Hon. Kristin R. 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
Uniform Motion Calendar begins at 9:00 a.m. despite being noticed for 8:45 a.m.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Hearings may be attended via Zoom using the provided Meeting ID and link. All participants must remain on mute until their case is called, use proper attire, and identify themselves with their full name. Recording proceedings without court permission is prohibited.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Guardians Ad Litem may appear via Zoom without filing a motion but must notify in advance. Parties, counsel, and witnesses must follow appearance requirements unless a motion to appear remotely is approved.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders must follow division procedures, be properly filed, and served to all parties. Ex parte communications are not permitted.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings require coordination between the parties, including a certificate of conferral filed with the court.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must be e-filed and include the electronic filing reference number to expedite processing. Improperly filed motions will not be acted upon.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
If a settlement is reached, the court must be notified immediately to cancel any related hearings.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Patti Buchholz
Phone
(954) 831-5895Courtroom
WW11154
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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