Hon. Scott Suskauer — Judicial Procedures
Circuit 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
Matters lasting less than 15 minutes will be heard during the daily 8:30 am docket. Coordination of date/time with opposing counsel is required.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Courtesy Copies
E-filed notices of hearing must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant after scheduling, and for hearings over 15 minutes, indicate reserved time on the notice.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Zoom Hearings
The Court allows remote appearances for non-evidentiary hearings like status checks, but prefers in-person attendance for arraignments and evidentiary hearings.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Participants in remote hearings via Zoom must have proper technology, dress professionally, and conduct themselves as though they were physically in court.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in Word format via Online Services with proof of agreement and supporting documentation attached, if applicable.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings (those anticipated to last 30 minutes or more) require prompt filing of Notices of Hearing and are subject to Motion Week scheduling.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency matters are acknowledged and addressed even when the Judicial Assistant is unavailable, with alternative emergency contacts provided.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Cancellations
A hearing can only be canceled with prior court approval; a Notice of Cancellation should not be filed without court permission.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Other
All communications with the judicial office must be via email to the designated division email, copying opposing counsel, and must adhere to Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct prohibiting ex parte communications.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Britt McCarthy
JA Email
CAD-DivisionX@pbcgov.orgPhone
(561) 355-3801Courtroom
10B
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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