Galveston County Courts at Law

Attorneys must submit the report using the Texas Indigent Defense Commission's online form.

Attorneys shall submit the report through the online form to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

Criminal cases

Page 9 | VI. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTORNEYS TO RECEIVE COURT APPOINTMENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES

The County Clerk or designated deputy clerks must file all 1301 Management Trust Annual and Final Accountings in secured mode through Odyssey.

IT IS FURRER ORDERED that Dwight D. Sullivan, County Clerk of Galveston County, or his designated deputy clerks, shall file all the Annual and Final Accountings for 1301 Management Trust in the "secured" filing mode in the Odyssey Case management System.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Court policy regarding 1301 Management Trust Annual and Final Accountings

Electronic filing of court documents is optional unless, on a party's motion and for good cause shown, the county court orders the parties to e-file permitted documents.

(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) below, the electronic tiling and serving of court documents is wholly optional. (b) Upon the motion of a party and for good cause shown, a county court may order the parties in a particular case to ekctronically tile and serve court documents that arc permitted to be electronically t1led under Rule 12.3.3.

Page 16 | Rule 12.1.3 Electronic Filing Optional Unless Ordered by Court

Filers must follow Texas.gov's registration procedures to register for electronic filing.

To become registered to electronically file documents, tilers must follow registration procedures outlined by Texas.gov.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

Filers must use the EFSP-to-Texas.gov electronic filing route rather than filing directly with the county clerk, and must have valid accounts with both services.

Filers do not electronically file documents directly with the county clerk. Rather, filers indirectly file a document with the county clerk by electronically transmitting the document to an electronic filing service provider (EFSP) which then electronically transmits the document to Texas.gov which then electronically transmits the document to the county clerk. A filer filing or serving a document must have a valid account with an EFSP and with Texas.gov

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

A filer must use the confidential, unique identifier issued after registration to electronically file documents, and that use constitutes a digital signature.

Upon completion of the initial registration procedures, each t11er will be issued a confidential and unique electronic identifier. Each filer must use his or her identifier in order to electronically file documents. Use of the identifier to electronically file documents constitutes a "digital signature" on the particular document.

Page 20 | 12.4.2 Signatures

Electronic transmission is permitted for documents that may be filed in a court action, subject to listed exceptions; judicial assignments may be transmitted by facsimile with originals retained by the designated office.

The clerk is authorized to accept for filing via electronic transmission any document which might be filed in a court action except: (a) returns of service on issuances; (b) bonds; (c) signed orders or judgments. As of July 19, 1990, by order of the Supreme Court of Texas, facsimile transmission of judicial assignments may be accepted with original copies being retained by the Office of the Chief Justice or Administrative Judicial Region.

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A citation or writ bearing the court's official seal may not be transmitted electronically.

No citation or writ bearing the official seal of the court may be transmitted electronically.

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Documents that may be traditionally filed with the District Clerk may generally be e-filed, except for the listed categories.

(a) A document that can be filed in a traditional manner with the district ckrk may be electronically filed with the exception of the following documents: i) citations or writs bearing the seal of the court; ii) returns of citation; iii) bond~; iv) subpoenas; v) proof of service of subpoenas; vi) documents to be presented to a court in camera, solely for the purpose of obtaining a ruling on the discoverability of such documents; vii) documents scaled pursuant to TEX. R. CIV. P. 76a, and; viii) documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order, including a document filed in a proceeding under Chapter 33, Family Code.

Page 44 | 12.3.3 Documents That May Be Electronically Filed

Filers must follow Texas.gov's registration procedures to register to e-file documents.

(b) To become registered to electronically file documents, filers must follow registration procedures outlined by Texas.gov. The procedure can be accessed from Texas.gov's website at www.Texas.gov

Page 45 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

Filers submit documents through an EFSP and Texas.gov, and must have valid accounts with both.

(c) Filers do not electronically tile documents directly with the Clerk. Rather, filers indirectly file a document with the Clerk by electronically transmitting the document to an electronic filing service provider (EFSP) which then electronically transmits the document to Texas.gov which then electronically transmits the document to the Clerk. A filer filing or serving a document must have a valid account with an EFSP and with Texas.gov

Page 45 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

After initial registration, each filer must use their confidential, unique electronic identifier to e-file, and that use constitutes a digital signature.

(a) Upon completion of the initial registration procedures, each filer will be issued a confidential and unique electronic identitler. Each filer must use his or her identifier in order to electronically tile documents. Use of the identifier to electronically tile documents constitutes a "digital signature" on the particular document.

