Hon. Vincent S. Chiu — Judicial Procedures
Circuit Criminal
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Quick Rules
UMC / Motion Calendar
Schedule hearings not set in open court by emailing the Judicial Assistant with all counsel copied and include the specified information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
The movant must file a notice of hearing after receiving hearing confirmation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Defense counsel must make a good-faith effort to obtain the State’s position on a bond motion.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A copy of a motion for reconsideration or new trial must be emailed immediately after filing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Defense counsel must send a courtesy copy of a speedy-trial demand or notice of expiration immediately after filing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A motion for competency examination must be sent immediately to the Judicial Assistant with opposing counsel copied.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Remote appearance at a non-evidentiary proceeding is permitted without a formal motion or order if advance email notice is provided.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Remote appearance at an evidentiary proceeding requires filing a motion and obtaining an order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Remote witness testimony requires a motion and order, along with arrangements for administering the oath and reviewing exhibits.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Defendants and counsel must appear in person at trial case management unless the court orders otherwise; virtual appearance requires a motion and advance order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Virtual appearance at violation-of-probation status hearings requires a motion and advance order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
If neither party requests a bond hearing, defense counsel must send a proposed Word-format order with the motion to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A motion to transfer based on a related case must be emailed to the Administrative Judge with a Word-format proposed order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A motion to continue a violation-of-probation status hearing must include the opposing party’s position and good cause; a Word-format proposed order should accompany it.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Cases are not specially set unless specifically ordered by the Court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
Requests for expedited hearings on matters other than bond or plea matters must be identified in the hearing request.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Counsel must immediately notify the Court of conflicts or unavailability when expedited matters are set without coordination.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Discovery motions must be set for hearing, submitted with an agreed order, or submitted under the stated procedure; filing alone is insufficient.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For facially apparent untimely discovery responses, counsel may submit the file-stamped motion to compel and proposed order requesting a response within 14 days and no other relief.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A hearing must be scheduled when discovery relief beyond a response is requested, such as contempt or sanctions.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Failure to confer in good faith may result in cancellation of the hearing, summary denial of the motion, or sanctions.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A party may not set a hearing on a rehearing, reconsideration, or new-trial motion without a court order; unauthorized hearings may be cancelled.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
If the form is not completed by 4:30 p.m. the day before the pretrial conference, counsel must attend in person and submit it by 11:00 a.m. on the conference day.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Pretrial conferences must be conducted using the form, and the Court will not hold hearings on them.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Counsel must turn off cell phones or place them in silent mode in the courtroom and during videoconference hearings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Photographs and recordings are prohibited in the courtroom and during virtual proceedings unless specifically permitted after a formal request.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Demonstrative aids or exhibits must be provided to opposing counsel in reasonable time for objections, and disputes must be resolved before display at trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Patty Nielsen
JA Email
11orange@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.836.2457Courtroom
12-D
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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