Hon. Martha C. 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
If the parties cannot identify a time in AI SmartBench, email the judicial assistant and copy opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant to coordinate scheduling.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If opposing counsel or a self-represented litigant does not cooperate, the requesting party may unilaterally set the hearing with at least 14 days’ written notice, plus 5 days if mailed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time; include Webex credentials for remote appearances and the required ADA notification.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Request use of communication technology by motion, and file any objection no later than 72 hours before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit remote-appearance requests seven days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Remote participants must appear from a private, quiet, distraction-free location and may not appear from a moving vehicle.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders to the court by email; excused self-represented litigants may use U.S. mail or hand delivery.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit all materials for the court to consider 48 hours in advance on a USB flash drive and provide them to the opposing party 48 hours before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Submit motions for continuance at least 2 days before the scheduled court date unless exigent circumstances exist, and include the specified factual and scheduling information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit electronic exhibits by USB drive 3 days before an evidentiary proceeding and ensure hard-copy exhibits are received in chambers 3 days beforehand.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
File a detailed emergency-hearing motion identifying the issues, reasons an emergency is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation; deliver it to the court before a hearing is set.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Before filing a motion to compel or protective-order motion when seeking attorney fees, confer in good faith with opposing counsel and file a certification that the dispute was not resolved.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Notify the judicial assistant of canceled hearings, immediately file and serve a cancellation notice, and do not cancel unilaterally; email the reason and await the assistant’s advice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Disclose use of artificial intelligence in a filing assigned to Judge Adams and certify that every legal or record citation has been verified as accurate.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Laurie McGee
JA Email
79orange@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.836.6346Courtroom
370.02
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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