Court Rules

Dallas County Courts at Law Electronic Filing Rules

2 rules from official source documents

Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to
Writ of habeas corpus

For an at-large original capias warrant bond request, the Defendant must e-file a Writ of Habeas Corpus.

a). E-file a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Do not put the Criminal Case number on the filing).

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to
Writ of habeas corpus

To seek modification of bond conditions set after a municipal arrest, the Defendant must approach the Municipal Judge who set the bond or e-file a Writ of Habeas Corpus.

a). Approach the Municipal Judge who set the bond -OR- b). E-file a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Do not put the Criminal Case number on the filing)

Common questions about Dallas County Courts at Law electronic filing rules

Is electronic filing required in Dallas County Courts at Law?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. For an at-large original capias warrant bond request, the Defendant must e-file a Writ of Habeas Corpus.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 7, section WRIT BOND PROCEDURE FOR DALLAS CASES

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