Hon. Elaine A. Carbuccia — 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 require a certificate of conferral before being set. Efforts to coordinate must be documented, and uncoordinated dates must follow notice requirements.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Courtesy Copies
All motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court, and courtesy copies must be sent to the division email with the file-stamped motion. Copies provided to the court must also be served on the opposing party.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Division 40 permits in-person, Zoom, and hybrid appearances for hearings and trials. Zoom details must be included in all hearing notices, and participants must follow decorum guidelines, including proper attire and full name display.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Participants must identify themselves by their full name on Zoom. Court Reporters must include their name, company, and case details. Recording proceedings without court authorization is prohibited and may result in contempt charges.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
The court acts only on motions and petitions properly filed and does not accept letters, emails, or notes. File petitions or motions via the Clerk, copy the opposing party, and send certified courtesy copies to the court.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
No hearing will be set without a certificate of conferral, which must state attempts to resolve the motion with the opposing party. If coordination efforts fail after three attempts, the hearing may be set unilaterally.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
All hearings on motions must include a certificate of conferral detailing the efforts made for resolution or coordination and any disagreements with the opposing party.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
All emergency motions must first be e-filed with the Clerk's Office and include the filing's electronic reference number before the Court will review them.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Motions are not self-executing and must be filed and heard in compliance with the Florida Rules of Court and the Court’s Division Procedures, unless an agreed order is in place.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
Parties must inform the court immediately if a hearing is canceled due to settlement or other reasons to avoid conflicts with scheduling.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Pam Coe
Phone
(954) 831-0654Courtroom
WW11164
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Broward County judges
- Hon. Allison GilmanCounty Court
- Hon. Andrew L. SiegelFamily Division
- Hon. Ari Abraham PorthFamily Division
- Hon. Barbara R. DuffyFamily Division
- Hon. Bernard I. BoberFamily Division
- Hon. Betsy BensonCircuit Civil
