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Hon. Joseph Poblick — 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

12 rules

Zoom Hearings

Untimely requests for remote appearance will not be permitted absent good cause.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Authorized recording of hearings is prohibited, including audio and video recording.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Proposed Orders

A proposed order approving substitution of counsel will not be considered without the client’s written consent.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

A proposed order for withdrawal of privately retained counsel may be considered in chambers only when accompanied by a motion and a stipulation signed by all parties; otherwise, a hearing is required.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Special Set Hearings

A defendant must appear at pre-trial conferences unless properly waived under Rule 3.180, and must appear whenever required by the Court.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Defendants must appear at the calendar call before trial; failure to appear may result in a capias and removal from the trial calendar absent court approval or good cause.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Discovery Disputes

Counsel must confer and make a good-faith effort to resolve discovery matters before requesting a hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

If a discovery hearing is necessary, it should be scheduled with the Judicial Assistant and with opposing counsel’s prior agreement.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Cancellations

Absent-good-cause motions to continue trial must be filed in writing at least two weeks before trial.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Other

Communications and document submissions by email require prior telephone contact with the Judicial Assistant, and motions and pleadings must first be filed with the Clerk of Court.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Substantive ex parte communications will be filed in the court file; scheduling-only communications are not substantive.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

A conflict attorney must promptly provide written notice to opposing counsel, the Clerk, and the presiding Judge of each case, if known, when coverage counsel cannot be arranged.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Contact Information

Judicial Assistant

Pamela Gariepy

Official Page

Court Website

Last Verified

August 9, 2026

Official Sources

Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.

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