Hon. Carolyn Swift — Judicial Procedures
Lee County Domestic Relations - "A"
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
Courtesy Copies
Motions for rehearing or new trial must be written, and a courtesy copy must be sent directly to the Judge’s chambers with a transmittal letter.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Non-evidentiary hearings scheduled for less than thirty minutes will be conducted remotely.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Evidentiary hearings and trials scheduled for more than fifteen minutes will be conducted in person.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Remote-appearance requests for trials must be presented no later than Docket Sounding, subject to the stated limitations for later motions.
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For remote appearances at evidentiary hearings, file a motion before seeking hearing time from the Judicial Assistant.
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For remote hearings, parties must file the requirements of Administrative Order No. 2.40.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit memoranda or hearing/trial briefs at least two working days before the hearing or first trial day, include full citation copies, and keep the submission to ten pages or fewer.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed orders submitted without a prior hearing must include confirmation of opposing counsel’s review and approval, conforming copies, and self-addressed stamped envelopes.
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Orders submitted after a hearing must reflect the hearing date and identify the matter heard in the title.
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Special Set Hearings
Do not set a magistrate hearing until the Order of Referral has been entered.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency, expedited, or urgent motions must first be filed and viewable in the Clerk’s online filing system, with copies and a cover letter provided to the Court and the opposing party copied unless lawfully ex parte.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
To cancel a hearing, file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk and email a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
File all motions with the Clerk and ensure they are visible in the electronic file before requesting hearing time.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Hearing-time requests must include the case number, parties’ names, pending motions, filing date, requested hearing length, and the other party or counsel in the email.
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For hearing requests exceeding two hours, submit a written request explaining why more than two hours is needed.
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Relocation-hearing requests require simultaneously emailing the motion to the Court and contacting the Judge’s office for hearing time when the motion is filed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Motions to continue must be written, filed in accordance with the rules, and state the reasons for the request; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign them.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not file a Notice for Trial until the case is ready for trial.
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A Notice for Trial must include the estimated trial length, whether a remote-appearance motion has been filed, and a complete certificate of service with mailing addresses.
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Mediation must be completed before Docket Sounding and within six months of that date.
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Immediately notify the Judicial Assistant when a case settles or is otherwise disposed of without needing trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Lee County judges
- Hon. Alane LabodaLee County General Civil - "H" Guardianship - "M(2)" Probate - "P(2)"
- Hon. Amy HawthorneLee County Domestic Relations - "U"
- Hon. Andrew MarcusLee County Criminal - "S"
- Hon. Bruce KyleLee County Criminal - "E"
- Hon. Devin S. GeorgeLee County Criminal - Lee County Misdemeanors, Ordinances & Criminal Traffic Small Claims Civil Traffic Infractions
- Hon. Elisabeth AdamsDivision Lee County Domestic Relations - "C"
