Hon. Charles E. Burton — 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
UMC hearings are scheduled online and can be held either in person or via Zoom, subject to mutual agreement of the parties. Most matters do not require a UMC hearing unless contested or adversarial.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Submit courtesy copies of e-filed Notices of Cancellation if motions are resolved prior to the hearing date. Courtesy copies of motions are required for special set hearing requests over 30 minutes.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom hearings are permitted for UMC and short special set hearings if mutually agreed. Evidentiary hearings and hearings exceeding 60 minutes are held in person unless expressly approved by the Court.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders must be submitted via Online Services (OLS) in Word format for electronic signing. If multiple orders exist, upload each separately.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Requests for special set hearings exceeding 30 minutes must be emailed to the Court with a courtesy copy of the motion. Coordinated dates must be confirmed before sending an Order Specially Setting Hearing.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions, including matters like Petitions for Emergency Temporary Guardianship, may be held via Zoom initially but transitions to in-person hearings for contested proceedings.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Meet-and-confer requirements must be followed before filing any motion and during discovery disputes as outlined by Rule 1.202 and Local Rule No. 4.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Cancellations
If a motion is resolved before its hearing date, cancel the hearing via OLS and notify the Court with courtesy copies.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Other
Compliance with the Digital Evidence Portal and notarization rules are required for verified documents and trial exhibits. Training resources are available online.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Mary Beardsley
Phone
(561) 330-1723Courtroom
SC 8
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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