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) ↗
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) ↗
Substantive discovery motions between parties are Stricken; do not file. Thursday discovery calendar only (10:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m., Courtroom 5, James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building). Process: (1) Confer -- personal communication required; un-responded emails insufficient; issue deemed waived on noncompliance; (2) contact Chambers at (305) 523-5750 by noon on the Friday preceding the calendar; (3) file Motion for Hearing same day Chambers confirms time, with L.R. 7.1(a)(3) certificate; (4) email source materials to torres@flsd.uscourts.gov by noon on the Monday preceding the hearing. Argument: ordinarily <=30 minutes per side. 28-day L.R. 26.1(g)(2) window strictly enforced; seven-day agreed extension only; unapproved extensions not recognized. Blanket stay motions are not discovery motions and go to the District Judge.