Hon. Ginger Lerner-Wren — Judicial Procedures
County Court
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies of motions must be sent to the judge’s chambers and opposing parties, with proper identification of all recipients of the courtesy copies.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom hearings are permitted for arraignments, court status hearings, and calendar call dockets. Any other remote requests must be submitted in writing via email to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Violation of Zoom courtroom guidelines may result in termination of the session and mandatory in-person hearings. Non-compliance can result in an arrest warrant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Orders must be submitted via email in both PDF and Word formats for potential corrections, including case number and other details.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Requests for hearing continuances or cancellations must be submitted in writing, filed, and a courtesy copy sent to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Pretrial motions, hearings, and conferences must be requested and filed with notice sent to the Judicial Assistant, and scheduled for in-person hearings.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cases in Division MS are typically scheduled for trial at the Calendar Call by the in-court clerk.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must be clearly marked and submitted in writing via email, with details for pro se litigants to include nature of the emergency and contact information.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Missed hearings may require filling out a request form to schedule a new date or lift a warrant. Details must include case information and contact details.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Exhibits for evidentiary hearings must be pre-marked, and requirements for video evidence must be coordinated with the court in advance.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Courtroom rules require silence, appropriate attire, and no video recording. Zoom hearings require proper decorum, adherence to guidelines, and identification with last name.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Defendants requiring interpreters must request services at no cost in advance for languages not served in-house.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Mental Health Court is a diversionary, voluntary post-booking treatment court for defendants with serious mental illnesses or cognitive disorders.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
JoAnne Cappiello
Phone
954-831-7240Courtroom
WW6155
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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