Angelina County District Court, Texas
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The required verification must appear in bold in pleadings when a filer uses generative AI in work product, research, or drafting.
Court's wording
As a result of Generative AI's tendency to fabricate and malfunction, the Court hereby ORDERS any attorney or self-represented litigant who chooses to use Generative AI in their work product, research, or drafting must include the following verification in bold in their pleadings:
When Generative AI is used to prepare a pleading, the prescribed verification must appear in bold.
Court's wording
If an attorney or self-represented litigant uses Generative AI in their work product, research, or drafting of a pleading and that pleading fails to contain the above verbatim verification in bold, it will not be considered by the Court.
The proposed Order shall be a separate instrument, unless the entire motion, order, signature lines and certificate 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.
- Pretrial motion
- Post-trial motion
- Motion response
Formatting
- •The filing must be in writing
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;
The record must conform to the applicable court specifications and the prescribed form and format manual.
Court's wording
conform to any specifications of the Supreme Court and/or the Court of Criminal Appeals and comply with the Order Directing the Form of the Appellate Record and the Uniform Format Manual for Texas Reporters’ Records.
Document Filing Requirements87 rules
An attorney or self-represented litigant who uses generative AI in work product, research, or drafting must include the required verification in their pleadings.
- Document
- Pleadings
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
As a result of Generative AI's tendency to fabricate and malfunction, the Court hereby ORDERS any attorney or self-represented litigant who chooses to use Generative AI in their work product, research, or drafting must include the following verification in bold in their pleadings:
Failing to include the prescribed bold verification in a pleading prepared using Generative AI violates the Standing Order.
- Document
- Pleading
Include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
The Court hereby ORDERS it is a violation of this Standing Order if an attorney or self-represented litigant uses Generative AI in their work product, research, or drafting of a pleading and fails to include the above verbatim verification in bold in paragraph III.
A pleading drafted using Generative AI must contain the prescribed verbatim verification or the Court will not consider it.
- Document
- Pleading
Include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
If an attorney or self-represented litigant uses Generative AI in their work product, research, or drafting of a pleading and that pleading fails to contain the above verbatim verification in bold, it will not be considered by the Court.
attorney or self-represented litigant to attach copies of all case law cited with highlighted portions referenced in all future pleadings with the Court.
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.
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 service dates and separately reports time spent in and out of court representing the juvenile.
Court's wording
- B. 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.
An applicant seeking an indigency determination and appointed counsel must complete a sworn financial questionnaire, respond under oath about financial resources, or do both and submit to examination.
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: - 1. complete under oath a questionnaire concerning financial resources, or - 2. respond under oath regarding financial resources, or - 3. complete questionnaire and respond to examination.
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;
The Petitioner must attach this order to the original petition and each copy; if the Petitioner fails to do so when filing, the Clerk must ensure it is attached to the petition and every copy presented.
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.
A party must bring to the hearing each child's health insurance information and the specified policy, card, and premium-cost materials.
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;
Pre-trial & Post-trial Motions and Responses shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a proposed Order granting the relief sought.
- Document
- Pretrial and post-trial motions and responses
Must include
- •Proposed order
A hearing request must be accompanied by a written Certificate of Conference containing the stated authority and conference information, except that subsection (c) does not apply to summary-judgment or venue-transfer motions.
- Document
- Request for hearing
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
3.2.3 Certificate of Conference. 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.
A party requesting a jury trial setting must certify the listed matters in a written request.
Court's wording
3.3.2 Manner of Setting (jury). 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; - c. 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; - f. 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.
- (b). 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.
- (a). 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.
3.3.4 Jury Charges. 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.
Unless a properly executed waiver of arraignment has been filed with the clerk prior to the arraignment date, attendance by indictees is mandatory.
Before a custody case is heard, litigants must view the specified video, and a written certification of compliance must be filed with the Court.
Court's wording
Before any custody case (both original and modification) may be heard, the litigants shall be required to view the video tape "Don't Forget The Children". Counsel for each litigant will be responsible for the viewing of this video tape by his client. A written certification of compliance with this rule shall be filed with the Court.
The original signed Order shall be filed with the Clerk, and the copy returned to the requesting attorney in the return envelope; and
The original and one copy of all Orders are to be tendered with a self-addressed, stamped envelope;
When the Master tenders a copy of the appointment order, the county court clerk must record it in the court minutes.
Court's wording
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.
The original of this order shall be filed of record in the office of this Administrative Region.
Attorneys seeking to represent indigent persons must file a sworn application with the Board of Judges for approval on one or more public appointment lists.
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.
