Angelina County Courts at Law
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Document Format Requirements3 rules
All fee payment requests must be itemized by appointed counsel on forms approved by the District and County Court at Law Judges.
The prescribed verification must appear in bold print in or attached to the pleading when generative AI is used.
Court's wording
As a result of generative Al's systemic tendency to fabricate authority and malfunction, the Court hereby ORDERS that any attorney or self-represented litigant who chooses to utilize generative Al in their work product, legal research, or the drafting of any document intended for filing must include the following verbatim verification, in bold print, within or attached to their pleading:
The appellate reporter’s record must be clearly labeled, include a clear and accurate copy of the entire proceeding, and arrange designated exhibits numerically and bind them together when practicable.
Court's wording
The reporter’s record on appeal from any proceeding of which an electronic recording has been made shall be labeled to reflect clearly the numbered contents certified by the court recorder to be a clear and accurate copy of the original recording of the entire proceedings; any exhibits designated by the parties for inclusion in the reporter’s record shall be arranged in numerical order and firmly bound together so far as practicable, together with an index consisting of a brief description identifying each exhibit; and certified copies of the logs prepared by the court recorder under Rule 13.2, Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure shall be included.
Document Filing Requirements79 rules
An attorney seeking placement on an indigent-defense appointment list must file a sworn application with the Board of Judges.
Court's wording
Attorneys who desire to represent indigent persons shall file a sworn APPLICATION TO BE PLACED ON PUBLIC APPOINTMENT LISTS FOR ANGELINA COUNTY (attached hereto as Exhibit "A") with the Board of Judges to have his/her name approved on one or more of the Public Appointment Lists.
A defendant who has bonded and does not remain in custody shall, prior to release from custody, be given the form Order to Appear for Appointment of Attorney, attached hereto as Exhibit "D", to appear at 8:30 AM on the next working day after arrest to the appointing authority to complete the Attorney Request Form and Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial
A defendant who has not bonded and remains in custody shall be presented to the appointing authority on the next working day after arrest to complete the Attorney Request Form, attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and the Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial Resources or the Affidavit of Indigence, attached hereto as Exhibit "C:" or "C-1"
(c) To be included on the appointment list, each attorney must annually submit an affidavit to the county detailing the criminal continuing legal education activities completed in the prior year. Alternatively, an attorney may annually submit documentation showing the attorney is currently certified as a specialist in criminal
These phone and email addresses shall be included in the attorneys Application To Be Placed On Public Appointment List and shall be the official numbers which will be utilized by Court personnel to notify counsel of their appointment and of hearing settings.
Counsel may file a pretrial ex parte confidential request for investigative or expert expenses, and the request must state the applicable investigation or expert type, supporting facts, and itemized anticipated expenses.
Court's wording
Appointed counsel may file with the trial court a pretrial ex parte confidential request for payment of investigative and expert expenses. The request for expenses must state, as applicable: (a) the type of investigation to be conducted or the type of expert to be retained; (b) specific facts that suggest the investigation will result in admissible evidence or that the services of an expert are reasonably necessary to assist in the preparation of a potential defense; and (c) an itemized list of anticipated expenses for each investigation or each expert.
All fee payment requests must be itemized by appointed counsel on forms approved by the District and County Court at Law Judges.
All requests shall be submitted to the Judge presiding over the proceedings for review and approval, and submitted to the county auditor for payment.
If the court denies in whole or in part the request for expenses, the court shall: (a) state the reasons for the denial in writing; (b) attach the denial to the Confidential request;
After completing the questionnaire, you must swear to its truthfulness before a Notary, which is available.
If you are requesting an appointed attorney, you must complete a financial questionnaire form.
What: Complete the paperwork for appointment of Attorney and,
Claims for payment based on an hourly rate must include an itemized statement reflecting the date, service performed, and time expended to the nearest 1/10th of an hour.
The listed misdemeanor compensation claims require a signed attorney invoice.
- Document
- Misdemeanor attorney compensation claim
Include
- •Signed Attorney Invoice
Court's wording
Disposition/ Compensation Maximum Cap/ Requirement Event Type Rate Terms Plea or $100.00 / Hour Signed Attorney Invoice Dismissal (Single Case) Plea or Dismissal $100.00 / Hour Signed Attorney Invoice (Multiple Cases/ Same Defendant) Bench Trial $100.00 / Hour Signed Attorney Invoice Jury Trial $125.00 / Hour $700.00 Signed Attorney Invoice
When a preliminary investigation report is referred to the county attorney's office by the probation officer, the probation officer shall submit a request for the appointment of counsel to the juvenile court if the juvenile requests an appointed attorney.
