Hon. A. Christian Miller — 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
Request hearings by email to the Judicial Assistant and copy all parties unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve a notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time, including the specified case, hearing, motion, judge, time, remote-appearance, and ADA information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit all materials for a hearing no later than three business days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Continuances are disfavored and require a showing of good cause.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted for evidentiary proceedings; use PDF/a or Word if submitting electronically.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit courtesy copies by email, U.S. mail, or hand delivery; if total submissions exceed 25 pages, submit paper copies and not electronic copies.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Deliver courtesy copies no later than three business days before an evidentiary proceeding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Request use of communication technology for an appearance by motion.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use audio and video for a participatory Zoom appearance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use Zoom meeting ID 386 239 7793 for remote appearances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Mute the device and do not speak until the case is called.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in Word format by email and state whether all parties agree to the form.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders within 5 days after any hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
All parties must be available for a court-scheduled emergency hearing absent exigent circumstances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Cancel a hearing only through an authorized person or agreement, notify the Judicial Assistant immediately, and immediately file and serve a cancellation notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Submit communications to the judicial office by email to the Judicial Assistant, using the required subject-line information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trials to the clerk in paper or electronic format in advance for marking, absent good cause.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Requests for case management or status conferences must state why the conference is necessary.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Unless excused in advance, all parties and attorneys must attend case management conferences.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Counselled parties need not appear at status conferences unless the Court orders otherwise.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide transport orders timely; extradition requires at least 10 days to transport an incarcerated person from other facilities or jurisdictions.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For an out-of-county plea in Flagler, Putnam, or St. Johns County, notify the Clerk’s office and Judicial Assistant at least 24 hours before the plea hearing and include the county, case number, and charging or VOP affidavit.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Karen Lloyd
Phone
(386) 239-7793Courtroom
Rm. 284
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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