Hon. Phoebee Francois — 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
All motions must be e-filed and validated before requesting a hearing date. The moving party must notify all parties and the Judge’s Office.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom hearings are held on Wednesdays in the morning, and special 5-minute motions via Zoom require the Judge’s approval.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Motions and proposed orders must be e-filed, validated, and titled (e.g., ‘Agreed’ or ‘Unopposed’). Requests for continuance must be submitted 2 business days before the hearing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set motions are held in-person in courtroom 5160, and proper court etiquette and attire are required.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must comply with rules and include all parties. The Court will assess urgency before setting a hearing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Pretrial motions must be filed at least 7 business days prior to trial; late submissions may be deemed waived. All continuance motions require e-filing and advance notice.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Grace Valentin
Phone
(954) 831-8503Courtroom
WW5160
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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