If a motion to modify or a petition for adjudication or discretionary transfer is filed, the request for appointment of counsel shall immediately be submitted to the court.
An attorney must have on file with the Juvenile Court a completed application for the juvenile public appointment list approved by the Angelina County Juvenile Board.
To remain on the appointment lists, attorneys must provide proof of at least six CLE hours in criminal law for criminal appointments and six CLE hours in juvenile law for juvenile appointments.
Court's wording
In order to remain on the Indigent Defense Representation and Juvenile Court Public Appointment List, pursuant to our First Amended (2009) Local Rules of Angelina County for the Timely and Fair Appointment of Counsel for Indigent Defense and Amended Angelina County Juvenile Indigent Detense Plan, all attorneys must provide proot ot completion of at least 6 CLE hours in criminal law per Title 1, $174.1 of the Texas Administrative Code for criminal appointments and 6 CLE hours in juvenile law per Title 1, §174.2 of the Texas Administrative Code for juvenile appointments.
A copy of an attorney's annual State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education annual reporting form shall be filed each year with the Juvenile Court.
A. An attorney must complete the application form.
B. A juvenile or a juvenile's parent or other person responsible for the support of the juvenile shall complete a sworn questionnaire and provide supporting documentation if ordered to do so.
Counsel must submit a payment request form that itemizes services and dates and separately reports time spent in court and out of court.
Court's wording
Counsel shall submit a payment request form itemizing services for evidentiary court appearances including jury trials. The form shall itemize the services provided and the dates of the services. The form shall set out separately the total time spent out of court and the total time spent in court representing the juvenile.
A person requesting an indigency determination and appointment of counsel must provide financial information under oath by one of the listed methods.
Court's wording
A juvenile, parent or person responsible for the support of the child who requests a determination of indigency and appointment of counsel shall: complete under oath a questionnaire concerning financial resources, or respond under oath regarding financial resources, or complete questionnaire and respond to examination.
Bring to the hearing: 4.1 Information sufficient to accurately identify that parent's net resources and ability to pay child support, including, but not limited to, the party's most recent pay stub;
A party must bring specified health-insurance information and documents for each child to the hearing.
Court's wording
4.2 Information regarding each child's health insurance: the name of the carrier, the policy number, a copy of the policy and schedule of benefits, a health insurance membership card, and proof of the cost of the child's portion of the premiums;
The petitioner must attach this order to the original petition and every copy; if the petitioner fails to do so, the clerk must attach it when the petition is filed.
Court's wording
5.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition. At the time the petition is filed, if the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the Clerk shall ensure that a copy of this order is attached to the petition and every copy of the petition presented.
Juror summonses must include information about health and safety precautions and COVID questionnaires addressing prospective jurors’ exposure or vulnerability.
Court's wording
Courts must include with juror summonses information on precautions that have been taken to protect the health and safety of prospective jurors and COVID questionnaires that elicit from prospective jurors information about their exposure or vulnerability to COVID-19.
Attorneys seeking appointment-list placement must file a sworn application with the Board of Judges.
Court's wording
Attorneys who desire to represent indigent persons shall file a sworn APPLICATION TO BE PLACED ON PUBLIC APPOINTMENT LISTS FOR ANGELINA COUNTY (attached hereto as Exhibit "A") with the Board of Judges to have his/her name approved on one or more of the Public Appointment Lists.
A defendant who has not bonded and remains in custody shall be presented to the appointing authority on the next working day after arrest to complete the Attorney Request Form, attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and the Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial Resources or the Affidavit of Indigence, attached hereto as Exhibit "C:" or "C-1"
A defendant who has bonded and does not remain in custody shall, prior to release from custody, be given the form Order to Appear for Appointment of Attorney, attached hereto as Exhibit "D", to appear at 8:30AM on the next working day after arrest to the appointing authority to complete the Attorney Request Form and Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial Resources or Affidavit of Indigence.
The appointing authority must sign an Order Appointing Counsel as soon as possible and no later than the end of the third working day after receiving an eligible defendant's request for counsel.
Court's wording
Upon determination of indigence, the appointing authority or person(s) designated by the authority shall sign an Order Appointing Counsel, attached hereto as Exhibit "E" as soon as possible, but not later than the end of the third working day after the date on which the appointing authority or designee receives and eligible defendant's request for counsel.
