Hon. Eric J. Netcher — Judicial Procedures
Circuit Criminal
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
Schedule non-open-court hearings by emailing the Judicial Assistant with all counsel copied and include the listed case and motion information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File a notice of hearing after receiving hearing confirmation from the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If no calendar-call or hearing order issues by 5:00 p.m. on the next business day after filing, the Assistant State Attorney must email Chambers with the defense copied.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Immediately email a copy of a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial to Chambers after filing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Immediately send a courtesy copy of a speedy-trial demand or notice of expiration to Chambers after filing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Immediately send a competency-examination motion to Chambers with opposing counsel copied.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
For non-evidentiary videoconference appearances, notify the Judicial Assistant by email in advance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Obtain a motion and order before appearing by videoconference at an evidentiary proceeding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Obtain a motion and order for testimony by videoconference and arrange for administration of the oath and witness access to exhibits.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Appear virtually at a pretrial conference without additional permission only when the attorney has three or fewer cases set; provide advance notice with case styles and numbers.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request and obtain permission for a virtual pretrial appearance when the attorney has more than three cases set, by emailing Chambers with opposing counsel copied and explaining the need.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For violation-of-probation status hearings, obtain an order in advance for a virtual appearance by the defendant or counsel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
For an agreed paper-only bond decision, send a proposed order in Word format to Chambers.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Cases are not specially set unless specifically ordered by the Court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
Immediately notify the Court of any conflict or unavailability when an expedited matter is set without coordination.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
A discovery motion must be set for hearing, submitted with an agreed order, or submitted under the stated no-hearing procedure; filing alone is insufficient.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For an apparent untimely discovery response, counsel may submit the file-stamped motion to compel and proposed order to Chambers requesting only a response within a specified period.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Schedule a noticed hearing if discovery relief beyond a response, such as contempt or sanctions, is requested.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Do not set a hearing on a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial without a court order; an unauthorized hearing may be summarily cancelled.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Make one good-faith effort to obtain the State’s position on a motion to set or reduce bond.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit a related-case motion to transfer to the Administrative Judge by email and include a proposed order in Word format.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If dates were not set at arraignment or waived arraignment, the State must email Chambers with defense counsel copied or file a motion requesting new dates.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request transport for an in-custody defendant for pretrial conference in advance if transport is desired.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide demonstrative aids or exhibits to opposing counsel a reasonable time before anticipated use and resolve disputes before display at trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Sonyvette Santiago
JA Email
16orange@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.836.4576Courtroom
9-D
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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