Court Rules

Collin County Courts at Law Service and Proof of Service Rules

4 rules from official source documents

E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements.

CRITICALCriminal cases

For a jury trial, the defendant or defense attorney must send the desired videotape redactions in writing to the Assistant District Attorney and copy the Court.

If the case is set for a jury trial, the Defendant and/or the Defendant's Attorney shall notify the Assistant District Attorney in writing (fax, email or letter) and copy the Court with the desired redactions of any relevant videotapes.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Service
Email

If notice is given by email, it should be copied to each member of the District Attorney Trial Team assigned to the court so the actual notice is likely.

If notice is given by email, it should be copied to each member of the District Attorney Trial Team assigned to the court so the actual notice is likely.

WARNINGCriminal cases

An email or facsimile notice is presumed received on the day it is sent.

An email or facsimile is presumed to have been received the same day it is sent.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Service
Mail

A notice sent by letter is presumed received three days after mailing.

A notice by letter is presumed to have been received three (3) days after it was mailed.

Common questions about Collin County Courts at Law service and proof of service rules

What service or proof of service rules apply in Collin County Courts at Law?

For a jury trial, the defendant or defense attorney must send the desired videotape redactions in writing to the Assistant District Attorney and copy the Court.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section STANDING ORDER NO.1: REDACTING OF VIDEOS

1 more rule answers this question.

What rule applies to service by email in Collin County Courts at Law?

Details: method: service by email. If notice is given by email, it should be copied to each member of the District Attorney Trial Team assigned to the court so the actual notice is likely.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section STANDING ORDER NO.1: REDACTING OF VIDEOS

What rule applies to service by mail in Collin County Courts at Law?

Details: method: service by mail, timing: after service. A notice sent by letter is presumed received three days after mailing.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section STANDING ORDER NO.1: REDACTING OF VIDEOS