To be included on the appointment list, an attorney must annually submit either an affidavit of prior-year criminal CLE activities or documentation of current criminal-law specialist certification.
Court's wording
To be included on the appointment list, each attorney must annually submit an affidavit to the county detailing the criminal continuing legal education activities completed in the prior year. Alternatively, an attorney may annually submit documentation showing the attorney is currently certified as a specialist in criminal law.
Attorneys must submit the specified appointment-practice-time percentage online to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission by October 15 each year, reporting for the prior October 1–September 30 period.
Court's wording
Attorneys must make an online submission to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission by October 15 each year with the percentage of the attorney's practice time that was dedicated to work based on appointments accepted in this county for adult criminal and juvenile delinquency cases for the prior 12 months that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. (Art. 26.040)(4), CCP)
A request for advance payment of investigative or expert expenses may be filed pretrial, ex parte, and confidentially, and must state the applicable investigation or expert type, supporting facts, and itemized anticipated expenses.
Court's wording
Appointed counsel may file with the trial court a pretrial ex parte confidential request for advance payment of investigative and expert expenses. The request for expenses must state, as applicable: (a) the type of investigation to be conducted or the type of expert to be retained; (b) specific facts that suggest the investigation will result in admissible evidence or that the services of an expert are reasonably necessary to assist in the preparation of a potential defense; and (c) an itemized list of anticipated expenses for each investigation or each expert.
These phone and FAX numbers shall be included in the attorneys Application To Be Placed On Public Appointment List
All fee payment requests must be itemized by appointed counsel on forms approved by the District and County Court at Law Judges. All requests shall be submitted to the Judge presiding over the proceedings for review and approval, and submitted to the county auditor for payment.
If the court denies in whole or in part the request for expenses, the court shall: (a) state the reasons for the denial in writing; (b) attach the denial to the Confidential request; and (c) submit the request and denial as a sealed exhibit to the record.
Anyone who uses generative AI in work product, legal research, or drafting a filing must include the prescribed verbatim verification in or attached to the pleading.
- Document
- Pleading
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
As a result of generative Al's systemic tendency to fabricate authority and malfunction, the Court hereby ORDERS that any attorney or self-represented litigant who chooses to utilize generative Al in their work product, legal research, or the drafting of any document intended for filing must include the following verbatim verification, in bold print, within or attached to their pleading:
Using generative AI in work product, research, or drafting a pleading without including the mandatory bold, verbatim verification violates the Standing Order.
- Document
- Pleading
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
Failure to File Verification: It is a violation of this Standing Order if an attorney or self-represented litigant uses generative Al in their work product, research, or drafting of a pleading and fails to include the mandatory verbatim verification in bold print.
A pleading using generative AI without the exact verification in bold print will not be considered by the Court.
Court's wording
If an attorney or self-represented litigant utilizes generative Al in their work product, research, or drafting of a pleading, and that pleading fails to contain the exact, verbatim verification in bold print as set forth above, the pleading will not be considered by the Court.
Filing with the clerk the original log and exhibits after a proceeding ends, and within ten days, delivering to the court a certified copy of the recording of the proceeding that is appropriately labeled as required herein, to be stored at the court;
The court recorder must make a detailed, legible log containing the specified information for each recorded proceeding.
Court's wording
Making a detailed, legible log for all proceedings being recorded, indexed by the date and location of each event being recorded, and showing the number and style of the proceeding before the court, the correct name of each person speaking, the nature of the proceeding (e.g. voir dire, opening, examination of witnesses, cross-examination, argument, bench conferences, whether in the presence of the jury, etc.), the time of the day of each event and, the offer, admission or exclusion of all exhibits;
The reporter’s record must include an index briefly identifying each exhibit and certified copies of the court recorder’s logs.
Court's wording
The reporter’s record on appeal from any proceeding of which an electronic recording has been made shall be labeled to reflect clearly the numbered contents certified by the court recorder to be a clear and accurate copy of the original recording of the entire proceedings; any exhibits designated by the parties for inclusion in the reporter’s record shall be arranged in numerical order and firmly bound together so far as practicable, together with an index consisting of a brief description identifying each exhibit; and certified copies of the logs prepared by the court recorder under Rule 13.2, Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure shall be included.
Each party shall file with its brief an appendix containing a written transcription of all portions of the recorded reporter’s record and a copy of all exhibits relevant to the issues raised on appeal.
If a party is unable to afford costs, the court recorder must transcribe or have transcribed the recorded reporter’s record and file the transcription as that party’s appendix, along with all exhibits.
