Hon. Cherish Adams — 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
Request hearings through AI SMARTBENCH, coordinate the time with the opposing side, and email the judicial assistant with all parties copied; the hearing is not confirmed until the assistant replies.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If the parties cannot find a date and time in AI SmartBench, email the judicial assistant and copy opposing counsel and self-represented litigants to coordinate scheduling.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A party may unilaterally set a hearing when the opposing side fails to cooperate, provided written notice is given at least 14 days in advance, plus 5 days if mailed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after the judicial assistant confirms the hearing; otherwise the hearing will be canceled and removed from the docket.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit hearing or trial materials intended for reliance at least 5 days in advance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit a continuance request at least 5 days before the scheduled court date; continuances require good cause.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Mail copies to an opposing side not registered for email service 10 business days before the hearing and file a certificate of mailing 5 days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Include the judge’s Webex credentials in every notice of hearing involving a remote appearance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request use of communication technology by motion, and file objections no later than 72 hours before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Remote participants must appear from a private, quiet location, not a moving vehicle, and must behave and dress professionally.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Remote participants must turn on their cameras and mute their microphones when joining until instructed otherwise.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders to the court by division email, except eligible self-represented litigants may use mail or hand delivery.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit all materials for court consideration 5 days in advance on a USB flash drive and provide them to the opposing party 5 days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Requests for case management or status conferences must articulate why the conference is necessary.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
The attorney of record must attend pretrial, case management, and status conferences.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For a non-jury trial, file a notice for trial stating the estimated time needed by all sides.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Complete mediation, hearings, and discovery before the pretrial conference.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
File and deliver a detailed emergency-hearing motion identifying the issues, reasons for emergency treatment, and presentation time required.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If the court finds an emergency exists, it will schedule the hearing unilaterally and parties must make themselves available absent exigent circumstances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is legally authorized.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Label exhibits using the prescribed party-and-number format and bring sufficient copies for the clerk, court, and each party.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit electronic exhibits by USB drive and ensure other exhibits are received in hard copy 5 days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use standard forms for all relevant filings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Pamela Steen-Kurtz
JA Email
18orange@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.836.2038Courtroom
370.03
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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