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Judge J. Christian Becerra

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Fort Bend County, TX

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Document Filing Requirements6 rules

Filing Requirements

The Reset provided below is to be used for ALL Electronic Resets.

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Filing Requirements

THE DOCKET CONTROL ORDER (provided below) SHALL APPLY TO ALL PENDING CRIMINAL CASES.

Tx Fort Bend District:064dc87edbd0f121ae92f424 · Dec 2022 · p. 1|SectionCRIMINAL DOCKETS
Filing Requirements

The Docket Control Order shall be signed by ALL parties and filed with FBC District Clerk at the Arraignment Docket.

Tx Fort Bend District:064dc87edbd0f121ae92f424 · Dec 2022 · p. 1|SectionCRIMINAL DOCKETS
Filing Requirements

It is the attorney's responsibility to get their Client's Signature OR Sign by Permission (W/ NOTICE TO CLIENT).

Tx Fort Bend District:064dc87edbd0f121ae92f424 · Dec 2022 · p. 1|SectionCRIMINAL DOCKETS
Filing Requirements

Civil Trials scheduled through June 30, 2022, will need a new Docket Control Order in place.

Tx Fort Bend District:064dc87edbd0f121ae92f424 · Dec 2022 · p. 2|SectionCIVIL DOCKETS
Filing Requirements

The designation must include the information listed in Rule 194.2 (f).

Tx Fort Bend District:064dc87edbd0f121ae92f424 · Dec 2022 · p. 3|SectionDOCKET CONTROL ORDER

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All resets must be e-filed with the District Clerk, and notice must be given to the District Attorney's Office.

ALL RESETS SHALL BE EFILED WITH THE DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE WITH NOTICE GIVEN TO THE FORT BEND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.

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After obtaining a hearing date and time, a notice of hearing must be e-filed with the District Clerk for every civil case.

After obtaining a hearing date and time, please e-file a notice of hearing for all civil cases with the District Clerk's Office.

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Electronic resets are accepted for all pending cases with scheduled court appearances.

Electronic Resets are being accepted on all pending cases with scheduled court appearances.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Paperwork must be e-filed 48 hours in advance, and the Court Coordinator and prosecutors must be notified.

Paperwork must bee-filed 48 hours in advance and notice given to the Court Coordinator and Prosecutors.

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Reset submissions are due by 9:00 a.m. on the day of docket call and may not be submitted more than 3 days before docket call.

All resets must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. the day of, but no more than 3 days prior to, docket call.

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Cases with untimely reset submissions may be subject to bond forfeiture.

All cases not timely submitted will be subject to bond forfeiture.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

The party causing joinder must add and serve all parties by the specified date and provide them a copy of the Docket Control Order at service.

All parties must be added and served, whether by amendment or third-party practice, by this date. THE PARTY CAUSING THE JOINDER SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS DOCKET CONTROL ORDER AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.

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Expert witness designations must be served by the dates specified in the order.

Expert witness designations are required and must be served by the following dates.

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Chambers Communication Rules

If an interpreter is needed, the Court must be notified at least one week in advance.

IF AN INTERPRETER IS NEEDED, please let the Court know at least one week in advance.

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Individuals who believe they are at risk should email the Court Coordinator with their name, cause number, and contact information to request accommodations and a specialized docket.

If you believe you are a member of this vulnerable population, please contact the Court Coordinator, Tonie Guevara, via email at 434DC@fortbendcountytx.gov and provide your full name, cause number, and contact information to advise the court regarding your need for special accommodations and a specialized docket to ensure your continued safety.

Page 2 | NOTICE OF ACCOMODATIONS FOR AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS

Email the court to obtain new dates for the affected civil trials.

Please email the court for new dates.

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Contact the Court Coordinator by email to obtain available hearing dates and times.

Please contact the Court Coordinator for available hearing dates and times at 434DC@fortbendcountytx.gov.

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 137 rules apply across Fort Bend County, TX. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Probable cause affidavit

    The probable cause affidavit must include any additional information necessary for the magistrate to make the appropriate judgment.

