Hon. Christy C. Collins — Judicial Procedures
Circuit 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
Schedule hearings through the online scheduling platform, identify a date and time, and submit the request by email.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit two or more coordinated hearing dates and times to avoid delays.
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Copy opposing counsel and self-represented litigants when emailing the Judicial Assistant.
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A hearing is not confirmed until the Judicial Assistant replies with a Confirmation Number.
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Include the listed case, hearing, appearance, and meet-and-confer information in every hearing request.
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Complete the mandatory meet-and-confer requirements before securing hearing time.
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Ensure the court receives all hearing materials no later than three business days before the hearing.
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Courtesy Copies
Submit courtesy copies of case law to the court for any evidentiary proceeding by U.S. mail.
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Zoom Hearings
Counsel and self-represented litigants may attend non-evidentiary hearings remotely without a motion or court order, using a device capable of video and audio.
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Remote participants must have Webex capability, a working camera and microphone, and log in using the specified identification format.
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Remote participants must dress and behave professionally, keep their cameras on unless instructed otherwise, and mute their microphones until instructed otherwise.
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The party calling a remote witness must ensure the witness has functioning video and audio and has tested the internet connection before the hearing.
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Proposed Orders
Submit orders by email; include all competing documents in a single email.
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Submit proposed orders within 10 days after the hearing.
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Emergency Motions
For an emergency hearing, file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation.
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If the court determines an emergency exists, all parties must make themselves available for the hearing unless exigent circumstances prevent it.
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Cancellations
Cancel a hearing by immediately notifying the Judicial Assistant and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation.
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Only the party that originally set the hearing may cancel it, and a copy of the e-filed notice of cancellation must be emailed to the division.
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Other
Submit all communications to the judicial office by email and include the relevant matter, case number, and case name in the subject line.
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Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders and update changed email information using Form 2.603.
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Submit continuance motions at least five days before the scheduled court date, absent exigent circumstances.
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Continuance motions must state the specified basis, opposition status, readiness-enabling actions and dates, and proposed readiness date and agreement status.
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Label exhibits using the specified plaintiff or defendant lettering format.
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Requests for a case management or status conference must state the reasons the conference is necessary.
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Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Katie Morgan
JA Email
22osceola@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.742.2556Courtroom
5-D
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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