Hon. Elizabeth A. Blackburn — Judicial Procedures
Circuit Court
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 include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve a notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include specified case, hearing, matter, judge, and time information in every notice of hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the required ADA notification in all notices of hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit all hearing materials no later than three business days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted for any evidentiary proceeding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use PDF/a format or Word documents for electronically submitted courtesy copies when possible.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If courtesy-copy submissions exceed 25 pages in total, submit paper copies and do not submit 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
Include Zoom meeting information in any notice of hearing involving a remote appearance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request use of communication technology for an appearance by motion.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Wear appropriate attire, be in a quiet area without distractions, and do not appear in a moving vehicle during remote proceedings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Keep the device muted and do not speak until the case is called.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in Word format by email to the Judicial Assistant and state whether all parties agree to the form.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders within five days after any hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Unless excused in advance by the court, all parties and attorneys must attend case management conferences.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
State the reasons for the necessity of any request for a case management or status conference.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
File a detailed emergency-hearing motion stating the issues, reasons an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Make all parties available for a court-scheduled emergency hearing unless exigent circumstances exist.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Cancel a hearing by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Submit all communications to the judicial office by email to the Judicial Assistant and include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide all exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trial to the clerk in paper format in advance for marking.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Keep attorneys, parties, and witnesses available during the entire trial period after docket sounding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide transport orders timely; extraditions require at least 10 days to transport an incarcerated person from other facilities or jurisdictions.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Defense counsel must arrange interpreter services needed for all court proceedings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Michelle Pastor
Phone
(386) 239-7790Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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