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
Adjournments
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Communication
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Clerk
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The proposed order must be provided in Word format.
Forward a copy of the Motion to the Court and Opposing Counsel via email along with a proposed Order in Word format.
DOCX
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Documents must be prepared as either WORD documents, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF
Summary: Documents submitted through the e-Filing process must be prepared as WORD, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF files.
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
An Income Withholding for Support form notice must be attached to and incorporated into the order when a form of child support is provided.
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).
Document Type
Income Deduction Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The scheduling party must file the motion and notice of hearing and send copies of both.
It is the scheduling party's responsibility to file and send out copies of the Motion(s) and Notice of Hearing.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A proposed order must accompany the emailed motion.
Forward a copy of the Motion to the Court and Opposing Counsel via email along with a proposed Order in Word format.
Document Type
Motion
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
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.
Summary: When an Income Withholding Order is received from a source other than a State or Tribal CSE agency or a court, a copy of the underlying order must be attached.
Document Type
Income Withholding Order
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
In the Motion, please make sure to include:
Summary: The motion to compel must state the Notice of Intent filing date, the follow-up email date, whether the State responded, and whether Discovery remains outstanding 15 days after the Notice of Intent was filed.
Document Type
Motion To Compel
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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 2 | MOTIONS TO COMPEL
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?
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | How do I know it worked?
Documents must be filed online through Orange County's filing portal.
File your Documents Online-Orange County
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Page 1 | Important Information
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.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · 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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · 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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · 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.
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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.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 2 | MOTIONS TO COMPEL
A notice of appearance filed within three business days of arraignment must be followed by an emailed courtesy copy to the specified Trial Clerk address.
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.
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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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 3 | MOTIONS TO CONTINUE
A motion to continue filed before the pretrial conference should state the requested continuance length, whether the case was continued previously, and whether opposing counsel agrees.
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.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 2 | MOTIONS TO CONTINUE
Chambers Communication Rules
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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · 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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · 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
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · 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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | How do I know it worked?
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.
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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.
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Page 1 | CASES THAT CAN BE UNILATERALLY SET FOR BOND OR PLEA HEARINGS