Court Rules
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Judge Melissa Mane Vara

Judge • Bexar County Courts at Law

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Courtesy Copies

Signed Order

  • Email

Adjournments

Court-wide

Communication

Court-wide
Email
francesca.cammack@bexar.org
Phone

Clerk

(210)335-2241
Phone
210 335-0490
Phone
No status inquiries

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Bexar County Courts at Law publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 589 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Fiat

    A FIAT is required and must use one of the provided templates.

  • Applies to
    Sworn application

    The sworn application must state why considered supports and services are not feasible to avoid guardianship.

  • Applies to
    Sworn application

    The sworn application must state the nature and degree of incapacity and the specific areas of protection and assistance requested.

Filing Timing

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  • The State must produce the listed items by the 60th day after a DWI Information is filed; later production will be reviewed case by case for admissibility.

  • For DWI cases filed before the order was signed, the State must produce the listed items by February 2, 2024; later production will be reviewed case by case for admissibility.

  • Misdemeanor payment claims must be submitted to the judge of the county court where the case was heard upon case disposition and/or completion of the representation.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Citation
    Service
    Personal service

    File proof of personal service of citation on a Proposed Ward over age 12.

  • Applies to
    Citation
    Service
    Personal service

    File proof of personal service of citation with the required notice, or the specified waivers, for the listed persons.

  • Applies to
    Citation
    Service
    Mail

    For the listed persons, file proof of service by qualifying mail or the applicable waivers.

Communication

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  • If documents are submitted after the hearing date, notify the staff attorney once the clerk accepts the e-filed documents.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    (210)335-2241

    For questions about citations, returns of service, or JBCC background-check completion, contact the Probate Clerk’s office by phone.

  • Contact
    Email

    Email Francesca Cammack, the court investigator, with confirmation of the hearing.

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