A bonded defendant who will be released from custody must receive the Notice for Appearance for Appointment of Counsel before release.
Court's wording
A defendant who has bonded and does not remain in custody shall, 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 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."
provide counsel with a copy of the Order Appointing Counsel
Upon determining indigence, the appointing authority or its designee must sign an Order Appointing 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.
Any change in these numbers shall be given in writing to each County and District Court prior to the change.
These phone and FAX numbers shall be included in the attorneys Application To Be Placed On Public Appointment List
Appointed counsel may submit a pretrial ex parte confidential request for advance investigative or expert expenses, and the request must include the specified information as applicable.
Court's wording
1. 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.
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;
All requests shall be submitted to the Judge presiding over the proceedings for review and approval, and submitted to the county auditor for payment.
All fee payment requests must be itemized by appointed counsel on forms approved by the District and County Court at Law Judges.
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;
If the Petitioner omits the order from the petition or its copies, the Clerk must attach it when the petition is filed.
Court's wording
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.
5.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition.
A party must bring the 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;
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 and self-represented litigants who use AI for legal research, drafting, or analysis must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and acknowledging responsibility and potential sanctions.
- Document
- Certification
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research, drafting, or analysis in connection with a case before this Court shall, before using any AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the attached certification form, stating that: - 1. All language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were, before submission, verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being; and - 2. The attorney or self-represented litigant submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their own, their staff's, or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.
Information created or contributed to by generative AI must be independently verified as accurate by a human using traditional legal sources before submission to the Court.
Include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
- 2. Any information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence-including, but not limited to, language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis – was, before submission to this Court, independently verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being.
Attorneys seeking to represent indigent persons must file the 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 8:30AM 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.
A defendant who remains in custody must complete the Attorney Request Form and either the financial resources questionnaire or an Affidavit of Indigence.
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 or the Affidavit of Indigence, attached hereto as Exhibit "C." or "C-1"
Upon determining indigence, the appointing authority or designee must sign an Order Appointing 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.
Any change in these numbers shall be given in writing to each County and District Court prior to the change.
If appointed counsel submits a request for advance investigative or expert expenses, it 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 and shall be the official numbers which will be utilized by Court personnel to notify counsel of their appointment and of hearing settings.
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.
4. If the trial judge recommends disapproval of the requested amount of payment, the Judge shall make written findings, stating the amount of amount different from the requested amount.
An attorney seeking placement on a Public Appointment List must file the 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.
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).
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]
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".
Before release, a defendant who has bonded must be given an Order to Appear for the next working day at 8:30 AM and must complete the Attorney Request Form and a financial questionnaire or Affidavit of Indigence.
Court's wording
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 Resources or Affidavit of Indigence.
For an out-of-county warrant arrest, the magistrate must explain how to request counsel and provide reasonable assistance completing the necessary request forms for the warrant-issuing county.
Court's wording
For a person arrested on an out-of-county warrant, the magistrate must ask if the person wants to request counsel, inform the person of the procedures for requesting counsel, and ensure the person is provided reasonable assistance in completing the necessary forms for requesting counsel in the county issuing the warrant. [Art. 15.18(a-l), CCP]
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.
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 an eligible defendant's request for counsel.
(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 law.
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(j)(4), CCP)
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.
An investigative or expert expense request must state the applicable investigation or expert type, supporting facts, and itemized anticipated expenses.
Court's wording
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.
4. If the trial judge recommends disapproval of the requested amount of payment, the Judge shall make written findings on the fee voucher form, stating that the amount is different from the requested amount.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys must make the annual submission to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission online.
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(j)(4), CCP)
Criminal cases
Page 6 | H. Reporting Obligations for all Categories
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The annual reporting 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
Page 3 | III. QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS IN THE JUVENILE COURT
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed, remains a temporary restraining order for fourteen days, and continues as a temporary injunction if no party contests it at a hearing by then; it 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.
All parties in litigation affecting parent-child relationships must attend and complete the Children’s Interest Seminar within 60 days after the cause is filed.
By local rules of the District and County Courts of Angelina County, Texas, all parties in litigation affecting parent-child relationships are required to attend and complete the Children’s Interest Seminar (For Kid’s Sake) within 60 days of the filing date of the cause before the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER REQUIRING COMPLETION OF CHILDREN’S INTEREST SEMINAR
The Certificate of Conference must be filed before the hearing.
- d. be filed prior to hearing.
Page 3 | 3.2.3 Certificate of Conference
The waiver of arraignment must be filed before the arraignment date.
