Courtesy copies are required for emergency. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by email. Emergency motions require CM/ECF filing plus emailing a copy to the Case Manager; extension motions are not considered emergencies.
Judge Julie K. Hampton's rules set a pre-motion procedure for tro. Ex parte TRO applications are only entertained if the initiating party satisfies Rule 65(b) requirements.
Judge Julie K. Hampton's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 2000 words. Excludes caption, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, and certificates. Support/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 2000 words; word counts exclude specified items; no sur-replies without permission.
Judge Julie K. Hampton's rule states these limits: 2 pages; 2 pages. Pre-motion initial and responsive letters limited to 2 pages.
Judge Julie K. Hampton's formatting rule includes 12 point type, double spacing, letter paper, margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches, footnotes, page numbers, headers/footers may have ½ inch margins, and double space except for lengthy quotations, headings, footnotes. Motion papers must use letter-size paper, minimum 12-point font, 1-inch margins (½ inch for footnotes/headers/footers), double-spaced except as noted.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. TRO applications must be filed via CM/ECF and the initiating party must attempt immediate informal service on the opposing party.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge must be submitted using unaltered Form 2.
Parties may contact Judge Julie K. Hampton's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (361) 888-3432. Inquiries regarding cases assigned to Judge Hampton must be directed to Case Manager Melissa Arguello via telephone.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Julie K. Hampton. Motions to seal pleadings, briefs, or supporting materials require good cause; public access is presumed and sealed filings are disfavored.
Judge Julie K. Hampton's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Modification of Scheduling Order requires a motion establishing good cause.
Yes. Judge Julie K. Hampton requires bundling for covered papers. Joint Pretrial Orders filed on CM/ECF must include attached pretrial filings specified in Section 19.
Members of the public may request remote proceeding access via email to ccmagduty@txs.uscourts.gov.
Questions about participating in remote proceedings may be directed to the Clerk of Court via phone at 361-888-3142.
Party agreements on continuance of deadlines are not binding on the Court but are considered.
Inquiries regarding cases assigned to Judge Hampton must be directed to Case Manager Melissa Arguello via telephone.
Ex parte TRO applications are only entertained if the initiating party satisfies Rule 65(b) requirements.
TRO applications must be filed via CM/ECF and the initiating party must attempt immediate informal service on the opposing party.
Counsel may request oral argument via email, must include circumstances justifying the request.
All communications related to ex parte applications must be directed to the Case Manager via phone or email.
Emergency motions require CM/ECF filing plus emailing a copy to the Case Manager; extension motions are not considered emergencies.
Consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge must be submitted using unaltered Form 2.
Informal communication is disfavored, must be directed to the Case Manager via letters or email, and may not address substantive issues.
Plaintiff must serve these procedures with the summons and complaint and file proof of service.
Removing party must file a certificate of service and provide additional information per Form 1 within 10 days of removal, or face summary remand.
Counsel may not initiate contact with Law Clerks except to return a message, and may only discuss matters within the indicated subject.
Counsel must check the District Court website and CM/ECF system for status updates before contacting the Court, and direct filing questions to the Office of the Clerk.
Counsel must provide a copy of any letter or email to the Court to all parties via the same delivery method, and may not file such correspondence on CM/ECF unless directed by the Court.
Courtesy copies must be promptly submitted for documents of 50 or more pages, including exhibits.
Courtesy copies must be promptly submitted for all documents filed under seal, regardless of length.
Courtesy copies must be promptly submitted for documents related to matters being heard within seven days of filing.
Courtesy copies must be promptly submitted for Joint Pretrial Orders and other trial material.
Courtesy copies of filings over 50 pages must be double-sided, submitted in a three-ring binder no larger than four inches, with exhibits tabbed at the right margin.
Courtesy copies must be marked with the file-stamped CM/ECF docket number unless submitted urgently.
Courtesy copies must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Case Manager with a transmittal letter specifying content; transmittal letters must not be filed and copies must be sent to all parties without attachments.
Counsel must file a notice of appearance to receive CM/ECF notices; inclusion in a pleading's signature block does not suffice.
Pro hac vice applications must include an averment of familiarization with these procedures and Local Rules; Corpus Christi area attorneys are ineligible.
Plaintiff may request a reasonable continuance of the scheduling conference if service has not been perfected.
Modification of Scheduling Order requires a motion establishing good cause.
Continuance requests must include recommended dates for all adjusted deadlines after the first modification.
Discovery deadline extensions do not require approval if they do not affect the Docket Control Order or other court-set deadlines.
Vacation and family-related continuance requests are accommodated if made well in advance of the hearing or trial.