Page 46 | 12.4.2 Signatures

Electronic transmission is permitted for court documents except returns of service, bonds, and signed orders or judgments; judicial assignments may be transmitted by facsimile if originals are retained by the specified office or region.

The clerk is authorized to accept for filing via electronic transmission any document which might be filed in a court action except: (a) retums of service on issuances; (b) bonds; (c) signed orders or judgments. As of July I 9, I 990, by order of the Supreme Court of Texas, facsimile transmission of judicial assignments may be accepted with original copies being retained by the Office of the Chief Justice or Administrative Judicial Region.

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All papers and other items made part of the record must be electronically filed with the Clerk.

All pleadings, motions, notices, briefs, proposed orders, proposed judgments, and any other paper, document or thing made a part of the record shall be electronically filed with the Clerk.

Page 3 | Rule 2.2: Filing Papers

Proposed orders and judgments must be electronically filed, and counsel of record must be notified through the e-file portal.

All proposed orders and judgments shall be electronically filed and all counsel of record notified through the e-file portal.

Page 4 | Rule 2.2: Filing Papers

Documents that may be traditionally filed with the county clerk may be e-filed, except the listed categories, including sealed or otherwise restricted documents.

(a) A document that can be filed in a traditional manner with the county clerk may be electronically filed with the exception of the following documents: i) citations or writs bearing the seal of the court; ii) returns of citation; iii) bonds; iv) subpoenas; v) proof of service of subpoenas; vi) documents to be presented to a court in camera, solely for the purpose of obtaining a ruling on the discoverability of such documents; vii) documents sealed pursuant to TEX. R. CIV. P. 76a, and; viii) documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order, including a document filed in a proceeding under Chapter 33, Family Code.

Page 18 | 12.3.3 Documents That May Be Electronically Filed

A document requiring verification, notarization, acknowledgment, an oath, or a sworn statement may be e-filed only as a scanned image.

(a) A document that is required to be verified, notarized, acknowledged, sworn to, or made under oath may be electronically filed only as a scanned image.

Page 18 | 12.3.4 Documents Containing Signatures

Filers must follow Texas.gov’s registration procedures to register for electronic filing.

To become registered to electronically file documents, filers must follow registration procedures outlined by Texas.gov.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

A filer filing or serving a document must have valid accounts with an EFSP and Texas.gov.

A filer filing or serving a document must have a valid account with an EFSP and with Texas.gov

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

Filers must submit documents through an EFSP, which transmits them through Texas.gov to the county clerk.

Filers do not electronically file documents directly with the county clerk. Rather, filers indirectly file a document with the county clerk by electronically transmitting the document to an electronic filing service provider (EFSP) which then electronically transmits the document to Texas.gov which then electronically transmits the document to the county clerk.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

A filer must use the assigned identifier to electronically file documents, and that use constitutes a digital signature.

Each filer must use his or her identifier in order to electronically file documents. Use of the identifier to electronically file documents constitutes a "digital signature" on the particular document.

Page 20 | 12.4.2 Signatures

Electronic transmission is permitted for documents that may be filed in court, except returns of service on issuances, bonds, and signed orders or judgments.

The clerk is authorized to accept for filing via electronic transmission any document which might be filed in a court action except: (a) returns of service on issuances; (b) bonds; (c) signed orders or judgments.

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A citation or writ bearing the court's official seal may not be transmitted electronically.

No citation or writ bearing the official seal of the court may be transmitted electronically.

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Documents otherwise fileable with the district clerk may be electronically filed, except for the listed categories.

(a) A document that can be filed in a traditional manner with the district clerk may be electronically filed with the exception of the following documents: i) citations or writs bearing the seal of the court; ii) returns of citation; iii) bonds; iv) subpoenas; v) proof of service of subpoenas; vi) documents to be presented to a court in camera, solely for the purpose of obtaining a ruling on the discoverability of such documents; vii) documents sealed pursuant to TEX. R. CIV. P. 76a, and; viii) documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order, including a document filed in a proceeding under Chapter 33, Family Code.

Page 44 | 12.3.3 Documents That May Be Electronically Filed

For the specified muniment-of-title applications, the completed MERP form must be filed before the court hearing.

IT IS ORDERED that effective October 1, 2009, all applications for probate of a will as a muniment of title where the decedent was over the age of 55 and died after March 1, 2005, will need to have filed before the court hearing the form Authorization for MERP Certification completed by the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.

Civil cases

Page 1 | ADMINISTRATION ORDER 2022-9

The annual practice statement is due by October 15 each year.

Attorneys shall submit by October 15 of each year a statement that describes the percentage of the attorney's practice time that was dedicated to work based on appointments accepted in Galveston County for adult criminal cases for the prior twelve (12) months that begins October 1 and ends on September 30.

