Judge Barbara J. Leach
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Memoranda, Case Law, Other Hearing Materials
Court-wide- Before Hearing
Memoranda, Case Law, Other Materials
Court-wide- At Least 5 Court Days Before Scheduled Hearing
Communication
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Clerk
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Chambers
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
Documents must be prepared as either WORD documents, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF
Formatting
- •WORD documents
- •WordPerfect
- •Adobe PDF
Forward a copy of the Motion to the Court and Opposing Counsel via email along with a proposed Order in Word format.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
If any form of child support is provided for above, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference is an INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR SUPPORT (IWO) Form notice in accordance with OMB Form 0970-0154 and 42 U.S.C. §666(b)(6)(A)(ii).
If you receive this document from someone other than a State or Tribal CSE agency or a Court, a copy of the underlying order must be attached.
In the Motion, please make sure to include:
It is the scheduling party's responsibility to file and send out copies of the Motion(s) and Notice of Hearing.
Forward a copy of the Motion to the Court and Opposing Counsel via email along with a proposed Order in Word format.
- Document
- Motion
Include
- •Proposed order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Defense counsel must electronically file the motion to compel and email a copy to the State and Judicial Assistant.
Defense Counsel is to e-file the Motion to Compel and email a copy to the State and Judicial Assistant at 14Orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Criminal cases
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File your Documents Online-Orange County
File your Documents Online-Orange County
Page 1 | Important Information
Self-represented parties may elect to file documents electronically through the statewide e-Filing portal.
Are you representing yourself? Did you know that self-represented parties may choose to electronically file documents on line using the state wide e-Filing portal?
Page 1 | What do you need to start?
A paper copy is not required to be filed with the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office when a document is filed electronically.
When you e-File a document you do not need to file a paper copy with the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of the Income Deduction Order must be served on the obligor’s payor or payors.
A copy of the Income Deduction Order will be served upon the obligor’s payor or payors.
Civil cases
Page 3 | STATEMENT OF OBLIGOR’S RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND DUTIES
A copy of the motion to compel must be emailed to the State and Judicial Assistant.
Defense Counsel is to e-file the Motion to Compel and email a copy to the State and Judicial Assistant at 14Orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | MOTIONS TO COMPEL
Email the motion and a proposed order in Word format to the Court and opposing counsel.
Forward a copy of the Motion to the Court and Opposing Counsel via email along with a proposed Order in Word format.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | MOTIONS TO CONTINUE
Filing Fees and Waivers
Any filing fees due through the portal may be paid by credit card or electronic check.
On the payment tab, you may pay any fees that may be due. You may pay by credit card or electronic check.
Page 1 | How do I access the E-Filing Portal?
Courtesy Copy Requirements
If the State does not provide a satisfactory response to the follow-up email within 48 hours, Defense may file the motion to compel and forward a courtesy copy to the Court.
If Defense has not received a satisfactory response to the follow-up email within 48 hours, Defense can file its Motion to Compel and forward a courtesy copy to the Court.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | MOTIONS TO COMPEL
If you file an NOA within 3 business days of Arraignment, please email a courtesy copy to 14Orange@ninthcircuit.org to ensure our Trial Clerks are aware of the filing.
If you file an NOA within 3 business days of Arraignment, please email a courtesy copy to 14Orange@ninthcircuit.org to ensure our Trial Clerks are aware of the filing.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | APPEARANCES AT ARRAIGNMENT
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A request for continuance before the pretrial conference must be emailed with the motion and order at least two days before the conference.
If you would like a continuance prior to PTC, please email your Motion and Order at least 2 days prior to PTC.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | MOTIONS TO CONTINUE
Motions to Continue that are filed prior to Pre-Trial Conference should include the following: a. How long of a continuance the parties are seeking, knowing PTC is held every 5 weeks. See above for list of 2026 PTC dates, b. If case has been continued previously, and c. If Opposing Counsel agrees or not.
Motions to Continue that are filed prior to Pre-Trial Conference should include the following: a. How long of a continuance the parties are seeking, knowing PTC is held every 5 weeks. See above for list of 2026 PTC dates, b. If case has been continued previously, and c. If Opposing Counsel agrees or not.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | MOTIONS TO CONTINUE
Chambers Communication Rules
The Judicial Assistant must coordinate and confirm a hearing before it is docketed, and the scheduling party must receive confirmation that it appears on the docket.
All hearings must be coordinated and confirmed by the Judicial Assistant before being placed on the docket. Your hearing is not set until you receive confirmation from the Judicial Assistant that it is on the docket.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING HEARINGS
For listed bond and plea matters, email the Judicial Assistant to request the first available hearing time.
Please email the Judicial Assistant at 14Orange@ninthcircuit.org for the first available hearing time.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | CASES THAT CAN BE UNILATERALLY SET FOR BOND OR PLEA HEARINGS
Email the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel, including known assistants, to coordinate a hearing.
Email the Judicial Assistant at 14Orange@ninthcircuit.org and Opposing Counsel (and any known assistants) to coordinate this hearing.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING HEARINGS
Employees and obligors may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059 regarding questions.
To Employee/Obligor: If the employee/obligor has questions, contact ORANGE COUNTY, CLERK OF COURTS (Issuer name) by phone at 407-836-2059, by fax at N/A , by email or website at WWW.MYORANGECLERK.COM.
Civil cases
Page 7 | CONTACT INFORMATION
Employers and income withholders may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059 regarding questions.
To Employer/Income Withholder: If you have any questions, contact ORANGE COUNTY, CLERK OF COURTS (Issuer name) by phone at 407-836-2059, by fax at N/A , by email or website at: WWW.MYORANGECLERK.COM
Civil cases
Page 7 | CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about electronic filing may be directed to the Orange County Clerk of Court by phone.
Still have questions about your filing? Contact the Orange County Clerk of Court online at www.myorangeclerk.com or call 407836-2000.
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