Judge JaPaula C. Kemp

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Document submitted for file stamped return by mail

A party requesting mailed return of file-stamped copies must submit an extra copy and a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope with the original filing.

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Conflicting trial notice

An attorney who is or is scheduled to be in trial elsewhere must promptly give the Justice Court written notice of the conflict, identifying the case number and the other Court.

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Conflicting trial notice

An attorney assigned to trial in two Fort Bend County Justice Courts on the same date must promptly notify both Courts of the conflict in writing.

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Petitions and accompanying documents

Parties must provide enough copies of petitions and accompanying documents for all parties being served, except when the documents are e-filed.

If no attorney will be substituted, the withdrawal motion must be delivered to the party.

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Transfer order

A copy of a transfer order must be delivered to each party or their attorney of record.

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Copies

The Court may charge a party who fails to comply with the TRCP for necessary copies; copy fees are $1.00 for a titled document's first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

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Tow hearing request

A proper tow-hearing request must be filed with the applicable filing fees to trigger a hearing.

Fee

20

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Compliance dismissal

For an expired registration or license plate dismissal, the defendant must satisfy the stated correction and proof requirements and pay a $20 administrative fee.

You may contact the Court to inquire about its docket.

Contact the applicable Justice Court to learn its specific reset rules.

An attorney who is or will be in trial elsewhere must notify the Justice Court in writing as soon as the conflict becomes apparent, identifying the case number and the other court.