The proposed Order shall motion, order, signature lines and certificate be a separate instrument, unless the entire of service are all on one (1) page.
Pre-trial & Post-trial Motions and Responses shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a proposed Order granting the relief sought.
A written request for a jury trial setting must certify the required case-readiness, service, fee, discovery, and settlement information.
Court's wording
Cases shall be set for trial upon the party requesting the setting certifying in his written request: a. that all pleadings are in order; b. a copy of the request for setting has been mailed to all counsel involved and give the address of such counsel; that a jury fee has been paid; d. that all discovery has been or will be accomplished by the requested setting date; e: that the case is ready or will be ready for trial; that counsel have in good faith negotiated to settle the case or upon completion of discovery will in good faith negotiate to settle the case:
A hearing request must include a written Certificate of Conference stating the relied-upon authority, the parties’ good-faith but unsuccessful efforts to resolve the matter, and the matters in dispute; the conference-content requirement does not apply to summary-judgment or venue-transfer motions.
- Document
- Request for hearing
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
A request for hearing shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Conference, which shall: a. be in writing; b. include authority relied upon by movant or respondent; C. contain a certificate that: 1. The movant and respondent have conferred with each other and in good faith have attempted to resolve the matter; but have failed, and, 2. identifies the matters in dispute;. d. be filed prior to hearing. e. Section 3.2.3 (c) does not apply to motions for summary judgment or motions to transfer venue.
Peremptory challenges will be submitted to the clerk or coordinator at conclusion of voir dire.
Each plaintiff's counsel announcing ready for trial shall, in good faith, submit to the court and opposing counsel at docket call the plaintiff's proposed instructions, definitions and questions raised by the plaintiff's pleadings.
Any additional questions, definitions and explanatory instructions raised as a result of either of the plaintiff's or defendant's submission shall be furnished to. the court and to opposing counsel prior to jury selection.
Each defense counsel announcing ready for trial shall submit to the court and opposing counsel on the day of docket call all proposed instructions, definitions and questions raised by the defendant's pleadings.
A written certification of compliance with this rule shall be filed with the Court.
Unless a properly executed waiver of arraignment has been filed with the clerk prior to the arraignment date, attendance by indictees is mandatory.
If the latter is announced, a Waiver of Jury Trial shall be signed and filed before the defendant is released from docket call..
The original signed Order shall be filed with the Clerk, and the copy returned to the requesting attorney in the return envelope;
The original and one copy of all Orders are to be tendered with a self-addressed, stamped envelope;
The original of this order shall be filed of record in the office of this Administrative Region.
The Clerk of the Court of any County in the State to which this Master may be assigned shall record a copy of this Order in the Minutes of the Court upon the tender of a copy of this Order by the Master.
Attorneys seeking placement on one or more Public Appointment Lists must file a sworn application with the Board of Judges.
Court's wording
Attorneys who desire to represent indigent persons shall file a sworn APPLICATION TO BE PLACED ON PUBLIC APPOINTMENT LISTS FOR ANGELINA COUNTY (attached hereto is Exhibit "A") with the Board of Judges to have his/her name approved on one or more of the Public Appointment Lists.
Before release, a bonded defendant who is not remaining in custody must be given the specified notice to appear and complete the counsel-request and financial-resources forms.
Court's wording
A defendant who has bonded and does not remain in custody shal, prior to release from custody. be given the form Notice for Appearance for Appointment of Counsel, attached hereto as Exhibit "D" ., to appear at 8:30AM for District Courts, and 1:30PM for County Courts at Law, on the next working day after arrest before the appointing authority to complete the Attorney Request Form and Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial Resources.
A defendant who remains in custody without bond must complete the Attorney Request Form and Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial Resources.
Court's wording
A defendant who has not bonded and remains in custody shall be presented to the appointing authority on the next working day after arrest to complete the Attorney Request Form, attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and the Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial Resources, attached hereto as Exhibit "C."
The appointing authority or designee must sign an Order Appointing Counsel when indigence is determined.
Court's wording
Upon determination of indigence, the appointing authority or person(s) designated by the authority shall sign an Order Appointing Counsel, attached hereto as Exhibit "E" as soon as possible, but not later than the end of the third working day after the date on which the appointing authority or designee receives and eligible defendant's request for counsel.
To remain on the appointment list, an attorney must annually submit either an affidavit detailing completed criminal-law CLE or documentation of current criminal-law specialization certification.
