Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 48 rules apply across Collin County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Confidential material

    A party seeking confidentiality for a document, item, information, or material must mark it “Confidential” with the party’s name or initials immediately preceding that designation on the first page or outer cover.

  • Applies to
    Deposition testimony

    Deposition testimony concerning confidential documents must be designated during the deposition and transcribed in a separately marked confidential volume, while corresponding blank pages are inserted in the main transcript.

  • Applies to
    Confidential deposition notice

    A party may designate deposition information as confidential by giving all parties written notice, within 30 days after receiving the transcript, identifying the specific pages and lines to be treated as confidential.

Sealing

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  • Documents designated as Confidential that are used in filed papers must be submitted in a labeled, sealed envelope and maintained under court seal.

  • Attorneys and self-represented litigants must redact sensitive data before filing and must submit a redacted substitute if unredacted sensitive information was previously filed.

  • A document may carry a sensitive-data notice when inclusion of the data is required by law, but the notice is prohibited when no such legal requirement applies.

Filing Timing

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  • An ex parte application must be filed and assigned to a court before presentation to a judge, and the applicant must notify the judge whether related litigation is pending.

  • Within 30 days after reported settlement, rendition, or verdict, the parties must submit a written final judgment stating whether all parties approve it as to form or substance.

  • If the defense files a written motion for additional particularized discovery concerning a matter not addressed in the Standing Order, it must be presented at the earliest opportunity before trial.

E-Filing

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  • Attorneys must file documents through the electronic filing system.

  • Self-represented litigants may elect electronic filing or submit documents directly to the district clerk.

  • Every electronic filing must comply with Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21 and all other applicable electronic-filing rules and standards.

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About Judge Lindsey Wynne

- Court: 468th District Court - Address: 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, Texas, 75071 - Main: (972) 547-7260 - Court coordinator: Jessica Peltier - Coordinator phone: (972) 547-7260 - Coordinator email: 468@co.collin.tx.us

Common questions about Judge Lindsey Wynne's rules

What page or word limits apply to trial summary before Judge Lindsey Wynne?

Judge Lindsey Wynne's rule states these limits: 1 pages. The formal pre-trial trial summary should be limited to one page when possible.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Jury Trials Only - Formal Pre-Trial Conference

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Lindsey Wynne?

Judge Lindsey Wynne's formatting rule includes file format docx, provide a hardcopy to the court coordinator, and also provide via computer disk and/or email. Proposed jury charges must be provided to the Court Coordinator in hardcopy and through a computer disk or email in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Jury Trials Only - Formal Pre-Trial Conference

What must be included with discovery control plan and scheduling order filings before Judge Lindsey Wynne?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A Discovery Control Plan and Scheduling Order must be completed and signed when a jury trial is set.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Jury Trials

What must be included with proposed jury charge filings before Judge Lindsey Wynne?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A proposed jury charge must be submitted at the pre-trial hearing, and it may be sent by email in Word format with opposing counsel copied.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Jury Trials

How may parties contact Judge Lindsey Wynne's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Lindsey Wynne's clerk. After filing an ex parte motion and proposed order, call or email the court coordinator to request action on the filing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Ex Parte Relief – TROs POs, etc.

How does Judge Lindsey Wynne handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Lindsey Wynne. Cases may not be sealed by agreement; sealing requires court approval after an evidentiary hearing and may not occur before final trial, subject to the stated adoption exception.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Restrictions on Sealing Cases

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Lindsey Wynne?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Mediation must be completed before the trial date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Mediation and Motions for Continuance

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lindsey Wynne?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The Court's form Scheduling Order, including the trial date and mediation details, must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Bench Trials

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lindsey Wynne?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All dispositive motions must be filed and heard at least 30 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Dispositive Motions

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Lindsey Wynne?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. All parties must be served or have waivers on file by the Initial Permanency Hearing date, and Petitioner must provide written proof of due diligence for unserved parties on that date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Initial Permanency Hearing
Complete rules summary for Judge Lindsey Wynne

All proposed hearing exhibits must be pre-marked, with applicants and respondents permitted to use their respective numbering systems.

All proposed exhibits must be delivered physically, with paper exhibits printed and video or audio files copied onto a flash drive.

All parties must be served or have waivers on file by the Initial Permanency Hearing date, and Petitioner must provide written proof of due diligence for unserved parties on that date.

After filing an ex parte motion and proposed order, call or email the court coordinator to request action on the filing.

Parties seeking available hearing dates should email the court coordinator and copy the opposing party while working toward an agreed date.

The Court's form Scheduling Order, including the trial date and mediation details, must be filed electronically.

If the parties cannot agree on a date after several attempts, a letter describing those efforts and showing the attempts to obtain a scheduling-order signature must be filed electronically.

A Discovery Control Plan and Scheduling Order must be completed and signed when a jury trial is set.

A proposed jury charge must be submitted at the pre-trial hearing, and it may be sent by email in Word format with opposing counsel copied.

The proposed jury charge may be submitted to the court by email in Word format with opposing counsel copied.

A proposed jury charge submitted by email must be in Word format.

Dismissal-for-want-of-prosecution notices will be mailed for cases lacking dispositive activity after 90 days.

To proceed without the opposing side present, a party must provide the court with proof of notice by filing it or offering it as an exhibit to the court reporter.

All dispositive motions must be filed and heard at least 30 days before trial.

Cases may not be sealed by agreement; sealing requires court approval after an evidentiary hearing and may not occur before final trial, subject to the stated adoption exception.

Email the court coordinator after an agreed court-setting reset so the case is removed from the docket and a new hearing is set if needed.

Requests for ex parte relief must be submitted electronically.

Contact the court coordinator before trial to ensure a required child interview is scheduled on the court calendar.

Parties are encouraged to test courtroom display equipment in advance and may contact the bailiff by email for technical assistance or testing.

An agreed decree of divorce requires a filed affidavit and an order stating that no appearance or hearing occurred and that the record was waived.

All required signatures must appear on the final agreed divorce decree.

For agreed SAPCR, modification, and child-support orders, no prove-up or affidavit is required when all signatures appear on the final order.

The court may conduct in-person prove-ups Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM provided the final order contains all signatures.

Proposed hearing exhibits must be pre-marked and exchanged by email with opposing parties at least 24 hours before the hearing, and the parties should confer in advance when possible regarding admissibility.

Proposed exhibits must be delivered physically, with exhibits printed on paper and video or audio exhibits copied onto a flash drive.

Proposed hearing exhibits must be pre-marked, and applicants and respondents may use their respective party-prefixed numbering systems.

Parties must exchange proposed exhibits by email at least 24 hours before the protective order hearing.

A located and qualifying alleged father may be reappointed after filing an affidavit of indigence; otherwise, appointed counsel must submit the required report and will be discharged.

A parent must submit an affidavit of indigence and qualify for appointed counsel before the adversary hearing for the attorney to remain in the case.

If the parent is located, files an affidavit of indigence, and qualifies, the attorney will be reappointed; otherwise, the attorney must submit the report required by 107.014(e) and be discharged.

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