Unless a properly executed waiver of arraignment has been filed with the clerk prior to the arraignment date, attendance by indictees is mandatory.
Page 5 | 6.2
If a non-jury setting is announced at docket call, the defendant's Waiver of Jury Trial must be signed and filed before the defendant is released.
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 | 6.3
The request form must be transmitted by fax 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
The Order Appointing Counsel must be signed as soon as possible and no later than the end of the third working day after the appointing authority or designee receives an eligible defendant’s request for counsel.
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
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed and remains a temporary restraining order for fourteen days; if no party contests it at a hearing by then, it continues as a temporary injunction until further order and terminates when a final order is signed.
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.
Page 28 | 5. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER.
A defendant’s counsel request form must be transmitted by fax 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 | I.B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
Counsel requests by people arrested on out-of-county warrants must be transmitted to the warrant-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]
Criminal cases
Page 2 | I.B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
A bonded defendant must appear at 8:30 a.m. on the next working day after arrest to complete the counsel request forms.
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.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | I.B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
A defendant who remains in custody must be presented to the appointing authority on the next working day after arrest to complete the counsel request 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 or the Affidavit of Indigence, attached hereto as Exhibit "C." or "C-1"
Criminal cases
Page 2 | I.B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
The Order Appointing Counsel must be signed as soon as possible and no later than the end of the third working day after receipt of an eligible defendant's request for counsel.
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.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | I. METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS
The Order Appointing Counsel must be signed no later than the end of the third working day after the appointing authority or designee receives the eligible defendant’s request for counsel.
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 an eligible defendant's request for counsel.
Criminal cases
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The annual submission to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission is due by October 15 and covers 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(j)(4), CCP)
Criminal cases
Page 6 | H. Reporting Obligations for all Categories
A claim for reimbursement must be submitted within 90 days after representation concludes.
6. Claim for Reimbursement must be submitted within 90 days of the conclusion of representation.
Criminal cases
Page 9 | 6.
An amended application must be filed with the applicable Local Administrative District Judge within 30 days of a change to the application information.
I, _____, a licensed attorney in Texas, State Bar of Texas Number _____, do hereby file this application in compliance with the LOCAL RULES OF ANGELINA COUNTY FOR THE TIMELY AND FAIR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS, and swear or affirm that the below information is true and accurate. 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
Page 10 | APPLICATION TO BE PLACED ON PUBLIC APPOINTMENT LIST FOR ANGELINA COUNTY
The court recorder must deliver a certified, appropriately labeled copy of the recording to the court within ten days.
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 the appeal is perfected.
The court recorder shall file the reporter’s record with the court of appeals within fifteen days after the perfection of an appeal.
Page 6 | 4. Time for Filing
The annual submission is due by October 15 each year.
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(j)(4), CCP)
Criminal cases
Page 6 | H. Reporting Obligations for all Categories
The filing deadline in this rule does not change any other filing deadlines under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.
No other filing deadlines as set in the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure are changed.
Page 6 | 4. Time for Filing
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The addressee must notify all other parties of the order requiring completion of the seminar.
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
The jury-setting request must certify that a copy was mailed to all counsel involved and provide their addresses.
- b. 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 | In re: 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 | In re: Procedure pertaining to Orders
Persons aged 18 or older who meet one of the listed employment or official-role requirements and have no party or outcome interest may serve process or citations in qualifying Chapter 59 asset seizure or forfeiture cases filed by the State through the Angelina County District Attorney.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the following persons, if 18 years of age or older, are authorized to serve process or citations in civil cases filed by the State of Texas, by and through the District Attorney of Angelina County, if such cases seek asset seizure or forfeiture under Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The following persons must not be a party to or have an interest in the outcome of the individual suit, and must meet the following requirements for authorization to serve citations in these cases: - 1. Serve as a law enforcement officer for the police departments of the cities of Lufkin, Diboll, Huntington, or for the Texas Department of Public Safety; - 2. Serve as a law enforcement officer or jailer employed by the Angelina County Sheriff's Department; - 3. Serve as an Investigator with the District or County Attorney's Office; - 4. Serve as a Court Bailiff or Security Officer for the Angelina County District Courts, County Courts, County-Court-at Law Courts, or Justice of the Peace Courts.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER GRANTING STATE'S MOTION FOR ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
Filing Fees and Waivers
A jury trial-setting request must certify that the jury fee has been paid.
- c. that a jury fee has been paid;
Page 3 | 3.3.2 Manner of Setting (jury)
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
A denied expense request and the denial must be submitted as a sealed exhibit to the record.
