Hon. Andrew A. Bain — Judicial Procedures
County Civil
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
Counsel must complete the meet-and-confer process before scheduling a motion hearing and include a Certificate of Compliance in the filed Notice of Hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Coordinate the hearing date and time with opposing counsel or the self-represented party before requesting the hearing be added to the docket.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
After three unsuccessful coordination attempts on separate days, a requesting party may unilaterally set the hearing with at least two weeks’ notice, subject to the stated administrative-order requirements.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Email the Judicial Assistant to add a hearing to the docket, copying all counsel or self-represented litigants.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the meet-and-confer date and time, requested hearing date and time, case information, motion title, requested duration, and witness count in the hearing request email.
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A hearing time is not confirmed until the Judicial Assistant replies.
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Zoom Hearings
A Notice of Hearing involving remote appearance must list the judicial Zoom credentials.
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A hearing will be immediately canceled if any participant is operating a motor vehicle or vessel during the hearing.
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Proposed Orders
Mark agreed orders as “Agreed” and attach courtesy copies of applicable motions and supporting documents or affidavits that are not docketed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
For an emergency hearing, file and deliver a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A request for a case management or status conference must explain why the conference is necessary.
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Parties filing a Notice for Trial must serve a copy on the Court by sending it to the Judicial Assistant.
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Discovery Disputes
Attempt in good faith to resolve discovery disputes before scheduling a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A discovery motion, motion to compel, or motion for protective order must be set for hearing, unless the stated exception applies for unanswered initial approved discovery requests.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Notify the Judicial Assistant of all canceled hearings; the Clerk does not send filed cancellation notices to the Judge or Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Hearings and trials cannot be canceled unilaterally; email the Judicial Assistant with the reason and timely file and transmit a cancellation notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Submit all communications to the judicial office by email, using a subject line containing the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
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Submit a continuance request at least five days before the scheduled court date; continuances are disfavored and require good cause.
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Submit hearing materials for Judge Bain’s review by email or USB drive at least 72 hours before the hearing; hearing notebooks are not accepted.
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If AI was used in a filing, disclose its use and type and certify that every legal or record citation was independently verified.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Ashley Figueroa
JA Email
78orange@ocnjcc.orgPhone
407.836.0570Courtroom
370.01
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Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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- Hon. Amanda S. BovaCounty Criminal
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