Burnet County Court at Law Filing Rules

The party receiving a portion of another party's retirement benefit through a domestic relations order should present the order when the divorce decree is signed, if at all possible.

The written vacation designation must be filed at least 90 days before the vacation.

Before presenting a TRO or other petition for extraordinary relief, the plaintiff's or movant's attorney must notify the known opposing attorney and give that attorney an opportunity to appear.

Attorneys should observe the ethical canons concerning discussion of cases with the media and improper ex parte communications with the Judge.

Before setting a pre-trial matter for hearing, the moving party must communicate with opposing counsel to determine whether a contemplated motion or special exception will be opposed.

An oral-argument request must be e-filed.

A Court Coordinator is not authorized to extend the deadline for delivering pretrial forms.

A jury trial will not be set until the proper jury fee is paid and mediation has occurred.

Unless a hard paper copy is specified, reporter's records are delivered electronically as PDFs by email or CD.