- (c) submit the request and denial as a sealed exhibit to the record.
Page 22 | IV. INVESTIGATIVE AND EXPERT EXPENSES (2003 supplement), A. Procedure With Prior Court Approval
The expense request and denial must be submitted as a sealed exhibit to the record.
- (c) 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
If the court denies an expense request in whole or in part, it must provide written reasons, attach the denial to the confidential request, and submit both 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)
Appointed counsel may file a confidential, ex parte pretrial request for payment of investigative and expert expenses.
Appointed counsel may file with the trial court a pretrial ex parte confidential request for payment of investigative and expert expenses.
Criminal cases
Page 7 | IV. INVESTIGATIVE AND EXPERT EXPENSES (2003 supplement)
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Undisposed motions in cases proceeding to trial are considered waived for that trial setting only.
All undisposed motions in cases proceeding to trial shall be considered waived for the purposes of that trial setting only.
Page 4 | 3.3.5
At docket call, only motions for continuance and motions in limine will be heard unless good cause is shown.
3.3.5 Unless good cause be shown, the only motions that will be heard at docket call will be Motions for Continuance and Motions in Limine unless good cause be shown.
Page 4 | 3.3.5
Counsel should request pretrial-motion hearings 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.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Appointed counsel must maintain a phone answered during the stated weekday hours, with a receptionist or answering service able to promptly locate counsel about appointments and hearing settings.
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 | III. DUTIES OF APPOINTED COUNSEL
Appointed counsel must maintain a fax number that can receive faxes at all times for court personnel to use in 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 | III. DUTIES OF APPOINTED COUNSEL
The appointing authority must notify the appointed attorney by the most expeditious available means and provide the appointment order and the defendant's last known location.
The 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 and the last known location of the defendant.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | I. METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS
An attorney who does not accept 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 | I. METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS
Appointed Counsel must maintain a business phone answered during the specified weekday hours, except approved County holidays, with a service capable of promptly locating 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.
Criminal cases
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Appointed Counsel must maintain a FAX number capable of receiving faxes at all times.
Appointed Counsel shall maintain a FAX number to which faxes can be received 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Criminal cases
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Appointed Counsel must notify each County and District Court in writing before changing the listed phone or email numbers.
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 specified weekday hours, with the ability to promptly locate counsel about appointments and hearing settings.
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). Said receptionist and answering service must have the capability to promptly locate the attorney to notify the attorney of appointment and hearing settings.
Criminal cases
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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.
Criminal cases
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An attorney must promptly notify the Juvenile Court of any matter that would disqualify the attorney from receiving appointments.
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 | III. QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS IN THE JUVENILE COURT
An attorney must promptly notify the Juvenile Court of changes to information in the appointment-list application.
An attorney shall promptly notify the Juvenile Court of any changes to the information Contained in the application for the juvenile public appointment list.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | III. QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS IN THE JUVENILE COURT
Attorneys may secure recognition of a vacation of up to four weeks by sending a written designation to the district court coordinator before May 15 each year; this procedure does not apply to criminal cases, and judges may recognize other vacations at their discretion.
14.1 Each attorney who desires to assure himself a vacation for a period not to exceed four weeks, may do so automatically by designating the four weeks in writing, addressed and mailed or delivered to the district court coordinator before the 15th day of May of each year. The vacation period so designated shall be honored by all of the judges. 14.2 This provision shall not apply to vacations for attorneys engaged in a criminal case. 14.3 Nothing herein provided shall prevent the various judges from recognizing vacations of attorneys in a discretionary manner.
Page 8 | Rule 14 Lawyers' Vacations
An attorney who declines an appointment must immediately notify the appointing magistrate or trial court.
If the attorney does not accept the appointment, the attorney shall immediately advise the magistrate appointing authority or trial Court and the above rotation process shall be repeated.
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5 Courts who need technical assistance with remote proceedings may contact the Office of Court Administration at zoomhelp@txcourts.gov.
5 Courts who need technical assistance with remote proceedings may contact the Office of Court Administration at zoomhelp@txcourts.gov.
Page 2 | Best Practices for All Court Proceedings During COVID-19 Pandemic
A defendant seeking counsel before the initial appearance may obtain the request forms from the commission’s 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: Indigent Defense Clerk, at rcedillo@angelinacounty.net.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | I.B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel
A defendant may contact the Indigent Defense Clerk at the listed email address to obtain the counsel-request forms.
or from the Indigent Defense Clerk at rcedillo@angelinacounty.net.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | 1. METHOD OF APPOINTMENTS; B. Prompt Magistration & Appointment of Counsel