Hon. Mary G. Jolley — 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
Email the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, only when a hearing date and time cannot be found on Benchmark.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Make three attempts at conferral, including telephone communication, before scheduling a motion hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is legally authorized.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Include the hearing format, motion docket number and filing date, reserved time, and Zoom Meeting ID in the Notice of Hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide five days’ advance notice to chambers for a request to appear in person at a hearing designated as remote.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use the Court’s permanent Zoom ID for remote or hybrid appearances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Remote participants must turn on their camera, remain muted until instructed otherwise, and enter their correct first and last names.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Participants may not appear remotely from a moving vehicle.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Email proposed orders following a hearing, other than foreclosure final judgments, to the designated division address in Microsoft Word format.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Circulate proposed orders among the parties before submission and state any objection in the email to the Court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders no later than seven days after the hearing unless the Court directs otherwise during the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Mail or otherwise deliver signed-order copies to pro se litigants or litigants excused from eService and file a Notice of Service.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
To cancel or postpone a foreclosure sale, submit the written motion at least five business days before the sale and include specific facts, supporting documentation, service details, and any agreement or objection.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
Request an emergency hearing with an appropriate motion and provide a hard copy to chambers only when imminent harm to persons or property threatens without court intervention.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
All parties must make themselves available for an emergency hearing absent exigent circumstances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Unless there was a complete failure to respond or object, quote each disputed discovery request and the allegedly insufficient answer, response, or objection in the motion to compel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Do not rely on a Notice of Cancellation to cancel a hearing; only the judicial assistant can cancel it.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Unless excused in advance, attorneys and self-represented litigants must attend all pretrial conferences.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For non-jury trials and evidentiary hearings, exchange copies and an index of exhibits at least three business days in advance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Kasey McCoy
Phone
(386) 257-6091Courtroom
Rm. 304
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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