Court's wording
To be included on the appointment list, each attorney must annually, submit an affidavit to the county detailing the criminal continuing legal education activities completed in the prior year. Alternatively, an attorney may annually submit documentation showing the attorney is currently certified as a specialist in criminal law.
These phone and FAX numbers shall be included in the attorneys Application To Be Placed On Public Appointment List
Any change in these numbers shall be given in writing to each County and District Court prior to the change.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys must submit the annual practice-time report online to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, reporting the specified appointment-based work percentage for the October 1–September 30 reporting period.
Attorneys must make an online submission to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission by October 15 each year with the percentage of the attorney's practice time that was dedicated to work based on appointments accepted in this county for adult criminal and juvenile delinquency cases for the prior 12 months that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. (Art. 26.04()(4), CCP)
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Reporting Obligations for all Categories
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The annual practice-time report must be submitted by October 15 each year and cover the prior October 1–September 30 reporting period.
Attorneys must make an online submission to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission by October 15 each year with the percentage of the attorney's practice time that was dedicated to work based on appointments accepted in this county for adult criminal and juvenile delinquency cases for the prior 12 months that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. (Art. 26.04()(4), CCP)
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Reporting Obligations for all Categories
A claim for reimbursement must be submitted within 90 days after representation concludes.
Claim for Reimbursement must be submitted within 90 days of the conclusion of representation.
Criminal cases
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Should any change in this information occur, I will file an Amended Application with the applicable Local Administrative District Judge within thirty days of the change.
Should any change in this information occur, I will file an Amended Application with the applicable Local Administrative District Judge within thirty days of the change.
Criminal cases
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After finding indigency, the court must appoint an attorney by the fifth working day after service of a petition for adjudication or discretionary transfer hearing on the child.
The court, upon making a finding of indigency, shall appoint an attorney on or before the fifth working day after the date a petition for adjudication or discretionary transfer hearing has been served on the child.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN OUT OF CUSTODY
The juvenile clerk must verify appointment within five working days after the motion to modify is filed or the petition is served on the juvenile.
The juvenile clerk shall verify that an attorney has been appointed within five working days after the date the motion to modify disposition has been filed or within five working days after the date a petition for adjudication or discretionary transfer has been served upon the juvenile.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN OUT OF CUSTODY
If a detained juvenile has not retained private counsel, the court must appoint an attorney by the initial detention hearing.
Initial detention hearing - if the juvenile is detained and private counsel has not been retained, an attorney shall be appointed by the time of the initial detention hearing.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | DETENTION HEARING
Upon finding indigency, the court must appoint an attorney by the fifth working day after the motion to modify disposition is filed.
The court, upon making a finding of indigency, shall appoint an attorney on or before the fifth working day after the flung or the motion to modity disposition.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN OUT OF CUSTODY
Should the parent, guardian, custodian, or other person fail to act, the court shall appoint counsel at least 10 working days prior to any hearing. Such 10 days may be waived with the consent of the juvenile and the attorney.
Should the parent, guardian, custodian, or other person fail to act, the court shall appoint counsel at least 10 working days prior to any hearing. Such 10 days may be waived with the consent of the juvenile and the attorney.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN OUT OF CUSTODY
If the court determines indigency, the parent, guardian, custodian, or other person must retain counsel within five additional days.
If the court does determine indigency, the parent, guardian, custodian, or other person shall retain counsel within five additional days.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN OUT OF CUSTODY
The required CLE hours must be completed and provided to the office of County Court at Law No. 2 by December 31 each year.
These must be completed and provided to the office of County Court at Law No. 2 by December 31 of each year.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS IN THE JUVENILE COURT
The form must be filed within thirty days after the attorney receives it from the State Bar of Texas.
The form shall be filed within thirty days of receipt by the attorney of the form from the State Bar of Texas.
Criminal cases
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The order takes effect when the original petition is filed, remains a temporary restraining order for 14 days, continues as a temporary injunction if uncontested at a hearing by then, and terminates when the court signs a final order.
5.2 This order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition. If no party contests this order by presenting evidence at a hearing on or before fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition, this order shall continue in full force and effect as a temporary injunction until further order of the court. This entire order will terminate and will no longer be effective once the court signs a final order.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 5. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER.
A request form for appointed counsel must be transmitted by facsimile to the appointing authority within 24 hours after the defendant requests counsel.
When a defendant requests appointment of counsel, the request form will be transmitted by facsimile within 24 hours to the appointing authority (Judges of District Courts or County Courts-at-Law).
Criminal cases
Page 1 | METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS — B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
A request for counsel by a person arrested on an out-of-county warrant must be transmitted to the issuing county's appointing authority within 24 hours after the request.
