All local rules for S.D. Fla., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Include 'ex parte' in title and explain reasons for ex parte treatment; filing restricted from public view (public docket reflects only that a restricted filing was made) S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.4(d)(1) ↗
Call (954) 769-5460 to schedule hearing; confirm availability with opposing counsel; call back to finalize hearing date; file motion same day hearing is finalized.
20 pages maximum for motion and incorporated memorandum S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
20 pages maximum for opposing memorandum S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
10 pages maximum for reply memorandum S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
Opposition due 14 days after service; reply due 7 days after opposition S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(1) ↗
No hearing held unless set by the court S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(1) ↗
Required for listed routine motions and for all emergency, ex parte, and TRO motions; Word format emailed to chambers per CM/ECF Admin. Procedures §3I(6) S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(2) ↗
Request hearing within motion or opposition in a separate titled section S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(2) ↗
Discovery motions may be referred to and heard by the assigned magistrate judge S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(3) ↗
Model B -- Chambers-first, motion same day. (1) Call (954) 769-5460 to schedule; (2) confirm with opposing counsel; (3) call back to finalize; (4) file motion <=3 pages same day hearing finalized. Only one discovery motion per hearing absent prior authorization. Motion must: state dispute specifics; cite best legal authority; certify conferral; attach all source materials. The parties need not use a significant portion of their briefing allotment to apprise the Court of the claims and allegations being made in the case or the procedural background of the case. Response <=3 pages within 2 business days; reply <=2 pages within 1 business day. Unless a party requests otherwise, the Court typically will hold the first discovery hearing in a case via Zoom Video Teleconference. The Court may choose to hold subsequent discovery hearings in person. Court may rule on papers without holding hearing (canceling any previously scheduled hearing).