Hon. James Shenko — Judicial Procedures
Lee County General Civil - "G" Guardianship - "M(1)" Probate - "P(1)"
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
Hearings of 45 minutes or less may be scheduled online through JACS.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Multiple non-consecutive blocks of time may not be scheduled on one day for a case.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
The hearing notice should include the JACS confirmation number, the motion’s docket number, and the filing date.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Motions may not be piggy-backed or cross-noticed onto a reserved hearing time without prior approval from the original scheduling attorney and the Court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Trial continuances will rarely be granted and require an unanticipated event and good cause.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Post-judgment residential, commercial, and lien foreclosure motions may be scheduled on JACS.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Notices of hearing must state whether the date and time were coordinated with opposing counsel, or describe the good-faith coordination efforts or reason coordination was not obtained.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Documents for Judge Shenko’s review must be sent to the Judge’s office no later than five business days before the scheduled hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
The Clerk’s Office and Judge’s Office will not print documents longer than 20 pages.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Document submissions must include a cover letter with specified case, submission, proceeding, and service information, and all counsel or self-represented parties must be copied.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom participants must appear on screen with their name and case number and remain quiet until their case is called.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Do not upload a proposed order to the e-filing portal and also mail a hard copy; use one service method.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Motions for rehearing or reconsideration must be reviewed by Judge Shenko before scheduling if the Judge so directs.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A motion and request for a status hearing must be reviewed and submitted to Judge Shenko before scheduling the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Pre-judgment residential foreclosure motions must be coordinated through Civil Case Management; file the motion with the Clerk and email a copy to Civil Case Management.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For an exception to the Magistrate’s Recommended Order, provide the Judge’s office a copy and cover letter stating the hearing time needed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency hearings may not be scheduled through JACS; submit a written request to the Judge with a verified motion signed by counsel and the client, after filing the motion with the Clerk, and state the emergency basis.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Specified discovery motions are referred to the Magistrate unless there is an objection or a near-future trial date, and parties must submit an Order of Referral.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Improperly scheduled discovery motions will be cancelled.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery motions requiring more than 10 minutes will be heard by the Magistrate.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
After a referral order is signed, coordinate a hearing date and time with all counsel or parties and contact the Magistrate’s Assistant to place it on the calendar.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Motions or other proceedings must be scheduled under the stated procedures or they may be cancelled without notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
To cancel a hearing, file a Notice of Cancellation, cancel the hearing on JACS, and provide copies to all parties and counsel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If a hearing was cross-noticed, the self-represented parties or counsel must file a Notice of Cancellation of the cross-notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Lisa
JA Email
divisiongpleadings@ca.cjis20.orgPhone
(239) 533-9154Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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