Criminal cases

Page 9 | VI. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTORNEYS TO RECEIVE COURT APPOINTMENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Except for the stated categories of attorneys, the certification is due on the original application date and on or before December 1 thereafter.

Except those attorneys employed by the MMHPDO or Board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, attorneys shall certify completion of the required ten (10) hours to the Indigent Defense Coordinator on the date of original application and on or before the 1s' day of December thereafter by filing a sworn annual certification form with the Office of District Court Administration. {Form #GC-7}

Criminal cases

Page 10 | B. Rules on C.L.E. Requirements

Appeals - Attorneys may submit a claim form after the appeal brief has been filed by the court of appeals, but, shall in no event submit a claim form later than ten (10) days after the appellate court issues the mandate.

Appeals - Attorneys may submit a claim form after the appeal brief has been filed by the court of appeals, but, shall in no event submit a claim form later than ten (10) days after the appellate court issues the mandate.

Criminal cases

Page 22 | XVI. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES

Submit the attorney fee claim no later than ten days after disposition by modification of probation or dismissal.

Not later than ten (10) days after disposition of a case by modification of probation, or dismissal;

Criminal cases

Page 22 | XVI. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES

Submit the attorney fee claim within ten days after disposition by plea, unless the plea was set on the docket in advance, in which case it is due at the plea.

Not later than ten (10) days after disposition of a case by plea, except in those cases where a plea is set on the docket with advance notice. In cases where a plea has been set on the docket in advance of the plea, the claim form for attorney fees is due at the time of plea;

Criminal cases

Page 22 | XVI. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES

After a jury verdict is received and accepted, submit the claim within ten days, or, if a new-trial motion is timely filed and denied or overruled, by the next working day after it is ruled upon.

Not later than ten (10) days of the date a verdict in a jury trial is received and accepted by the Court, or; if a motion for new trial is timely filed, no later than the next working day after the motion for new trial is ruled upon, if denied or overruled.

Criminal cases

Page 22 | XVI. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES

An untimely attorney fee voucher is treated as waived, the services as pro bono, and the fee request as denied.

Vouchers for indigent attorney fees not timely submitted will be considered waived, the services performed Pro Bono, and the request for attorney's fees denied.

Criminal cases

Page 22 | XVI. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES

After a bench trial, including a probation-revocation motion, submit the claim within ten days, or, if a new-trial or rehearing motion is timely filed and denied or overruled, by the next working day after it is ruled upon.

Not later than ten (10) days after disposition of a case by bench trial, including motions to revoke probation, except if a motion for new trial or rehearing is timely filed, then no later than the next working day after the motion for new trial or rehearing is ruled upon, if denied or overruled;

Criminal cases

Page 22 | XVI. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES

All conditions precedent must be filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled hearing or the case will be stricken from that docket date.

IT IS ORDERED that all conditions precedent to the Court acting on the application that has been filed and is set for hearing must be filed no later than 72 hours prior to the time of the scheduled hearing or the case will be stricken from the docket for that particular date. (Examples include proposed orders, proposed proof of deaths, proposed oaths, waivers, consents, declinations to serve, registered agents, etc.)

Civil cases

Page 1 | Administrative procedures

Attorneys may submit a fee voucher or claim after filing the appellate brief, but must submit it no later than 10 days after the mandate issues.

Attorneys may submit a vouchers or claims for payment of attorney's fees and expenses after the brief has been filed in the court of appeals, but, shall in no event submit a claim form later than ten (10) days after the appellate court issues the mandate.

Page 2 | APPEALS

The court recorder must file the original log and exhibits with the clerk after the proceeding ends.

Filing with the clerk the original log and exhibits after a proceeding ends,

Civil cases

Page 1 | 2. Duties of Court Recorders

The court recorder must deliver an appropriately labeled certified copy of the proceeding’s recording to the court within ten days for storage.

within ten days, delivering to the court a certified copy of the recording of the proceeding that is appropriately labeled as required herein, to be stored at the court;

Civil cases

Page 1 | 2. Duties of Court Recorders

The court recorder must file the reporter’s record with the court of appeal within fifteen days after an appeal is perfected; other deadlines under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure remain unchanged.

The court recorder shall file the reporter’s record with the court of appeal within fifteen days after the perfection of an appeal. No other filing deadlines as set in the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure are changed.

Civil cases

Page 2 | 4. Time for Filing

Responses must be written and filed at least two working days before the hearing or submission unless the Court grants leave.

Responses shall be in writing, and shall be filed at least two working days before the date of hearing or submission except on leave of the Court.

