Hon. Lisa S. Porter — Judicial Procedures
Charlotte County Criminal (A-L) Probate
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
Zoom Hearings
Submit all audio/visual requests in writing to CharlotteHelpdesk@ca.cjis20.org.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in Word format through the E-Filing Portal; cover letters are not required.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders through the E-Filing Portal.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Obtain hearing time for probate matters from the Magistrate’s Assistant because all probate matters are referred to the Magistrate for hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
For a claimed factual basis for an emergency hearing, file a detailed motion identifying the issues, reasons an emergency hearing is necessary, and time needed for each party’s presentation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If the court determines an emergency exists, the court will schedule the hearing unilaterally and all parties must be available absent exigent circumstances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant and filing and serving a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Submit all communications to the judicial office by email and include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Judicial assistants cannot approve continuance requests or excuse court appearances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve a notice of hearing after reserving hearing time, including the required ADA notification.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit continuance requests at least three days before the scheduled court date; continuances require good cause, and the motion generally must be signed by the requesting party.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Hearing requests longer than one hour require court review and approval.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File a probate checklist for all dispositive orders.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Lisa
JA Email
lsharder@ca.cjis20.orgPhone
(941) 637-2186Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Charlotte County judges
- Hon. Geoffrey H. GentileCharlotte County Civil Guardianship
- Hon. Kimberly Davis BocelliCharlotte County Domestic Relations Domestic Violence Juvenile Dependency §61.14(6) Delinquency Judgments, DOR IV-D and UR Cases
- Hon. Michael PowellCharlotte County Criminal Division: Criminal Misdemeanor (A-K) Criminal Traffic (A-K) Criminal Domestic Violence Cases (A-K) Criminal OTSC's from Vacant County Civil Docket Cases (A-K) Juvenile Delinquency (Circuit Assignment) First Appearance
- Hon. Russell T. KirshyCharlotte County Civil Guardianship
- Hon. Sean LuxCharlotte County Criminal Division: Criminal Misdemeanor (L-Z) Criminal Traffic (L-Z) Criminal Domestic Violence Cases (L-Z) Criminal OTSC's from Vacant County Civil Docket Cases (L-Z) Mental Health Court Drug Court Veterans Court Baker Acts (Unified Mental Health) First Appearance
- Hon. Shannon H. McFeeCharlotte County Criminal (M-Z) Probate
