Hon. Daniel J. Kanner — 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
Non-evidentiary motions of 5 minutes (split equally among parties) can be heard. Motion calendar is held on Mondays, Wednesdays (9:30 AM–10:45 AM), and Fridays (10:00 AM–11:00 AM).
Verified Jun 8, 2026
If a party fails to appear on motion calendar, the matter may proceed on the merits without them.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
All parties, witnesses, and attorneys must use video for Zoom hearings. Audio-only appearances are insufficient unless pre-approved by the judge.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit Agreed Orders or Proposed Orders electronically via CMS. Attach motions and addressed envelopes for any submitted hard copies.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings over 30 minutes must be scheduled through the Judge's Judicial Assistant. No 'add-ons' are allowed without court approval.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Parties must notify the court if a special set matter settles or needs rescheduling. Cancellations require mutual agreement or court approval.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Parties should confer in good faith before scheduling a special set hearing to resolve issues.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency hearings require prior approval from the judge. Submit the motion, supporting documents, cover letter, and time estimate.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Noncompliance with discovery demands may result in court sanctions if not addressed within 10 days after an order granting a motion to compel.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Submission of motions to invoke the rules and waive appearance in pretrial conferences does not excuse attendance until approved by the court.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Jody Kling
Phone
(954) 831-6916Courtroom
WW13152
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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