Hon. Peter Holden — Judicial Procedures
Family Division
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 occur Monday through Friday at 8:45 a.m. in person, limited to motions taking 5-10 minutes. Coordinate dates between parties and submit filed motions and notice of hearing to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
All hearings are in-person. To appear via Zoom, permission must be sought from the Court at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit orders and attachments directly through CMS-Workbench for electronic signature. Orders must be filed together with the related motions.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special Set hearings (15 minutes or longer) must be scheduled through the Judicial Assistant. Submit all required materials, including motions, notices of hearing, and witness details at least 48 hours in advance.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must be in writing and submitted before the Thursday prior to Calendar Call. Only written emergencies are entertained after this deadline.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Set discovery disputes on the Motion Calendar or as special-set hearings well in advance of trial. Use stipulations or motions in limine as needed.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
Hearings cannot be canceled without contacting the Judicial Assistant. Submit agreed orders before or at the hearing to avoid attendance.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Self-represented litigants must submit a notarized user agreement and a copy of their ID to access CMS.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Sheila Oldershaw
Phone
(954) 831-7340Courtroom
NW5870
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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