Appearances -- Live vs. Zoom
Live Hearings/Trials: Evidentiary hearings, all trials, and special set hearings in excess of 15 minutes are live in Courtroom 18D. Zoom Hearings: Motion calendars, FWOP calendars, Case Management Calendars, Calendar Calls and 15-minute special set hearings are via Zoom.
Communication with Chambers: NO EMAILS OR HARD COPIES - Do NOT email chambers unless specifically instructed to do so. Unrequested emails will be deleted without a reply. Inquiries must be made telephonically. All other communications to the Court must be made via courtMap. No hard copies are to be delivered to chambers unless specifically requested by the Court.
Dismissals/Settlements: As soon as a case is voluntarily dismissed or settled, you must immediately email chambers attaching the appropriate Notice -- 11thCA15@jud11.flcourts.org.
Original Notes: Do NOT deliver original loan documents to the court unless the motion for summary judgment of foreclosure is granted and you are specifically instructed to do so.
Type: Closed
Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days
Files at Hearing: None
Days/Time/Location: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom. It is the responsibility of counsel to provide the Zoom link to anyone not on the service list.
Limits: Motion Calendars are limited to 5 minutes per case. Each case can only be scheduled once per calendar. Maximum two motions per case but both must be heard within the 5-minute time limit.
To Make Calendar: Select available date via courtMap. Upload the filed notice of hearing, motion and any other supporting documents to the selected calendar date. IMPORTANT NOTE: If appropriate documents are not uploaded, the hearing will be cancelled by the Court.
Responses: Submit the filed Response, if any, via courtMap to the “Motion Calendar” case number and hearing date, prior to the hearing date.
Unilateral Settings: Parties may unilaterally set hearings on motion calendar if reasonable attempts have been made to coordinate the hearing to no avail and opposing counsel is provided with at least 5 business days’ notice.
Orders: After the hearing, an order reflecting the Court’s ruling must be uploaded to courtMap, Proposed Orders. The order will be rejected if it does not reflect the hearing date.
Cancellations: The party that noticed the hearing may cancel the hearing via courtMap after it files its Notice of Cancellation. The Notice of Cancellation must specify the reason for cancellation.
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.