Requests for counsel made by persons arrested on out-of-county warrants must be transmitted to the appointing authority of the county issuing the warrant within 24 hours of the request being made. [Art. 15.18(a-1), CCP]
Criminal cases
Page 2 | METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS — B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
The annual submission is due by October 15 and covers the prior October 1 through September 30 reporting period.
Attorneys must make an online submission to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission by October 15 each year with the percentage of the attorney's practice time that was dedicated to work based on appointments accepted in this county for adult criminal and juvenile delinquency cases for the prior 12 months that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. (Art. 26.040)(4), CCP)
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Reporting Obligations for all Categories
The court recorder must deliver a certified copy of the proceeding’s recording to the court within ten days.
Filing with the clerk the original log and exhibits after a proceeding ends, and within ten days, delivering to the court a certified copy of the recording of the proceeding that is appropriately labeled as required herein, to be stored at the court;
Page 5 | 2. Duties of Court Recorders
The court recorder must file the reporter’s record with the court of appeals within fifteen days after an appeal is perfected; other Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure filing deadlines remain unchanged.
The court recorder shall file the reporter’s record with the court of appeals within fifteen days after the perfection of an appeal. No other filing deadlines as set in the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure are changed.
Page 6 | 4. Time for Filing
The Certificate of Conference must be filed before the hearing.
d. be filed prior to hearing.
Page 3 | 3.2.3 Certificate of Conference
When a non-jury trial is announced, the signed jury-trial waiver must be filed before the defendant is released from docket call.
If the latter is announced, a Waiver of Jury Trial shall be signed and filed before the defendant is released from docket call..
Page 6 | Rule 6.3
A waiver of arraignment must be filed with the clerk before the arraignment date to avoid the indictee's mandatory attendance.
Unless a properly executed waiver of arraignment has been filed with the clerk prior to the arraignment date, attendance by indictees is mandatory.
Page 6 | Rule 6.2
When seminar completion is required, it must occur within 60 days after service of the original petition or, if service is waived, within 60 days after waiver of citation.
The seminar shall be successfully completed within 60 days of the service of the original petition upon the réspondent, or if service is waived, then within 60 days of the waiver of citation.
Page 9 | 4.6.2
A defendant who remains in custody without bond must be presented to the appointing authority on the next working day after arrest to complete the specified counsel-request and financial-resources forms.
A defendant who has not bonded and remains in custody shall be presented to the appointing authority on the next working day after arrest to complete the Attorney Request Form, attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and the Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial Resources, attached hereto as Exhibit "C."
Page 17 | Rule 6. Flow of Felony Cases
The request form must be transmitted by facsimile to the appointing authority within 24 hours after a defendant requests appointed counsel.
When a defendant requests appointment of counsel. the request form will be transmitted by facsimile within 24 hours to the appointing authority (Judges of District Courts or County Courts-at-Law).
Page 17 | Rule 6. Flow of Felony Cases
A bonded defendant who is not remaining in custody must appear before the appointing authority on the next working day after arrest, at 8:30 AM for District Court or 1:30 PM for County Court-at-Law cases.
A defendant who has bonded and does not remain in custody shal, prior to release from custody. be given the form Notice for Appearance for Appointment of Counsel, attached hereto as Exhibit "D" ., to appear at 8:30AM for District Courts, and 1:30PM for County Courts at Law, on the next working day after arrest before the appointing authority to complete the Attorney Request Form and Questionnaire Under Oath Concerning Financial Resources.
Page 17 | Rule 6. Flow of Felony Cases
After indigence is determined, the appointing authority or designee must sign an Order Appointing Counsel as soon as possible and no later than the end of the third working day after receiving the eligible defendant’s request.
Upon determination of indigence, the appointing authority or person(s) designated by the authority shall sign an Order Appointing Counsel, attached hereto as Exhibit "E" as soon as possible, but not later than the end of the third working day after the date on which the appointing authority or designee receives and eligible defendant's request for counsel.
Page 18 | Rule 6. Flow of Felony Cases
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of the jury-setting request must be mailed to all counsel involved, and their addresses must be provided.
a copy of the request for setting has been mailed to all counsel involved and give the address of such counsel;
Page 3 | 3.3.2 Manner of Setting (jury)
The requesting attorney must send a copy of the signed order to all counsel of record.
The requesting attorney shall be responsible for sending a copy of the signed Order to all counsel of record.
