Hon. Steven C. Miller — Judicial Procedures
County 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
E-file and docket motions before requesting hearing time.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include specified case, motion, timing, and scheduling information when requesting a motion hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the State Attorney’s written position with a motion-hearing request.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not file a notice of hearing until the Judicial Assistant confirms the hearing date and time; then file and serve it promptly.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use the prescribed subject line and body fields for hearing requests; incomplete requests will not be confirmed.
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File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after hearing time is confirmed and include the required ADA notification.
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Submit all materials for a hearing at least three business days before the hearing.
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Courtesy Copies
Email courtesy copies to the division account and include the specified identifying information when using a large-file transfer site.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit courtesy copies at least three days before a hearing or trial.
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Zoom Hearings
Request remote appearance by motion; remote appearance is case-specific and is not permitted for evidentiary hearings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File a motion for remote appearance at least five days before the scheduled event.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit a proposed order, or alternatively the filed motion with its filing number, after the motion is docketed.
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Make the submission email identify the request as a video-hearing request and state the hearing date and time.
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Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in Word format, provide them to opposing counsel and self-represented litigants, and include a cover letter addressing agreement or disagreement.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Email proposed orders to the court; excused self-represented litigants may mail or hand-deliver them.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders within seven days after a hearing unless otherwise directed at the hearing.
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Special Set Hearings
E-file a notice of appearance at least three business days before arraignment or appear with the defendant’s waiver.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File motions to suppress at least ten days before the pretrial conference and schedule them before the conference unless good cause is shown.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File pretrial-conference continuance motions at least five days before the scheduled conference and include the case history, good cause, the State’s written position, and a speedy-trial waiver acknowledgment.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
File a detailed emergency motion stating the issues, reasons for emergency relief, and time needed for each party.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Email the emergency motion to the division account and copy the specified additional address, including the filing number and filing date/time.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Attempt to resolve discovery disputes before filing a motion; if unresolved, e-file the appropriate motion and send a copy to Division 63.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Immediately email the Judicial Assistant about cancellations or settlements, attach the cancellation notice, and put “CANCELLATION” in the subject line.
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The moving party must file the cancellation notice, send a courtesy copy to Chambers, and notify the opposing party.
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Other
Submit all communications to the judicial office by email to the dedicated division account.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the email subject line.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless legally authorized ex parte communication applies.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide jury instructions to the court in hard copy and by email at least three days before trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Daniel Jimenez
JA Email
djimenez@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.836.0521Courtroom
6-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
