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30 verbatim requirements from Benjamin, Christopher's own page on the circuit's site.
Eleventh Judicial Circuit (Miami-Dade). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from Benjamin, Christopher's page, harvested 2026-08-02; whitespace normalised only. • Therefore, kindly include in your notices that if a pro se defendant requires an interpreter, they must bring their own. • All attorneys appearing before this Court shall be appropriately attired whether in-person or on Zoom [ (men: jacket, shirt and tie; women: professional business equivalent) ]. • All Zoom participants must be in a quiet area with appropriate WiFi reception and adequate knowledge of Zoom to prevent delays. ***Failure to comply will result in the matter being reset in-person. • The attorney who wants a continuance must move for a continuance. • Proposed orders must be accompanied by e-filed motion, affidavits and exhibits [if applicable]. • Supporting documents must be e-filed versions and submitted individually . • Motions accompanying an Agreed Order must contain a certificate of conferral stating there is an agreement or provide proof of agreement from opposing counsel [i.e., an email or letter]. • Proposed orders on Motion for Default must be accompanied by required e-filed affidavits and e-filed return of service at the time of submission [ submitted in accordance with pp#5 ]. • Motion for Default Judgment must be accompanied by a signed order of default [ The Court's memorandum of disposition is not an order ]. *** Proposed orders for default of stipulation/settlement should be accompanied by cover letter requesting judgment after default, e-filed copy of stipulation/settlement and proper non-payment affidavit. • Proposed Orders on Final Judgment of Garnishment must be accompanied by an e-filed notice to defendant pursuant to FL. • Orders for default, default final judgment and summary judgment shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after the hearing. • Orders after hearings shall be accompanied by a cover letter summarizing the hearing results [or a copy of the Court's Memorandum of Disposition]. ***Order on Summary Judgment must provide the findings of fact regarding those facts that are undisputed, statement of the law upon which the movant is entitled judgment, analysis of law and facts and the conclusion. • Unsuccessful attempts to confer are not a basis for unreasonable delay; therefore, upon unsuccessful conferral, movant may unilaterally set motions with at least thirty (30) day notice [the subject motion must still be timely filed regardless of conferral status]. • ALL CALENDAR CALLS ARE IN-PERSON!! If parties have settled or dismissed the case, please provide an e-filed copy of the Notice /Order to Chambers no later than 3PM the Friday prior to the Calendar Call Hearing. • Agreed orders must be accompanied by a copy of the e-filed motion (motion must contain certificate of conferral stating that opposing party has agreed or movant must submit proof of agreement from opposing party). • Agreed order submissions are not for motions due to no response to conferral attempt - these motions must be set for hearing or submitted under the proposed orders tab. • If the Plaintiffs and Defendants are not able to come to a settlement, parties must appear for hearing (if one is scheduled) or request mediation. • You must mute yourself on any Zoom hearings unless you are asked to speak. • Video appearance is required for ALL participant for the hearing. • Motion calendar hearings are limited to 5 minutes per case; the Court will hear no more than two motions per case during motion calendar. *DO NOT create multiple events (set multiple hearings) for any one case. • The moving party MUST coordinate date & time with opposing party. • You MUST attach your supporting documents (filed motion, etc.) when creating the event (setting the hearing) on CourtMap. • You must notify chambers through e-mail with all parties copied. • Orders must be submitted within 5 days after the hearing; if it is an order of default and the order is not timely filed, then the matter will be dismissed without prejudice and without notice or hearing (the Court's memorandum of disposition is not an order!) • Proposed orders must be submitted with e-flied supporting documents such as the e-filed motion, affidavits and exhibits (if applicable), failure to provide the appropriate supporting documents will result in rejection. • **Proposed orders on Motions for continuing and final writ of garnishment must be accompanied by the e-filed copy of the notice to defendant. • All Motions MUST be filed with the Clerk of Courts prior to requesting a Special Set hearing. 2.To coordinate a hearing, PLEASE confer with opposing counsel or self represented litigant, once a date has been coordinated, please schedule via CourtMAP. *The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing (once approval by the COURT). • Special Set hearings shall not be canceled without leave of court, unless all issues framed by the motion(s) have been fully resolved or the case has settled. • If parties wish to cancel the hearing less than 7 days before the hearing date one of the following must be e-filed and a copy forwarded to chambers: • -Notice of Stipulation *IF CASE HAS SETTLED – you may also file a Notice of Settlement BUT in order to cancel the hearing an ORDER OF DISMISSAL (you may reserve on fees, etc…if needed) MUST BE SUBMITTED via CourtMap for Court approval.
Therefore, kindly include in your notices that if a pro se defendant requires an interpreter, they must bring their own.
Reviewer note: Page sha256: 651196670eb464731d2ccee80542dedb1044a7af2621ed077df34f02195ea0fd. Requirements published on the judge's own page; navigation stripped before extraction.
Judge Bell caps motions and responses at 5 pages for UMC hearings and 12 pages for special-set hearings.
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