Page 12 | Procedure pertaining to Orders
All signed orders must be transmitted by mail, even when an attorney or law firm has a box in the Clerk's Office.
Additionally, all signed Orders shall be transmitted by mail, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure, even though an attorney or Law Firm has a "Box" in the Clerk's Office.
Page 12 | Procedure pertaining to Orders
The parties must notify all other parties of the order requiring seminar completion.
You are hereby ORDERED to notify all other parties of this order requiring the completion of the seminar.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER REQUIRING COMPLETION OF CHILDREN'S INTEREST SEMINAR
Filing Fees and Waivers
The jury fee must have been paid for the jury-setting request to certify that it has been paid.
that a jury fee has been paid;
Page 3 | 3.3.2 Manner of Setting (jury)
Each party is responsible for paying the appropriate seminar fee.
Each party is responsible for payment of the appropriate fee.
Page 9 | 4.6.1
The seminar administrator may charge a fee of up to $30, unless the Court waives it.
A fee of not more than $30.00, unless waived by the Court, may be charged by the seminar administrator to be used to cover costs.
Page 10 | Exhibit A
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The expense request and any denial must be submitted to the record as a sealed exhibit.
submit the request and denial as a sealed exhibit to the record.
Criminal cases
Page 8 | IV. INVESTIGATIVE AND EXPERT EXPENSES (2003 supplement), A. Procedure With Prior Court Approval
When an expense request is denied in whole or in part, the request and denial must be submitted as a sealed exhibit to the record.
If the court denies in whole or in part the request for expenses, the court shall: (a) state the reasons for the denial in writing; (b) attach the denial to the Confidential request; and (c) submit the request and denial as a sealed exhibit to the record.
Criminal cases
Page 8 | IV. INVESTIGATIVE AND EXPERT EXPENSES (2003 supplement)
When an expense request is denied in whole or in part, the request and denial must be submitted as a sealed exhibit to the record.
If the court denies in whole or in part the request for expenses, the court shall: (a) state the reasons for the denial in writing; (b) attach the denial to the Confidential request; and (c) submit the request and denial as a sealed exhibit to the record.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Pretrial-motion hearings should be requested before docket call; motions not heard by then will be heard at the Court's convenience.
All hearings for pretrial motions should be requested prior to docket call. All pretrial motions not heard prior to docket call will be heard at the convenience of the Court.
Page 6 | Rule 6.4
Chambers Communication Rules
When a defendant requests appointed counsel, the request form must be faxed to the appointing authority within 24 hours.
When a defendant requests appointment of counsel, the request form will be transmitted by facsimile within 24 hours to the appointing authority (Judges of District Courts or County Courts-at- Law).
Criminal cases
Page 1 | METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS — B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
A request for counsel by a person arrested on an out-of-county warrant must be transmitted to the issuing county's appointing authority within 24 hours of the request.
Requests for counsel made by persons arrested on out-of-county warrants must be transmitted to the appointing authority of the county issuing the warrant within 24 hours of the request being made. [Art. 15.18(a-1), CCP]
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Page 2 | METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS — B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
Counsel must notify each County and District Court in writing of any change to the listed phone or email numbers before the change takes effect.
Any change in these numbers shall be given in writing to each County and District Court prior to the change.
Criminal cases
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Appointed Counsel must maintain a business phone answered by a receptionist or answering service during the stated hours, except on approved County holidays.
Appointed Counsel shall maintain a place of business with a phone that is answered by a receptionist or answering service from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday (except for County holidays as approved by the Angelina County Commissioners' Court).
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Appointed Counsel must maintain an email address capable of receiving emails or notices at all times.
Appointed Counsel shall maintain an email address that will accept emails and/or notices that can be received 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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The receptionist or answering service must be able to promptly locate counsel to give notice of appointments and hearing settings.
Said receptionist and answering service must have the capability to promptly locate the attorney to notify the attorney of appointment and hearing settings.
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If no attorney has been appointed, the juvenile clerk must immediately notify the probation officer and juvenile judge.
If an attorney has not been appointed, the juvenile clerk shall immediately notify the probation officer and the juvenile judge.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN OUT OF CUSTODY
If indigency is established, the court must appoint counsel, and the juvenile clerk must notify the attorney when the petition is filed.
If indigency is established, the court shall make the attorney appointment and the juvenile clerk shall notify the attorney upon the filing of the petition.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN OUT OF CUSTODY
The juvenile clerk must notify the appointed attorney by e-mail, fax, or telephone that the appointment was made and the juvenile is detained.
