Court Rules
district Judge
Verified Current6 days ago

Judge Marcia A. Crone

Eastern District of Texas

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Spectator
12 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (>75 pages)

Required • Binding: Tabbed Three Ring

Adjournments

Must Include

  • 1
    Reason For Request

Communication

Email

Clerk

Advance Notice Required
No Hours, Status Inquiries
Phone

Chambers

Scheduling
No Status Inquiries
Phone

Clerk

(409) 654-7000
Scheduling
No Status Inquiries
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingCommunicationElectronicsMemorandaTRO/InjunctionJuryExhibitsECF Filing

Detailed Drafting Rules

Communication ProtocolNote

Impaneled jurors may check electronic devices into Clerk's Office during breaks

With respect to electronic communication devices, in addition to the restrictions provided in General Order 18-6, impaneled petit and grand jurors may check such devices into the Clerk s Office and access them during breaks in the judicial proceedings.

Email

Direct to: Clerk

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
Prohibited
  • Hours
  • Status Inquiries
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Courtesy CopyMandatory

Courtesy copies required for briefs/memoranda/motions over 75 pages.

Counsel shall deliver to chambers bound, tabbed courtesy copies of any brief, memorandum, or motion that exceeds seventy-five (75) pages, including exhibits, with the CM/ECF header after filing.

Courtesy Copies Required

When: Page Threshold > 75
Logistics
Quantity1 Copy
TimingUpon Filing
MethodHand Delivery
Appearance
BindingTabbed Three Ring
Format RequirementImportant

Briefs must include jump cites to specific pages of cited cases.

The court requires concise, pertinent, and well-organized briefs and memoranda of law. Citations to cases must include jump cites to the specific pages relied upon to support the party’s position.

Communication ProtocolNote

Attorneys must contact judge's chambers by phone and may follow up by email for court appearances.

b. If you are an attorney scheduled to appear in court before a judge, please contact that judge s chambers directly by telephone, and if necessary, follow up by email;

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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Communication ProtocolNote

Contact Probation/PreTrial Services Office directly for meetings.

c. If you are scheduled to meet with a Probation or Pretrial Services Officer, please contact the Probation and Pretrial Services Office directly for guidance and instructions; and

Phone

Direct to: Intake Unit

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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Communication ProtocolNote

Contact Deputy Clerk's office for other courthouse matters.

d. For any other Courthouse matters, please contact the office of the Deputy Clerk in Charge of the Be umont Division at (409) 654-7000.

Phone

Direct to: Clerk

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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