Hon. Adam McGinnis — Judicial Procedures
County Civil
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
Ex parte hearings are held Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. for uncontested, non-evidentiary matters lasting no more than five minutes; the date should be checked for blocked dates.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Ex parte hearings are not scheduled with the Judicial Assistant; opposing parties must receive reasonable written notice and a notice of hearing must be filed and served.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For contested hearings, parties must select an available date and time through aiCalendar and coordinate it with opposing counsel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the listed case, hearing, motion, attorney, coordination, and appearance information; hearings are not set until confirmation is received.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Hearings requiring more than one hour must use combined 30-minute slots Monday through Thursday or Friday morning, or the attorney may email the Judicial Assistant for available dates and times.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If opposing counsel does not cooperate in scheduling, the requesting party may set the hearing unilaterally with at least 14 days’ written notice, plus 5 days if notice is mailed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
An attorney seeking a clerk’s default must submit the order to the Clerk’s office.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
After default is entered, the default final judgment packet must be submitted to the judge through the Clerk.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed orders are encouraged to be emailed in Word format to the Division 70 email address.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Parties appearing in person should bring proposed orders, the required number of copies, and self-addressed stamped envelopes to all hearings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For virtual appearances with attorneys on both sides, if the parties agree to the order’s form after the hearing, the order may be emailed in Word format to the specified address for signature and e-filing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Small Claims pre-trial conferences/mediations are conducted telephonically or by Zoom when service is timely perfected, and parties must appear even if they have reached an agreement.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A Small Claims pre-trial conference may only be continued by court order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If a party fails to appear at a Small Claims pre-trial conference or mediation, the opposing side may request a clerk’s default or dismissal.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Short matters are held Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., are limited to 10 minutes without evidence or testimony, and require attorneys on both sides.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
A discovery motion, motion to compel, or motion for protective order is insufficient by itself when no response or objection has been filed; if the dispute cannot be agreed upon, the motion must be set for hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Before filing specified discovery motions when seeking attorney fees, counsel must confer in good faith and file a certification that the dispute could not be resolved.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Attorneys must notify the Judicial Assistant by email of cancelled hearings because the Clerk does not send filed cancellation notices to the judge or Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Hearings and trials cannot be cancelled unilaterally; the party must contact the Judicial Assistant, provide the reason, and timely file and email a cancellation notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If a case settles, the parties must file a dismissal, email a copy to the Judicial Assistant, and advise the Judicial Assistant to remove the matter from the hearing or trial docket.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Self-represented litigants must file or mail written motions to the Clerk and must not fax them.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Self-represented litigants must include specified case and contact information in motions and mail copies to other litigants or counsel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Motions to be reviewed by the court must first be e-filed and then emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Paige Nagel
JA Email
ctjapn1@ocnjcc.orgPhone
407.836.0524Courtroom
TBD
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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