All local rules for S.D. Fla., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
(d) Procedure for Filing Ex Parte. A party submitting an ex parte filing shall: (1) Include the words “ex parte” in the title of the motion and explain the reasons for ex parte treatment. Upon submission, unless the Court directs otherwise the ex-parte filing will be restricted from public view and the docket text appearing on the public docket will reflect only that a restricted filing has been made. Counsel need not serve motions filed ex parte and related documents unless and until the Court so orders. S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.4(d)(1) ↗
Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.4(d). Title must include 'ex parte.' Filing restricted from public docket upon submission.
Multiple plaintiffs or defendants shall file joint motions with co-parties unless there are clear conflicts of position.
Chambers email (ruiz@flsd.uscourts.gov) is the preferred method. Phone for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. Chambers will not answer questions about procedures governed by the Federal Rules or Local Rules.
Immediately contact chambers by telephone (305-523-5730) and/or email (ruiz@flsd.uscourts.gov) and file a notice of settlement on CM/ECF. Mediation required in all cases; virtual mediation requires a motion before filing the Notice of Mediator Selection.
(2) Length. Absent prior permission of the Court, neither a motion and its incorporated memorandum of law nor the opposing memorandum of law shall exceed twenty (20) pages; a reply memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
(2) Length. Absent prior permission of the Court, neither a motion and its incorporated memorandum of law nor the opposing memorandum of law shall exceed twenty (20) pages; a reply memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
(2) Length. Absent prior permission of the Court, neither a motion and its incorporated memorandum of law nor the opposing memorandum of law shall exceed twenty (20) pages; a reply memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)): 20 pages maximum. Every motion, response, and reply shall be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point typeface.
Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)): 20 pages maximum.
Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)): 10 pages maximum.
Double-spaced Times New Roman 12-point typeface. Required for all motions, responses, and replies.
Not specified.
Not specified.
(1) Requirements and Timing. For all motions, except motions served with the summons and complaint, each party opposing a motion shall file and serve an opposing memorandum of law no later than fourteen (14) days after service of the motion. Failure to do so may be deemed sufficient cause for granting the motion by default. The movant may, within seven (7) days after service of an opposing memorandum of law, file and serve a reply memorandum in support of the motion, which reply memorandum shall be strictly limited to rebuttal of matters raised in the memorandum in opposition without reargument of matters covered in the movant’s initial memorandum of law. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(1) ↗
(b) Hearings. (1) No hearing will be held on motions unless set by the Court. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(1) ↗
Opposition due 14 days after service; reply due 7 days after service of opposition. Per Local Rules.
No standing motion calendar. Counsel must appear in person for hearings on all substantive motions. No hearing held unless set by the Court. To request a hearing, follow Local Rule 7.1(b)(2).
Not required.
(a) Filing. (1) Every motion when filed and served shall incorporate a memorandum of law citing supporting authorities, except that the following motions need not incorporate a memorandum: (A) petition for writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum or ad prosequendum; (B) motion for out-of-state process; (C) motion for order of publication for process; (D) application for default; (E) motion for judgment upon default; (F) motion to withdraw or substitute counsel; (G) motion for continuance, provided the good cause supporting it is set forth in the motion and affidavit required by Local Rule 7.6; (H) motion for confirmation of sale; (I) motion to withdraw or substitute exhibits; (J) motion for extensions of time providing the good cause supporting it is set forth in the motion; (K) motion for refund of bond, provided the good cause supporting it is set forth in the motion; (L) application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis; (M) motion for admission pro hac vice; and (N) motion for court approval of a stipulation between any parties. (2) Those motions listed in (a)(1) above, as well as any motion seeking emergency or ex parte relief or a temporary restraining order, shall be accompanied by a proposed order that is filed and served submitted via e-mail to the Court as prescribed by Section 3I(6) of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(1)-(2) ↗
All proposed orders in Microsoft Word format to ruiz@flsd.uscourts.gov. CRITICAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (1) Unopposed motions: submit proposed order granting the requested relief in Word format on the SAME DAY the motion is filed. (2) Motions with no response filed: moving party must submit proposed order granting relief within SEVEN (7) DAYS after the response deadline passes with no filing. Do not wait to be reminded.
Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.4.
(2) A party who desires oral argument or a hearing of any motion shall request it within the motion or opposing memorandum in a separate section titled “request for hearing.” The request shall set forth in detail the reasons why a hearing is desired and would be helpful to the Court and shall estimate the time required for argument. The Court in its discretion may grant or deny a hearing as requested, upon consideration of both the request and any response thereto by an opposing party. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(2) ↗
No hearing unless set by the Court. To request a hearing, follow Local Rule 7.1(b)(2). In-person required for substantive motions.
Not issued. FL-SD does not use a tentative ruling system.
N/A.
Counsel may request to appear by telephone or video teleconference by Motion filed at least one (1) day before the scheduled hearing.
Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1 and any case-specific scheduling orders. Calendar calls typically held Tuesday before two-week trial period at 11:00 a.m. No pretrial conference unless requested for good cause.
(3) Discovery motions may be referred to and heard by a United States Magistrate Judge. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(3) ↗
All discovery referred to assigned magistrate judge. Follow that magistrate's discovery procedures to determine whether written discovery motions are permitted.
Governed entirely by the assigned magistrate judge's procedures. The Court refers all discovery matters to the paired magistrate. Check the magistrate's individual procedures for the operative model.