Hon. Nicholas Lopane — 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
UMC / Motion Calendar
Uncontested matters formerly on UMC or Ex Parte dockets shall now be submitted electronically via CMS. Attorneys must ensure compliance and upload all supporting documents.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
All attorneys must appear via video for Zoom hearings unless telephonic appearance is granted beforehand; mute yourself until your case is called.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Do not contact the Judicial Assistant about rejected orders; instead, set a hearing or re-submit the order with full compliance documentation through CMS.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special Set hearings under 30 minutes must be scheduled through CMS; those over 30 minutes require Judicial Assistant coordination and compliance with Local Rule 10A.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
Hearings must be canceled immediately via CMS by the scheduling party; failure to follow rules may result in delays or rescheduling.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Evidentiary hearings and trials can be held in person or Zoom, depending on judicial discretion. Zoom evidentiary participants must comply with Administrative Order 2022-37-Gen, including pre-filing exhibits.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Denae Mc Neal
Phone
(954) 831-7608Courtroom
WW14155
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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