Hon. Elaine A. Barbour — Judicial Procedures
Domestic Relations
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
Satisfy the administrative-order meet-and-confer and hearing-coordination requirements before coordinating a hearing; mediation is also required before temporary relief or trial in a DR case.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
After coordinating hearing time, email the division to reserve it, attach an e-filed copy of the motion, copy opposing parties, and provide the listed hearing information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not treat a hearing as confirmed until the judicial assistant confirms it; cross-notices require opposing-side agreement and court approval.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For ex parte or short matters, email to confirm dates, coordinate with the opposing party, and include the e-filed motion and Word proposed order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after hearing-time confirmation; include the WebEx link and QR code for remote hearings and the required ADA notification.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit hearing materials no later than three business days before the hearing, generally by email rather than hand delivery.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is legally authorized.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For evidentiary hearings, electronically submit case law to the court and opposing party three days before the hearing and bring courtesy copies to the proceeding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Request an interpreter by email at least five business days before the hearing and include the specified identifying and hearing information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request a remote appearance by motion; virtual appearances at evidentiary proceedings are generally disfavored.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File a virtual-appearance motion with a copy to the opposing party; state the opposing party’s position except in DV cases, and file detailed objections within 10 days after service.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders and judgments in Word format with a cover letter addressing party agreement or disagreement, and attach referenced guidelines, orders, or agreements.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders within 10 days after any hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Provide updated trial documents to the court and opposing party at least three business days before trial, and email the proposed final judgment and parenting plan in Word format.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File a written objection to a general-magistrate referral within 10 days after service of the referral order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
All counsel and parties must attend case management conferences unless excused by the court; requests to appear in person should be emailed to the division.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Electronically exchange exhibit lists, exhibits, and case law between the parties no later than three days before an evidentiary hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
To cancel a hearing, the setting party must notify the judicial assistant and serve a notice of cancellation; trials generally require court permission to cancel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Use email for communications with the judicial office, include required case details in the subject line, and label emergency motions in the subject line.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Limit telephone communication to situations where no email response has been received within 48 hours.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Christine Cohen
JA Email
ctjacb2@ocnjcc.orgPhone
407.836.2342Courtroom
10-B
Zoom
Join MeetingOfficial Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Orange County judges
- Hon. A. James CranerCircuit Criminal
- Hon. Adam McGinnisCounty Civil
- Hon. Alicia L. LatimoreJuvenile Division
- Hon. Alicia Peyton RobinsonDomestic Relations
- Hon. Amanda S. BovaCounty Criminal
- Hon. Amy J. CarterCounty Civil
