Hon. Daniel D. Diskey — 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
Use the Uniform Motion Calendar only for hearings anticipated to take no more than 15 minutes and other matters preapproved by the Judge.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not use the Uniform Motion Calendar for contested or evidentiary hearings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Conduct hearings of 30 minutes or less involving no testimony or evidence telephonically; no motion is required.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Before requesting Zoom for an evidentiary or longer hearing, ask opposing counsel or the self-represented party whether they object, then file a motion stating any objection and the specific good cause.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Have the Court schedule Zoom hearings using the Court’s Zoom account.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not make unauthorized recordings of remote hearings.
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Proposed Orders
Include a cover letter with mailed materials stating whether opposing counsel or the self-represented party objects.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If objecting to a proposed order, submit a written explanation; without an approval cover letter, the Court will not act.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Allow the opposing party or counsel an opportunity to review and object before submitting a proposed order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
File and serve a Temporary Relief Hearing Memorandum three days before a proffer hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
File all emergency motions with the Clerk of Court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not send emergency motions directly to the Court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
After e-filing an emergency motion, contact the Clerk so it can be submitted for emergency-status determination and review.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File current financial affidavits before an emergency hearing involving support.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
A requesting party’s failure to timely file the Temporary Relief Hearing Memorandum may result in cancellation of the proffer hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk of Court after the hearing is set.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Use mediation before hearings on initial temporary-relief matters in original petitions.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Refer non-emergency post-judgment matters, except contempt and enforcement motions, to mediation before a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit a no-hearing matter electronically or by mail, but not both, when all parties agree or a stipulation is signed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Coordinate hearings with opposing counsel or the opposing self-represented party.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
After three separate good-faith scheduling attempts on different days without a response, the Court will proceed to set the motion for hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Obtain prior Court approval before cross-noticing a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Debi McCarty
Phone
(727)847-8059Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
August 9, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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