The juvenile clerk shall notify by e-mail, fax or telephone the attorney of the appointment and that the juvenile is in detention.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | DETENTION HEARING
The District Clerk must notify the juvenile clerk when a motion to modify is filed or service is returned for a petition for adjudication or discretionary transfer.
The District Clerk shall notify the juvenile clerk upon the filing of a motion to modify or the return of service of a petition for adjudication or discretionary transfer.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN OUT OF CUSTODY
An attorney must promptly notify the Juvenile Court of any matter that would disqualify the attorney from receiving appointments under the guidelines or other applicable law, regulation, or rule.
An attorney shall promptly notify the Juvenile Court of any matter that would disqualify The attorney from receiving appointments under these guidelines or any other law, regulation or rule.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS IN THE JUVENILE COURT
An attorney must promptly notify the Juvenile Court of any changes to information in the juvenile public appointment list application.
An attorney shall promptly notity the Juvenile Court of any changes to the information Contained in the application for the juvenile public appointment list.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS IN THE JUVENILE COURT
An attorney who declines an appointment must immediately notify the appointing authority or trial court, after which the rotation process is repeated.
If the attorney does not accept the appointment, the attorney shall immediately advise the appointing authority or trial Court and the above rotation process shall be repeated.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS
The magistrate appointing authority must notify appointed counsel by the most expeditious means available and provide counsel with a copy of the appointment order.
The magistrate appointing authority shall notify the attorney of the appointment by the most expeditious means available, and provide counsel with a copy of the Order Appointing Counsel
Page 18 | Rule 6. Flow of Felony Cases
The court must not direct or encourage a defendant to communicate with the state's attorney before advising the defendant about the right and procedure to request appointed counsel and allowing a reasonable opportunity to make that request.
The court may not direct or encourage the defendant to communicate with the attorney representing the state until the court advises the defendant of the right to counsel and the procedure for requesting appointed counsel and the defendant has been given a reasonable opportunity to request appointed counsel.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS — B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
Appointed counsel must give each County and District Court written notice of any phone or fax number change before the change takes effect.
Any change in these numbers shall be given in writing to each County and District Court prior to the change.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTED ATTORNEYS
Appointed counsel must maintain a FAX number capable of receiving faxes at all times; the number is an official channel for appointment and hearing notifications.
Appointed Counsel shall maintain a FAX number to which faxes can be received 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These phone and FAX numbers shall be included in the attorneys Application To Be Placed On Public Appointment List and shall be the official numbers which will be utilized by Court personnel to notify counsel of their appointment and of hearing settings.
Page 21 | DUTIES OF APPOINTED COUNSEL
Appointed counsel must maintain a business phone answered by a receptionist or answering service during the stated weekday hours, with the capability to promptly locate counsel for appointment and hearing notifications.
Appointed Counsel shall maintain a place of business with a phone which is answered by a receptionist or answering service from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for County holidays as approved by the Angelina County Commissioners' Court). Said receptionist and answering service must have the capability to promptly locate the attorney to notify the attorney of appointment and hearing settings.
Page 21 | DUTIES OF APPOINTED COUNSEL
A defendant requesting counsel before the initial appearance may obtain the required forms from the listed website or the Indigent Defense Clerk by email.
If a defendant wishes to request counsel prior to the initial appearance, the forms required to request counsel may be obtained at the Texas Indigent Defense Commission's website at http://tidc.tamu.edu/public.net/ or from the Indigent Defense Clerk at rcedillo@angelinacounty.net.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS — B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
A defendant seeking counsel before the initial appearance may obtain the required forms from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission website or the Indigent Defense Clerk by email.
If a defendant wishes to request counsel prior to the intital appearance, the forms required to request counsel may be obtained at the Texas Indigent Defense Commission's website at http://tidc.tamu.edu/public.net/ or from: Indigent Defense Clerk, at rcedillo@angelinacounty.net.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS — B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
Appointed counsel must maintain a phone line answered during the stated weekday hours, with service capable of promptly locating counsel for appointment and hearing notices.
Appointed Counsel shall maintain a place of business with a phone which is answered by a receptionist or answering service from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for County holidays as approved by the Angelina County Commissioners' Court). Said receptionist and answering service must have the capability to promptly locate the attorney to notify the attorney of appointment and hearing settings. These phone and FAX numbers shall be included in the attorneys Application To Be Placed On Public Appointment List and shall be the official numbers which will be utilized by Court personnel to notify counsel of their appointment and of hearing settings.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTED ATTORNEYS