Hon. Olga Levine — Judicial Procedures
Circuit Criminal
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 for 5 minutes or special set hearings for 15 or 30 minutes can be scheduled online. Longer hearings or hearings requiring coordination should be scheduled by contacting the judicial assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Ex-parte matters and non-evidentiary motions may be heard during UMC, provided they can be conducted within 5 minutes equally allocated among parties.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Documents for hearings must be submitted 5 business days in advance. Pro se parties must send these to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
All non-evidentiary civil hearings, case managements, LOP hearings, traffic infraction pretrial hearings, criminal traffic status, and pleas in absentia must be conducted via Zoom.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Attorneys must use video during Zoom hearings unless telephonic appearance is approved in advance. Recording is prohibited.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
An order may only be submitted via the online system if both parties agree on its wording. Disagreements require each party to send their version to the Judge via email.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special Set Hearings require coordination and may only be canceled for stipulated agreements or with court approval.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency hearings require Judge approval. Refer to Administrative Order 2014-032-CO for procedures.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Motions to compel discovery for non-response may result in an ex parte order with a 10-day compliance deadline. Sanctions may apply for non-compliance or failure to appear.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
Cancel motion calendar hearings via the online system as soon as possible. Notify the Judicial Assistant of cancellations separately.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
If AI is used in case filings, this must be disclosed and certified with verification of all citations as accurate.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Small claims invocation of procedural rules is discretionary with the court.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Andyel Hernandez
Phone
(954) 831-7571Courtroom
W220
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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