below the Courts Requirements to be excused.
If you cannot do the below, then the parties MUST appear.

The Court is requiring the parties to do one of the below:
1- Submit an Order of Dismissal 
     With the language - The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement.
2- File a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
     With the language - The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement.
     The word "stipulation" CANNOT be used, if you use the word "stipulation" the Clerk’s Office does not accept it and you will be required to appear before the Court for Calendar Call/ Trial.

Please file ALL proposed Orders via courtMAP under Proposed Orders.

If parties disagree on the wording of an order please submit the COMPETING ORDERS TOGETHER (within moments of each other) to CourtMAP with supporting documents (i.e. the motion etc) and a COVER LETTER explaining to the Court that the parties are submitting competing orders.

ALL proposed Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation/ cover letter.
ALL proposed Orders MUST be titled in the block marked “Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title”

Orders must contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left), OR case must be submitted on motion calendar. 

ANY AND ALL AGREED ORDERS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA CourtMAP. (Except Motions for Continuance of Trial which must be set on Motion Calendar within 7 days of being filed)

Special Set Hearings are heard on Zoom unless the Court approves them to be in-person.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THE 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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Special Set Hearing Procedures

Special set hearings can only be set during special set weeks and not during trial periods. Special Sets will be approved for hearings of 30 minutes or more, if your motion requires anything less than 30 minutes the Court will address it at a Motion Calendar.

Motions requiring Special Set should be set within a reasonable amount of time from when the motion was filed.

Special set hearings must be coordinated and set through courtMAP.  In the event the party seeking to set a hearing is unable to secure reasonable cooperation from opposing/co-counsel, the will set it on Motion Calendar to Compel Cooperation.  The Court expects that any motion may be heard within 30 days of filing and, as a result, a failure to agree upon a date within this time frame is presumptively unreasonable. 

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.)

We do not use binders. All supporting documents must must be uploaded through courtMAP. 

 * All motions MUST be filed with the Clerk prior to scheduling a special set hearing.
- Select your date and upload your document(s) through courtMAP
- Your date selection on courtMAP will generate a Special Set Request email to Chambers. Chambers will review your submission and approve or reject.
- Once approved, you will receive a Notice of Hearing from courtMap.

*** Any documentation for the hearing shall be uploaded and e-filed AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING (in addition to uploading your documents to courtMAP)*** 

Please do not submit paper courtesy copies on any matter.

Add-Ons: No add-ons are permitted without prior consent of the Judge. Submit a letter with the motion and proposed order through CourtMAP for approval.

Uploading Additional Documents:  In order to verify your case is on the Calendar AND in order to upload additional documents: 
    a. Log onto courtMAP;
    b. Select “calendar” on top;
    c. Select “show events by case”;
    d. Enter your case number & hit the magnifying glass; and
    e. Your case hearings will populate

All documents you would like Judge Thomas to review for a hearing should be uploaded on courtMAP to the event as supporting documents. DO NOT send supporting documents by email.

Cancellations:  Special Set hearings can ONLY be cancelled by the COURT. No party has the authority to cancel a Special Set.

MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION shall be submitted by email to chambers before setting for hearing. BMcFadden@jud11.flcourts.org