Hon. Pascale Achille — 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
UMC hearings are scheduled online for non-evidentiary matters and uncontested final hearings. Good faith attempts to resolve issues must be certified. Hearings last up to 5 minutes.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
UMC hearings must be scheduled online. Certification of good faith efforts to resolve issues is required. Up to two motions may be scheduled per case per day without special leave.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Division 33 hearings can be attended using Zoom at a fixed link and Meeting ID. Video must remain on during the hearing. Technical resources are available on the court's website.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Motion calendars and case management conferences under 5 minutes may be held via Zoom. All other hearings, including discovery, are in-person unless otherwise specified.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
For agreed continuance orders, submit an electronic proposed order. The judge will review and decide on approval. Email or call requests are not permitted.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings require consultation with opposing parties and uploading of the motion and notice within 2 business days. Noncompliance may result in cancellation.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must clearly indicate their urgency in the email subject line when submitted for scheduling.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
All discovery hearings are conducted in person. Zoom hearings for discovery matters are not allowed.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
Settlements before trial require immediate written notification to the judicial assistant, with all future hearings canceled accordingly.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Parties submitting motions with AI-generated content must disclose the use of AI and certify accuracy. Non-compliance is grounds for sanctions.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Dyana Del Ponte
Phone
(954) 831-1648Courtroom
WW11156
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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