Hon. Michele Mccaul Ricca — 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
Motion Calendar hearings are held on Thursdays. All Motions must be set for hearing within 30 days of filing or risk being deemed abandoned or waived.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Post Judgment hearings and Claim of Exemption hearings are always via Zoom, but parties may also appear in person in Courtroom 12168.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom appearances require explicit authorization in hearing notices or orders; otherwise, parties must appear in person.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Orders must be submitted electronically via the CMS portal along with supporting documentation or they will be rejected.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Case Management Conferences and Special Set Hearings are held on Thursday or Friday mornings and must be scheduled via email with the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Certain hearings, including trials and mediations, require case-by-case review even if agreed upon, and timely submission of motions does not excuse appearance until the court enters an order.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
For special hearings, motions must be e-filed and visible in the docket before being scheduled by email through the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Waivers of Pretrial Conference appearance require a signed agreement by all attorneys submitted with case specifics before noon the preceding business day.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Court interpreters are not provided for county civil cases. Parties needing interpretation must arrange for a certified interpreter or equivalent at their own expense.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Jose Corilloclla
Phone
(954) 831-7796Courtroom
WW12168
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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- Hon. Betsy BensonCircuit Civil
