Denton County Courts at Law Filing Rules

A represented party’s pleading must be signed by an attorney of record and include that attorney’s State Bar number, address, telephone number, and email address.

A vacation letter filed at least 45 days before vacation prevents new hearings or trials from being set during the vacation, but does not change existing settings.

The vacation letter must be served on all attorneys of record and parties.

Generate the modified audio/video copy in a format supported by at least one listed media player.

Attorneys should report their presence to the bailiff before a hearing, trial, or docket call.

A trial or hearing date may not be postponed or changed without Court approval.

Motion (No Fee)

Each court must accept the standard filing configurations for the eFiling system.

Parties are directed to use all reasonable means to resolve pretrial disputes without judicial intervention.

Property or material produced to the respondent’s attorney under CCP Article 39.14 may not be copied or disseminated.

Filings must be submitted separately; a document may not combine filings such as a motion and an order.