Concho County Justice of the Peace Court Document Filing Requirements

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Continuance motion

A continuance motion at a scheduled jury trial must be in writing.

State and Defense must either announce ready or file a written motion for continuance.

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Jury trial request

A party seeking a civil jury trial must file a written request with the court no later than 14 days before trial.

A party requesting a civil jury trial shall file a written request and shall conform to the applicable rule to the court no later than 14 days before the date a case is set for trial.

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Substitution notice

The court must receive written notice of counsel substitution before the case continues.

If an attorney is to be substituted as an attorney to the party, the court must receive written notification of the substitution prior to continuing with the case.

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Jury waiver

A defendant waiving a jury at docket call must present a written waiver signed by counsel and/or the defendant.

If the defendant waives jury at the docket call, a written waiver, signed by counsel and/or defendant must be presented.