Court Rules

Collin County Justice of the Peace Courts Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps.

In jury cases, the specified motions and pleas must be presented and heard at a scheduled pretrial hearing or they are waived, unless good cause is shown; continuance motions based on new circumstances are excepted.

Except for motions for continuance based on new circumstances, all motions in limine, exceptions and all pre- trial motions and pleas in each jury case shall be presented and heard at pre-trial hearing. All such exceptions, motions, and pleas not presented and heard at scheduled pre-trial hearings will be deemed waived, except upon a showing of good cause.

Common questions about Collin County Justice of the Peace Courts pre-motion conference requirements

Does Collin County Justice of the Peace Courts require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

In jury cases, the specified motions and pleas must be presented and heard at a scheduled pretrial hearing or they are waived, unless good cause is shown; continuance motions based on new circumstances are excepted.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 5, section 2.8 Matters Preliminary to Trial on the Merits