Hon. Michele S. Simonsen — 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
UMC / Motion Calendar
Schedule hearings by email through the Judicial Assistant and include the case number, requested time, and motions to be heard.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Attempt to resolve the issue and coordinate the hearing date and time with all parties and counsel before setting the hearing.
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Unless otherwise agreed, motions originally noticed for the hearing are heard before cross-noticed matters.
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E-file motions with the Clerk before scheduling a hearing or submitting an order for review, and state the opposing party’s position in the motion.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Submit memoranda of law at least three business days before the hearing by mail or electronically to the Judicial Assistant, with copies to all other counsel and unrepresented parties.
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Submit voluminous case law electronically to the Judicial Assistant with copies to all other counsel and unrepresented parties within the same timeframe stated for memoranda.
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Zoom Hearings
Remote appearance is authorized without further request for the listed proceedings, including PIP conferences, non-evidentiary hearings of 30 minutes or less, and jury trial pretrials.
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Proceedings not listed as remotely authorized require in-person appearance unless remote appearance is authorized by separate motion and order.
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Remote appearances require video and working audio.
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For Zoom evidentiary hearings and non-jury trials, file documentary exhibits with the Court at least three working days before the hearing.
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E-file exhibits through the Clerk’s e-filing portal or deliver them to the Clerk at the Volusia County Courthouse.
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Deliver videos to the Clerk on a CD or USB drive because videos cannot be e-filed.
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Mark each exhibit separately using the applicable Plaintiff’s or Defendant’s exhibit designation.
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Untimely exhibits will not be considered unless good cause is shown.
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Do not submit exhibits for a small claims pretrial conference.
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Proposed Orders
Before filing or upon receiving a motion, contact the opposing party when possible to determine whether the matter can be resolved or an agreed order submitted.
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Use the Division 73 email only for proposed orders and do not submit other pleadings or requests there or send orders to both the Judicial Assistant and Division 73.
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State in an agreed order that all parties agree, or file stipulations and submit a copy of the signed stipulation with the motion.
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Special Set Hearings
A motion to withdraw does not need to be set for hearing when accompanied by the client’s signed consent and a joint stipulation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Review Administrative Order CV-2004/004/SC(A) before filing a motion to compel discovery.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Only the party that scheduled the hearing may cancel it, and that party must email or call the Judicial Assistant even if a cancellation notice is filed.
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Other
Do not send unsolicited letters, emails, or other communications to the Court.
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Unrepresented parties must file requests with the Clerk as a motion and send a copy to all parties.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Casey Beason
JA Email
division73@circuit7.orgPhone
(386) 626-6592Courtroom
Rm. C-337
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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