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) ↗
Counsel may contact chambers, including the courtroom deputy and/or the law clerks, about procedures specific to Judge Lett. Chambers will not answer questions regarding substantive matters pertaining to the case or procedures that the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and/or the Local Rules for the Southern District of Florida otherwise govern. Likewise, chambers will not provide advice on legal questions. Absent a true emergency, counsel of record shall not contact chambers to ask questions concerning the status of pending matters. When contacting chambers, please be ready to provide the case number and presiding Judge so that we may better assist you. Except for any confidential statements submitted pursuant to the Court's Order Scheduling Settlement Conference, any communications via email should copy all counsel of record or any pro se parties, as applicable. Any proposed orders or scheduling matters can be communicated via email to Lett@flsd.uscourts.gov.
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 A -- No motion without leave. Written discovery motions are not permitted without leave of Court. Court issues standing discovery order upon referral with specific procedures.