Page 5 | Rule 3.17 Hearings on Pre-Trial, Motions, Exceptions and Pleas

In courts that decide motions by submission, the motion must state a submission date at least 10 days after filing unless the Court grants leave.

In those Courts which decide motions by submission, motions shall state a date of submission, which shall be at least I 0 days from tiling, except on leave of Court.

Page 5 | Rule 3.17 Hearings on Pre-Trial, Motions, Exceptions and Pleas

A written motion to retain must be filed within 30 days after the Clerk mails the notice or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.

Unless a written motion to retain has been filed prior to the expiration of thirty days after the mailing by the Court Clerk of the notice of intention to dismiss such case shall be dismissed for want of prosecution.

Page 5 | Rule 3.16 Dismissal Docket; Involuntary Dismissals

Docket Control Order deadlines must be followed; discovery requests must be filed early enough to allow the response time under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, unless an extension motion is filed and heard, and all discovery must be finished by the completion deadline.

All deadlines in Docket Control Order shall be strictly adhered to and enforced by the Court. The deadline for discovery completion means that discovery request shall be filed early enough for the opposing party to have the response time allowed by the Texas Rule of Civil Procedure or a motion for extension of time shall be tiled and a hearing held. Completion" means that all discovery shall be finished by that date.

Page 6 | Rule 3.21 Pre-Trial and Scheduling Conferences

Each party must file a sworn inventory and appraisement by the later deadline set in the docket control order or another court order.

A. Each party shall tile a sworn inventory and appraisement by the later deadline set out in the docket control l'rder or other order of the court.

Page 9 | Rule 4.15 Inventory and Appraisement

Temporary orders must be filed with the Clerk within 21 days of the hearing or the case may be dismissed.

D. All temporary orders shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court within twenty one (21) days of the hearing or the case shall be subject to dismissal.

Page 10 | Rule 4.24 Temporary orders

If a timely request for a de novo hearing is filed, no entry date may be set and no order may be submitted until the request is resolved.

E. !fa timely request for de novo hearing of the Associate Judge's ruling is filed, there shall be no entry date ond no order shall be submitted to the court until after the request for de novo hearing is d1sposed of

Page 10 | Rule 4.24 Temporary orders

Before the entry date, the parties must either submit through the clerk an order approved by all counsel or self-represented parties, or notify the referring court’s coordinator that an entry hearing is required at the scheduled time.

The parties shalL before the entry date. either submit through the clerk an order approved by all counsel or record or prose parties or notify the court coordinator of the referring court that an entry hearing will b.: required on the date and time already set for the entry.

Page 10 | Rule 4.24 Temporary orders

Final orders and decrees must be entered no later than 30 days after the hearing or trial at a time set by the Court, unless the Court grants an extension or assigns another entry date.

Entry date for all final orders and decrees is no later than 30 days after the hearing or trial at a specific time set by the Court unless gramed an extension or assigned another Entry Date by the Court.

Page 12 | Rule 4.66 Entry Date

All pre-trial motions, including motions in limine, must be filed by any set deadline unless the Court grants an extension for good cause.

All pre-trial motions, including motions in limine, must be tiled by the set deadline, if any, unless an extension of time is granted by the Court for good cause sho\.\'tl.

Page 13 | Rule 6.4 Motions/ Pre-Trial Hearings

For a post-appointment dual-compensation request, notice of the motion and hearing must be given to all interested parties who have appeared.

If the request is after the time of appointment, notice of the motion and hearing shall be given to all interested parties who have made an appearance in the case.

Civil cases

Page 3 | C. Fees when an Attorney is also the Fiduciary

Parties requesting an appearance must serve notice to all parties of the hearing date, time, and matter to be considered.

the parties making such request shall serve notice to all panics for the date and hour set for hearing and of the particular matter which will be considered at such time.

Page 4 | Rule 3.13 Request for Jury Setting

Parties requesting a hearing must serve all other parties notice of the hearing date, time, and matter to be considered.

the parties making such request shall serve all other parlies with notice of the date and hour set for hearing and of the particular matter which will be considered at such time.

Page 4 | Rule 3.12 Request for Non-Jury Setting

When a case has been placed on the Drop Docket as above provided, the County Clerk shall promptly send a notice of the Court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution. Notice of the Court's intention to dismiss shall be sent by the Clerk to each attorney of record, and to each party not represented by an attorney and whose address is shown on the docket or in the papers on file, by posting same in the United States Postal Service.

