Due to continuing issues with litigants navigating Zoom, effective January 6, 2026 all litigants appearing for a UMC hearing must be present, via Zoom, with their attorney at the same location.
Hearing Protocol
Please see the most recent and amended 15th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 12.515 In Re: COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols And Operational Measures.
Based on the Administrative Order, effective June 21, 2021 ONLY the following court proceedings shall remain in Zoom until further notice: UMC docket, Lack of Prosecution hearings, Case Management Conferences, and non-evidentiary hearings less than 30 minutes, if approved by the Court.
ALL OTHER PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE HELD IN PERSON IN COURTROOM 3, NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
PLEASE SEE JUDGE'S DIVISIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.