Hon. Amy J. Carter — Judicial Procedures
County Civil
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Quick Rules
UMC / Motion Calendar
If the opposing counsel or self-represented litigant does not cooperate, the requesting party may set the hearing unilaterally only with the required Certificate of Compliance and specified Notice of Hearing language.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Hearing materials must be submitted to the Court on a USB drive or via Dropbox two business days before the hearing and also sent to opposing parties two business days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Evidence intended for trial or hearing must be provided to the Court at least two business days in advance, mailed or dropped off, clearly labeled, and copied to the opposing party.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Video evidence may be submitted on a USB containing only the video evidence.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Most hearings are virtual unless an in-person hearing is requested or required; parties must check the Notice of Hearing for the format.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed Orders and Final Judgments may be emailed in Word format; orders sent by U.S. Mail will not be accepted.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed orders must include a courtesy copy of the motion and required supporting documents or affidavits; agreed orders should be marked “Agreed.”
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed orders must contain the specified Certificate of Service language, including service on non-electronic filers and filing a certificate of service within three business days of the Order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
For an emergency hearing request, the motion must explain the emergency and its substance, and must be delivered to the Court before a hearing is set.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Parties must attempt in good faith to resolve discovery disputes before scheduling a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery motions must be set for hearing, except that a proposed order may be submitted without a hearing when there is no response or objection to initial approved discovery requests.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Before filing a fee-related Motion to Compel or Motion for Protective Order, counsel must confer in good faith and file a certification that the dispute was not resolved.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Attorneys are responsible for notifying the Judicial Assistant of canceled hearings by emailing a Notice of Cancellation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Trials cannot be canceled unilaterally; the attorney must contact the Judicial Assistant, provide the reason, and timely file and email a cancellation notice if cancellation is allowed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Self-represented litigants must file written motions with the Clerk, serve copies on other parties or their counsel, and include a certificate of service.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A party seeking a hearing or trial record must arrange for a court reporter; parties, witnesses, and attorneys may not independently record the proceeding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Litigants must provide their own language interpreter; ADA sign-language accommodations must be arranged with Court Administration five days in advance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Pleadings must be e-filed or mailed to the Clerk; documents filed less than 72 hours before a hearing should be identified to the Clerk at the counter.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For a non-jury trial, parties must file a Notice for Trial stating that the case is at issue and include the estimated time needed by all sides.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For a jury trial, parties must file a Notice for Trial and email a copy to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Jill Ryan
JA Email
76orange@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.836.1552Courtroom
9-C
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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