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Judge Grant Kinsey

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Coryell County District Courts
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory

If an agreed setting date cannot be reached after attempting to coordinate a date with opposing counsel/parties, the requesting attorney shall: 1.) File a motion to set a hearing for the contested proceeding explaining the basis for motion, the attempts made to coordinate with opposing counsel, and the dates requested, or

DocumentMotion

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Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory

*"A defendant in a criminal case has the right of appeal under these rules. The trial court shall enter a certification of the defendant's right to appeal in every case in which it enters a judgment of guilt or other appealable order.

DocumentCertification Of Defendant'S Right To Appeal

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Filing Requirements

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Once date is selected and agreed upon, all attorneys of record/pro se parties must sign and send completed Coryell County Setting Request Form (hereinafter "SRF") to the Court Coordinator for final approval and confirmation.

DocumentSetting Request Form

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Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A defendant has 30 days to file a pro se petition for discretionary review, and the attorney must mail the court of appeals’ judgment and opinion to the defendant’s last known address.

I have also been informed of my rights concerning any appeal of this criminal case, including any right to file a pro se petition for discretionary review pursuant to Rule 68 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. I have been admonished that my attorney must mail a copy of the court of appeal's judgment and opinion to my last known address and that I have only 30 days in which to file a pro se petition for discretionary review in the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026 · Criminal cases

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

The movant must serve the completed Setting Request Form on all necessary parties, or the hearing will be passed.

Pursuant to TRCP 21 and Local Rule 2.3 et. al., the movant is required to serve completed SRF on all necessary parties. Failure to do so will result in the hearing being passed.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

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After Court approval, the movant must serve notice on all necessary parties, or the hearing will be passed.

After Court approval, pursuant to TRCP 21 and local rule 2.3 et. al., the movant is required to serve notice on all necessary parties. Failure to do so will result in the hearing being passed.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

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The attorney must mail a copy of the court of appeals’ judgment and opinion to the defendant’s last known address.

I have been admonished that my attorney must mail a copy of the court of appeal's judgment and opinion to my last known address

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026 · Criminal cases

Page 5 | Certification of Defendant's Right to Appeal

The movant alone is responsible for statutory requirements concerning time, notice, and proof of notice.

Statutory requirments for time, notice, and proof thereof are the sole obligation of the movant.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 68 rules apply across Coryell 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
    Agreed case reset request form

    Both parties must sign the form before the Coordinator may consider approving the requested dates.

  • Applies to
    Case cover sheet

    Complete and file the cover sheet with the original petition or, in a family law case, with a petition for modification or enforcement.

  • Applies to
    Pleading motion or request for relief

    Pleadings, motions, and other requests for relief must be filed with a cover letter instructing the clerk about the specific relief requested.

Service

All 7

  • When any matter is filed for a ruling without a hearing, the movant must notify all attorneys of record of the submission.

  • The movant attorney is responsible for notice of the contested proceeding on the agreed date.

  • The attorney must serve the motion on all attorneys of record.

Filing Timing

All 5

  • The specified submission date must be at least ten days after service of the notice.

  • An attorney with conflicting trial settings must notify the courts concerned immediately upon learning of the conflict.

  • A vacation notice must be filed at least 90 days before each designated vacation week and applies only to cases not already scheduled for trial.

Adjournments

All 3

  • A setting cannot be canceled without the agreement of the Court or the Court Coordinator.

  • The Court may consider a continuance motion based on an attorney’s vacation in appropriate circumstances not covered by the vacation-notice provisions.

  • A request to continue, pass, postpone, or reset a trial or hearing may be granted only if all parties consent or nonjoining parties receive notice and an opportunity to object.

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About Judge Grant Kinsey

440th District Court, Coryell County Leon Street Annex, 417 East Leon Street, Gatesville, Texas 76528. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. This office is closed for lunch from 12 - 1 p.m. Court Coordinator: Dana DeLeon Email: 440distcc@coryellcountytx.gov Mailing address: P. O. Box 1119, Gatesville, TX 76528 Phone: 254-865-5911 x. 270 Fax: 254-865-6168 Court Reporter: Tracy Irvin Email: 440distcr@coryellcountytx.gov Phone: 254-865-5911 x. 273 Fax: 254-865-6168

Common questions about Judge Grant Kinsey's rules

What must be included with setting request form filings before Judge Grant Kinsey?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. After the date is selected and agreed upon, all attorneys of record and pro se parties must sign and send the completed Setting Request Form to the Court Coordinator for approval and confirmation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUESTING NON-JURY SETTINGS IN CORYELL COUNTY

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Grant Kinsey?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. If the parties cannot agree on a setting date after attempting to coordinate, the requesting attorney must file a motion to set a hearing explaining the basis, coordination attempts, and requested dates.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUESTING NON-JURY SETTINGS IN CORYELL COUNTY

What filing deadlines does Judge Grant Kinsey set?

A defendant has 30 days to file a pro se petition for discretionary review, and the attorney must mail the court of appeals’ judgment and opinion to the defendant’s last known address.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Certification of Defendant's Right to Appeal

What rule applies to service for setting request form before Judge Grant Kinsey?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. The movant must serve the completed Setting Request Form on all necessary parties, or the hearing will be passed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUESTING NON-JURY SETTINGS IN CORYELL COUNTY
Complete rules summary for Judge Grant Kinsey

After the date is selected and agreed upon, all attorneys of record and pro se parties must sign and send the completed Setting Request Form to the Court Coordinator for approval and confirmation.

If the parties cannot agree on a setting date after attempting to coordinate, the requesting attorney must file a motion to set a hearing explaining the basis, coordination attempts, and requested dates.

The movant must serve the completed Setting Request Form on all necessary parties, or the hearing will be passed.

The movant alone is responsible for statutory requirements concerning time, notice, and proof of notice.

After Court approval, the movant must serve notice on all necessary parties, or the hearing will be passed.

The trial court must enter a certification of the defendant’s right to appeal whenever it enters a judgment of guilt or another appealable order.

A defendant has 30 days to file a pro se petition for discretionary review, and the attorney must mail the court of appeals’ judgment and opinion to the defendant’s last known address.

The attorney must mail a copy of the court of appeals’ judgment and opinion to the defendant’s last known address.

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