Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Jackie Miller Jr.

Judge • Ellis County Justice of the Peace Courts

Adjournments

Court-wide
48Hoursnotice
3Working Daysnotice

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Ellis County Justice of the Peace Courts publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 7 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Adjournments

All 3

  • The court will grant one written continuance request if good cause is shown, and the request must be made within 48 hours of the hearing.

  • The court will grant one written continuance request if good cause is shown and the request is made at least 48 hours before the hearing.

  • Requests for continuances and translators must be made in writing at least 3 working days before the court date.

Filing Requirements

All 2
  • Applies to
    Evidence

    Evidence presented in court must have copies for all parties and the judge; the court will not provide copies to other parties.

  • Applies to
    Letter of authorization

    Parties seeking representation through an agency relationship should provide a letter of authorization.

Fees

All 1

  • The court accepts all forms of payment, but cash payments must be exact change; the court cannot make change or accept overpayment.

Communication

All 1

  • Autopsy inquiries are limited to next of kin designated by the court, unless the court authorizes someone else to inquire.

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