Hon. Mark S. Blechman — Judicial Procedures
Probate
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
For most short matters, email the petition or motion, cover letter, and proposed order to chambers before setting a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Hearing requests must be coordinated with opposing counsel or self-represented parties and submitted by email with the listed information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not file a notice of hearing until the Judicial Assistant confirms the hearing time by email.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
After three unsuccessful coordination attempts on separate days, a requesting party may unilaterally set a hearing with at least two weeks’ notice and must note coordination efforts on the notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For short matters, email specified courtesy copies and proposed orders in Word format at least three business days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For hearings other than short matters, email the notice, proposed orders, and materials in one email five to ten business days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Virtual-hearing notices must include the Webex link and specified participant requirements.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For non-evidentiary hearings, participants should connect five minutes early, test the Webex link beforehand, and appear in person if unable to connect.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Evidentiary hearings are in person; a request for remote appearance must be made by motion at least five business days before the hearing with a filed cover letter and proposed order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
When submitting agreed or unopposed orders, attach required checklists and an e-filed cover letter documenting the submission and approval status.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
At least five business days before an evidentiary hearing, parties must exchange Bates-stamped exhibits, confer in good faith about stipulations and objections, and file objections with the Clerk.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For a witness’s requested virtual appearance, file notice and the appropriate motion, provide notice to counsel, and email the motion, cover letter, and proposed order at least five business days before court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
To set a case for trial, file a notice for trial stating whether the parties attended mediation, the mediation date, and the amount of trial time, then email it to the Judicial Assistant once viewable in the Clerk’s system.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
For an emergency motion, email the filed, stamped motion to the Judicial Assistant and identify that emergency consideration is requested.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Only the party setting a hearing may cancel it; the cancelling party must email the court immediately, file a Notice of Cancellation, and email it to the court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Submit communications to the judicial office by email and include the case number and case name in the subject line.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Disclose AI use in filed papers and certify that every legal or record citation was independently verified.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request an interpreter for a Guardianship or Mental Health case when requesting the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Terry Marino
JA Email
1orange@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.836.2100Courtroom
19-C
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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- Hon. Amanda S. BovaCounty Criminal
- Hon. Amy J. CarterCounty Civil
