Hon. David A. Haimes — 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 hearings are held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. via Zoom and are limited to 5 minutes per motion. Coordination with opposing counsel and uploading motion copies via CMS is required.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies of pleadings should not be sent to chambers. Upload all necessary documents via CMS under the designated case event.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Hearings less than 30 minutes will be held via Zoom unless parties agree to appear in person. Trials and hearings longer than 30 minutes are held in person unless approved for Zoom.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders via CMS within 3 business days after a ruling, noting the hearing date and motion title. Competing orders must be reported and resolved by UMC hearing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings over 30 minutes must be held in person. Coordinate times with the Judicial Assistant for hearings requiring more than 60 minutes.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must comply with procedural obligations; ensure the filing complies with court norms and coordinate with all parties where possible.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
General principles of motion scheduling and UMC apply to discovery disputes. Notifications to all parties are necessary.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
To cancel a hearing, parties must use the Court Management System (CMS) and notify all parties immediately. Rescheduling requires agreement or a motion to reset.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Motions for summary judgment must identify claims or defenses and serve accompanying materials 40 days before the hearing. Responses must be served 20 days before the hearing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Christine Kortabani
Phone
(954) 831-7755Courtroom
WW17150
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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