Hon. Ori Silver — 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
UMC hearings (10 minutes or less) must be scheduled through the Online Scheduling System with a minimum of five business days' notice. Courtesy copies of motions and Notices of Hearing should be docketed to the case prior to the hearing. ZOOM information must be included in the notice.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Relevant case law for hearings must be submitted to chambers at least three days before the hearing. Courtesy copies of motions and notices must be docketed before the hearing.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Zoom Hearings
All special set non-evidentiary hearings are held via ZOOM unless they require more than 30 minutes, in which case they must be held in person. ZOOM platform credentials must be listed in the Notice of Hearing.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders must be submitted through Online Services along with a copy of related motions. For Small Claims, proposed orders must accompany stipulations for waivers and must comply with Florida Small Claims Rule 7.090(e).
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Hearings of 30 minutes or less must be scheduled through Online Services. Longer hearings require coordination with the judicial assistant by email, copying opposing parties. Special set hearings can only be canceled by court order.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must comply with local procedures and Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, ensuring transparency and adherence to rules prohibiting ex parte communications.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Parties presenting discovery disputes must attempt to resolve the issue first via Local Rule No. 4, certifying their good faith effort on the Notice of Hearing.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Cancellations
Hearings scheduled via Online Services (OLS) can be canceled without court approval. Special set hearings can only be canceled by court order.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Other
All communications with the court must be in writing, filed with the Clerk, copied to all parties, and include detailed case and contact information. Unsolicited communications from non-parties are not considered.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Pro se litigants with email access must file an email designation form to expedite court communication. Attorneys are responsible for maintaining updated contact information using Form 2.603.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Shakeria Hamilton-Knowles
JA Email
CAD-DivisionRS@pbcgov.orgPhone
(561) 330-1787Courtroom
7
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Palm Beach County judges
- Hon. April BristowCounty Criminal
- Hon. Ashley ZuckermanCounty Criminal
- Hon. August BonavitaCounty Criminal
- Hon. Bradley HarperJuvenile Division
- Hon. Carolyn BellCircuit Civil
- Hon. Caryn SipersteinCircuit Civil
