Hon. Carol-Lisa Phillips — Judicial Procedures
Circuit Civil
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
UMC / Motion Calendar
UMC motion calendar is held on Tuesdays at 8:45 a.m. Hearings are limited to 5 minutes and must be scheduled online. Documents must be uploaded electronically via CMS.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Courtesy Copies
For motions exceeding 25 pages, provide the judge with a courtesy binder that includes motions, responses, and case law at least 5 days before the hearing. Failure to do so may result in cancellation.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Hearings under 30 minutes are held via Zoom unless otherwise requested. Hearings 30 minutes or longer are conducted in-person, unless Zoom is requested. Indicate the preferred format upon scheduling.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
For confidential documents requiring the court's review, email the documents directly to div26@17th.flcourts.org to ensure confidentiality.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings of 15 to 45 minutes must be coordinated and scheduled online at mutually agreeable times. Submit all documentation electronically 5 days before the hearing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
For true emergencies, email Division 26 with 'URGENT // EMERGENCY' in the subject line. The judge will review these emails pursuant to Administrative Order 2014-32-CIV.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Disputed evidence must be marked alphabetically for identification and will be addressed either before or during trial as ordered by the court.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
If proper procedures for filing courtesy copies or submitting documents are not adhered to, such as not delivering binders for motions exceeding 25 pages, hearings may be canceled.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Newly transferred cases to Division 26 will be set for an Initial Complex Litigation Case Management Conference within 45 days. Notify the court if the transfer order lacks the judge's signature.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Claudia Navas
Phone
(954) 831-7554Courtroom
WW15175
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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