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) ↗
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.
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) ↗
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.
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) ↗
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.
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) ↗
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.
Request hearing within motion or opposition in a separate titled section 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.
Discovery motions may be referred to and heard by the assigned 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.