Hon. William L. Roby — Judicial Procedures

Circuit Criminal

Martin County

Criminal

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Quick Rules

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UMC / Motion Calendar

Scheduling Procedures: All motions must be e-filed prior to setting a hearing, however, the mere filing of a motion is insufficient to set a motion for hearing. The motion must be set for hearing t…

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Zoom Hearings

Zoom appearances are permitted for UMC hearings. Zoom appearances are also permitted for motions for summary judgment, any non-evidentiary special set hearings, and case management conferences. All…

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Proposed Orders

Paperless office and submission of hearing materials: This office is paperless. All correspondence, motions, hearing materials, etc. should be sent by Email in PDF format to the Judicial Assistant …

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Discovery Disputes

Ex parte motions to compel: If a motion to compel discovery sets forth a complete failure to respond or object to discovery, the time for complying with the discovery request has lapsed, and there …

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Other

General Procedures: Printable Version of Procedures (PDF) Method of communication: Please do not ask the Judicial Assistant or other Court personnel to communicate any message to the Judge. This i…

Verified Jun 30, 2026