Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Courts Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

An attorney assigned to trials in two Fort Bend County Justice Courts on the same date must notify both courts in writing as soon as the conflict becomes apparent.

Attorneys assigned to trial in two Justice Courts in Fort Bend County for the same date must inform both Courts of the conflict, in writing, as soon as the conflict becomes apparent.

CRITICALCriminal cases

During the agreement, the child and parent must give the Justice Court a mailing address for notices, report address changes, and provide a phone number and email address.

During the period of this agreement, Child and Parent shall inform the Justice Court of the best mailing address to receive notices, and of changes to that address. Child and Parent shall also provide a phone number and email address to the Court.

CRITICAL

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.

An attorney who is, or is scheduled, to be in trial in another Court, will, in writing and as soon as the conflict becomes apparent, inform the Justice Court of the case number and the Court in which the conflicting case is being tried.

CRITICALCriminal cases

The child and parent must contact the Youth Diversion Coordinator when requested and at the end of the diversion period to discuss completion status.

Child and Parent agree to contact the Youth Diversion Coordinator of the Justice Court, as requested and at the end of the diversion period to discuss the status of completion of this agreement.

WARNING

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

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

WARNING

Attorneys and pro se parties should anticipate equipment or furniture needs and make advance arrangements with the Court.

Attorneys and pro se parties should anticipate any need to use or move furniture, easels, or other equipment, and should make advance arrangements with the Court.

WARNING

Attorneys should follow the ethics canons, including those concerning media discussions and improper ex parte communications with the Judge.

Attorneys should observe the letter and spirit of all canons of ethics, including those dealing with discussion of cases with representatives of the media and those concerning improper ex parte communications with the Judge.

INFOCriminal cases

The child and parent may bring an assisting person to the hearing after notifying the Justice Court.

Child and Parent may, after notifying the Justice Court, bring any other person who may be of assistance to Child or the Justice Court in determining what is in the best interests of Child and the long-term safety of the community.

INFO

You may contact the Court to inquire about its docket.

You may contact the Court to inquire about the Court's docket.