  • Applies to
    Affidavit of indigency

    An arrestee claiming indigency must complete and file a sworn affidavit of indigency with the magistrate.

  • Applies to
    No probable cause finding

    When applicable, a magistrate must make a written No Probable Cause finding within 24 hours after making the finding.

Filing Timing

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  • The arresting officer must file a concise probable cause affidavit at booking, and no arrestee may be booked without one.

  • The arresting agency must fax or deliver arrest-warrant affidavits to the jail upon arrest.

  • The trial judge must rule on a motion for new trial within 75 days of sentencing.

Service

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  • It is ordered that the Clerk of the Court to which this assignment is made, if it is reasonable and practicable, and if time permits, give notice of this assignment to each attorney representing a party to a case that is to be heard in whole or in part by the assigned Judge or upon written instructions by the trial court.

  • Upon receiving the order, the clerk must post a copy prominently in the public area of the clerk’s office, and that posting constitutes notice of assignment.

  • Deadline
    72 hours

    The defense motion must be served on the State, and the adversarial bail review hearing may not occur earlier than 72 hours after the State's attorney has been served with the motion and given the required hearing notice.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email

    Appointed counsel must maintain an active email account to receive court appointments and procedural-change notices.

  • Counsel must respond promptly to communications from the Court.

  • Counsel must contact the Court before a setting if a scheduling conflict arises.

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Common questions about Judge J. Christian Becerra's rules

What must be included with reset filings before Judge J. Christian Becerra?

The attorney must obtain the client's signature or sign by permission with notice to the client.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CRIMINAL DOCKETS

What must be included with docket control order filings before Judge J. Christian Becerra?

Civil trials scheduled through June 30, 2022, must have a new Docket Control Order in place.

View ruleSource: page 2, section CIVIL DOCKETS

How may parties contact Judge J. Christian Becerra's chambers?

If an interpreter is needed, the Court must be notified at least one week in advance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CRIMINAL DOCKETS

Is electronic filing required before Judge J. Christian Becerra?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. After obtaining a hearing date and time, a notice of hearing must be e-filed with the District Clerk for every civil case.

View ruleSource: page 2, section CIVIL DOCKETS

What filing deadlines does Judge J. Christian Becerra set?

Paperwork must be e-filed 48 hours in advance, and the Court Coordinator and prosecutors must be notified.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CRIMINAL DOCKETS

What rule applies to service for docket control order before Judge J. Christian Becerra?

The party causing joinder must add and serve all parties by the specified date and provide them a copy of the Docket Control Order at service.

View ruleSource: page 3, section DOCKET CONTROL ORDER
Complete rules summary for Judge J. Christian Becerra

The attorney must obtain the client's signature or sign by permission with notice to the client.

Cases with untimely reset submissions may be subject to bond forfeiture.

Paperwork must be e-filed 48 hours in advance, and the Court Coordinator and prosecutors must be notified.

If an interpreter is needed, the Court must be notified at least one week in advance.

Contact the Court Coordinator by email to obtain available hearing dates and times.

After obtaining a hearing date and time, a notice of hearing must be e-filed with the District Clerk for every civil case.

Civil trials scheduled through June 30, 2022, must have a new Docket Control Order in place.

Email the court to obtain new dates for the affected civil trials.

Individuals who believe they are at risk should email the Court Coordinator with their name, cause number, and contact information to request accommodations and a specialized docket.

The party causing joinder must add and serve all parties by the specified date and provide them a copy of the Docket Control Order at service.

Expert witness designations must be served by the dates specified in the order.

Expert witness designations must include the information listed in Rule 194.2(f).

The provided Docket Control Order applies to all pending criminal cases.

All parties must sign the Docket Control Order and file it with the District Clerk at the Arraignment Docket.

All resets must be e-filed with the District Clerk, and notice must be given to the District Attorney's Office.

The provided Reset form must be used for all electronic resets.

Electronic resets are accepted for all pending cases with scheduled court appearances.

Reset submissions are due by 9:00 a.m. on the day of docket call and may not be submitted more than 3 days before docket call.

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