Hon. Charles E. Williams — 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
B. Hearing Procedures Unless stipulated to by the parties, the following hearing shall take place in person: Hearings on Do Not Resuscitate Orders Hearings for the Appointment of Emergency Temporar…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Courtesy Copies
E. Courtesy Copies Courtesy Copies of Documents for Hearings It is required that the scheduling attorney furnish the judge with copies of the Notice of Hearing, proposed order, and all pertinent po…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
A. Remote Appearance For Remote Hearings 15 Minutes or Less in Length All remote hearings which are 15 minutes or less in length that are uncontested and non-evidentiary may be conducted telephonic…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
D. Submission of Orders Responsibilities of Petitioning Attorney It is the exclusive responsibility of the petitioning attorney to secure and serve a copy of the Court's executed order to all relev…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Special Set Hearings
H. Pretrial Procedures & Conferences See Section I. Setting a Case for Trial. I. Setting Case for Trial Adversarial Probate Proceedings Requiring More Than Three Hours of Hearing Time Administrativ…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Emergency Motions
F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters Emergency hearings : See Section B. Hearing Procedures . Requests for expedited review of routine petitions : See Section D. Submission of Proposed Orders.
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
A. Remote Appearance B. Hearing Procedures C. Communication with Judge's Office D. Submission of Orders E. Courtesy Copies F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Procee…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Lisa
JA Email
lfudge@jud12.flcourts.orgPhone
(941) 861-7942Courtroom
8B
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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