Hon. Alane Laboda — Judicial Procedures
Lee County General Civil - "H" Guardianship - "M(2)" Probate - "P(2)"
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
Motions must comply with Rule 1.202 and include a Certificate of Conferral.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Schedule uncontested motions for five minutes only.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Schedule hearings of 15 minutes or less through JACS and use the specified case-number format.
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Schedule 20-to-30-minute hearings by emailing the judicial assistant and copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Submit hearing materials no later than seven business days before the hearing, using the specified delivery method based on length.
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Courtesy Copies
Submit courtesy copies no later than seven days before any hearing or trial.
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Zoom Hearings
Telephonic appearances do not require a motion or order, but the appearing party must file and serve a Notice of Telephonic Appearance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve a Notice of Telephonic Appearance stating the hearing date and time.
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Remote participants must appear from a private, quiet, distraction-free location and may not appear from a moving vehicle.
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Remote participants must turn on their camera and mute their microphone until instructed otherwise.
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Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in Word format, provide them to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and file them through the proposed-order portion of the E-Filing Portal.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
The cover letter for a proposed order must state that counsel reviewed it and whether there is an objection; if objected to, both parties must submit proposed orders or documents outlining the objections and copying all parties.
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Emergency Motions
A request for an emergency hearing must be supported by a detailed motion stating the issues, reasons for emergency treatment, and time needed for each party’s presentation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit emergency matters in writing by urgent email and through the E-Portal, with a verified motion signed by counsel and clients, followed by a telephone call; file the motion with the clerk first and copy all interested parties.
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Do not schedule emergency hearings or motions through JACS.
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Cancellations
Immediately notify the judicial assistant and file and serve a notice of cancellation; cross-noticed hearings require written consent of the other parties or counsel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use JACS for cancellations up to seven days before the hearing and contact the judicial assistant for cancellations within six days.
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For hearings set by court order, file the appropriate motion and submit an order through the E-Portal.
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Other
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For remote evidentiary hearings, mark, exchange, and file exhibits with the Clerk in advance, at least 72 business hours before the hearing, and submit a courtesy copy to chambers by email.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Exchange exhibits with the opposing party no later than 10 business days before the hearing or trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Kathleen
JA Email
labodapleadings@ca.cjis20.orgPhone
(239) 533-2744Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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