Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 127 rules apply across Ector County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

E-Filing

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    Writ of wage withholding to employer request

    The writ request must be e-filed as a separate lead document.

  • Applies to
    Writ of wage withholding to employer request

    The e-filing must use the filing code “Request” and the specified description.

  • Official court filings cannot be submitted by fax or email.

Filing Requirements

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    Writ of wage withholding to employer request

    A signature is required on the form.

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    Record of support order

    A Record of Support Order must be submitted with every child support order.

  • Form VS-165 is required in all family law matters.

Fees

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    Service issuance

    E-issuance by the district clerk carries no copy fees.

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    Service issuance

    Mailing the document to the attorney requires postage.

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    Service issuance

    Service by the Ector County Sheriff requires fees.

Formatting

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    PDF

    The Record of Support Order must be completed as a flattened PDF and submitted to the clerk through eFile Texas.

  • Format
    PAPER

    A paper copy of Form VS-165 must be printed double-sided on one sheet rather than two sheets.

  • Format
    PDF

    An e-filed document must be a text-searchable PDF using specified PDF fonts, sized 8.5x11, with appropriately rotated content.

About Judge Sara Kate Shock

**Current assignment** **Division or department:** 446th District Court **Phone:** 432-498-4393 **Fax:** 432-498-4391 **Address:** 300 N. Grant, Room 109, Odessa, TX 79761 **Court administrator or coordinator:** Michelle Conn, Court Administrator II **Published dockets** - Uncontested / Pro SE Docket: Wednesday mornings at 10 am - Entry of Orders Docket: 3rd Monday of each month at 1:30 PM - Temporary Orders Docket: Tuesdays at 8:45 AM - Protective Orders Docket: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 PM - Enforcement Docket: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 PM - Pre-Trial Docket: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at 10:00 AM, held on Zoom - Zoom Docket & CPS Matters: 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays at 10:00 AM, 2nd and 4th Fridays at 1:30 PM - Dismissal Docket: one family law dismissal docket in June and one in December **Official sources** - [District Court Judges directory](https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/250/District-Court-Judges) - [446th District Court page and its published documents](https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/254/446th-District-Court)

Common questions about Judge Sara Kate Shock's rules

What must be included with certificate of completion filings before Judge Sara Kate Shock?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Divorce cases involving children cannot proceed unless Certificates of Completion of a parenting stabilization course are provided.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRO SE UNCONTESTED DOCKET INSTRUCTIONS

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Sara Kate Shock?

The rule requires proposed order. A paper copy of proposed orders must be brought for the judge to sign.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRO SE UNCONTESTED DOCKET INSTRUCTIONS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Sara Kate Shock?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A continuance will not be granted for a final hearing set from a dismissal docket.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Dockets
Complete rules summary for Judge Sara Kate Shock

Divorce cases involving children cannot proceed unless Certificates of Completion of a parenting stabilization course are provided.

A paper copy of proposed orders must be brought for the judge to sign.

Documents submitted to the judge must be complete and include all required signatures.

The case will not be heard if a paper copy of the proposed orders is not provided.

A continuance will not be granted for a final hearing set from a dismissal docket.

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