Judge Bryan (Rusty) F. Russ Jr.
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Adjournments
- A request to pass, postpone, or reset a trial, pre-trial, or other hearing may be granted only with all counsel's consent or when the ends of justice require it.
- When counsel seeks a postponement because of a conflicting court setting, counsel must provide alternative available dates within six weeks of the tentative setting.
Request must include
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Motions for preferential setting shall be in writing and verified.
No order permitting such withdrawal will be entered unless the attorney seeking to withdraw certifies in writing that he or she has notified the client of the intention to withdraw at his or her last known address.
A final judgment must include the stated denial-of-ungranted-relief language if applicable and provide a place for the Judge to note the exact entry date.
Court's wording
In all cases where a final judgment is to be entered it shall contain, if applicable, a statement that “all relief not specifically granted herein to any party is denied.” Such judgment shall have a place for the Judge to note the exact date which the judgment is entered.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex parte orders may not be presented to the Court or entered from Friday at 2:00 p.m. until Monday at 8:00 a.m., except in dire emergencies or family-violence cases.
No ex parte order, including, but not limited to, restraining orders and writs of attachment, shall be presented to the Court or entered by the Judge between the hours of 2:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. the following Monday, except in cases of dire emergency or in cases involving family violence.
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Orders must be submitted for approval and signature within 30 days after the Judge announces the decision; late submission may result in a status hearing.
All orders shall be submitted to the Court for approval and signature no later than thirty (30) days from the date the Judge announces his decision. Failure to submit orders in a timely fashion, as set forth herein, may result in the Court setting a status hearing regarding the preparation of the order.
Page 5 | 5.07 SUBMISSION OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS TO COURT
Filing Fees and Waivers
A jury fee must be paid at least 30 days before the Tuesday of the week of trial for a civil jury trial to be granted.
Jury trials in civil cases will be granted only when a jury fee has been paid at least 30 days before the Tuesday of the week in which the case is set for trial.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
When counsel seeks a postponement because of a conflicting court setting, counsel must provide alternative available dates within six weeks of the tentative setting.
If, at any stage of proceedings, a postponement is sought for the reason that counsel has conflicting settings in some other court, such counsel shall give the Court alternative dates, within six weeks of the date of the tentative setting, when he or she will be available to try the
Page 2 | 2.06 CONFLICTING ENGAGEMENTS OF COUNSEL
A request to pass, postpone, or reset a trial, pre-trial, or other hearing may be granted only with all counsel's consent or when the ends of justice require it.
No request to pass, postpone or to reset any trial, pre-trial or other hearing shall be granted unless counsel for all parties involved consent, or the ends of justice require that it be postponed or reset.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys may request a special jury setting by contacting the Court Coordinator.
Attorneys may request a special Jury setting by contacting the Court Coordinator.
Page 2 | 2.02 JURY TRIALS
When practicable, digital copies of physical evidence should be emailed to the court, court reporter, and counsel before the hearing.
When digital copies of physical evidence can be prepared, such as audio/video recordings, documents, or images, the digital copies should be emailed to the court at bryan.russ@co.robertson.tx.us, and mjrekieta@gmail.com, court reporter at courtreporterjgw@gmail.com and to counsel for the parties before the hearing if practicable.
Criminal cases
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