Effective January 9th, 2023 Judge Thomas ALL Motion Calendar hearings will commence at 8:30 AM
All Zoom hearings will take place on;
Zoom ID:358 867 2900
Passcode: 3497065
LINK: https://zoom.us/j/3588672900?pwd=cmpRSStRaStmVURiR1h0UFdaNXcrdz09
All hearings will be via Zoom unless there is an agreed order to the contrary.
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, 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.
Type: Open
Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days
Files at Hearing: None
Motion Calendar in Division 2 is held via Zoom every Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 AM.
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.
Zoom links are sent out by Chambers approximately one week before the hearing. If 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.
Zoom ID: 358-867-2900 Zoom Passcode: 3497065
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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.
Once the hearing is scheduled then upload a Notice of Hearing with the Clerk.
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.
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 Motion Calendar Hearings. 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
All documents you would like Judge Thomas to review for a hearing should be uploaded on courtMAP to the event as supporting documents.
MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION shall be submitted by email to chambers before setting for hearing. andiaz@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.