When a case has been placed on the Drop Docket as above provided, the County Clerk shall promptly send a notice of the Court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution. Notice of the Court's intention to dismiss shall be sent by the Clerk to each attorney of record, and to each party not represented by an attorney and whose address is shown on the docket or in the papers on file, by posting same in the United States Postal Service.

Page 5 | Rule 3.16 Dismissal Docket; Involuntary Dismissals

A It parties to this action shall file with the Clerk and deliver a copy to all counsel or prose

A It parties to this action shall file with the Clerk and deliver a copy to all counsel or prose

Page 8 | Rule 4.13 Financial Information Statements

The required Financial Information Statement and pay stubs must be provided to all counsel and self-represented parties before the specified trial or hearing.

All parties to any Divorce, Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship, Modification or other case involving conservatorship, periods of possession or child support or spousal support shall file with the Clerk and all counsel and prose parties prior to any trial or hearing in which support, finances, attorney's fees or the payment of any s,ort of expense is at issue, a Financial Information Statement and the two most recent pay stubs from ail current employers.

Page 8 | Rule 4.13 Financial Information Statements

The Clerk must attach the Financial Information Statement form to each served Notice of Temporary Hearing or Citation on Modification and furnish a copy to counsel or a pro se party not served with the Order.

C. The Clerk shall attach a copy of the Financiallnforn~ation Statement form attached as Exhibit A to these Rules to each Notice of Temporary Hearing or Citation on Modification which is served on a party and ~hall furnish a ..:opy of same to each counsel or pro se party not served with the Order.

Page 9 | Rule 4.13

For temporary-order hearings involving child or spousal support, parties must provide specified financial documents to opposing counsel or a pro se party before the hearing, including additional business records from a self-employed party.

A. Temporary Orders. In any hearing for temporary orders in which child support or spousal support is an issue. the parties shall without waiting for a discovery request. provide to the opposing counsel or pro se party prior to the start of the heari11g Financiallnfonnation Statements, the two most recent pay stubs from all current employers. copies of income tax retums or requests for extensions for the past two years (including all schedules, tonus W-2 and 1099 filed with the returns) and copies of fonn W-2 and l 099 for the prior year if a tax return has not yet been tiled. A party who is self employed shall also provide the balance sheet and income statement for his or her business tor the prior fiscal year and most recent month or period for which such reports have beer\ prepared.

Page 9 | Rule 4.14(A) Temporary Orders

Each party must provide opposing counsel or a pro se party a detailed request for relief at least seven days before final trial, summarizing the affirmative relief requested.

A. The parties shall provide to the opposing counsel or pro ,;e party at least seven days before the start of tina] trial a detatled request for relief which sets forth in brief. summary fonn the affinnat.ive r.oliefeach party is requesung.

Page 9 | Rule 4.16 Request for Relief and Proposed Property Division

Without waiting for a discovery request, parties must provide the listed financial documents to opposing counsel or a pro se party at least seven days before final trial when the specified issues are involved.

13. Final Hearings.' The panics shall without waiting for a discovery request provide to the opposing counsel or pro se party at least seven days before the start of final trial the following documents: I. The documents described in Rule 4. 14(A) and a Financiallnforn1ation Statement in any case in which property division, attomey's fees, child support or spousal support is at issue; 1 The most recent account statements pertaining to any retirement, IRA or 401 k account and any account with any financial institution including, but not limited to, banks. credit unions. brokerage firms and savings & loans in any case in which property division is at issue: 3. The most recent statements for any credit cards. loans or debts in any case in which propcny division is at issue; and 4. A child support calculation in any case in which child support is at .issue.

Page 9 | Rule 4.14(B) Final Hearings

A copy of the sworn inventory and appraisement must be filed with the clerk and furnished to all opposing counsel and pro se parties.

with a copy being filed with the clerk and furnished to all opposing counsel and prose parties.

Page 9 | Rule 4.15 Inventory and Appraisement

When opposing counsel is of record or known to petitioner’s counsel, the filer must notify opposing counsel before filing for an ex parte restraining order, protective order, or extension so objections can be presented to the court.

C. In all cases where there is counsel of record, or if petitioner's counsel is aware of any attorney representing the opposing party, the party filing for an ex parte restraining order or protective order or an extension of an ex parte order is required to notify opposing counsel prior to the filing thereof so opposing counsel may present any objections to the Court.

Page 10 | Rule 4.21 Ex Parte Restraining Orders

When property division is at issue, the parties must provide a proposed property division to opposing counsel or a pro se party at least seven days before final trial.

l3. In any case in which property division is at issue, the parties shall provide to the opposing counsel or prose party at least seven days before the start of tina! trial a proposed property division.

Page 10 | Rule 4.16 Request for Relief and Proposed Property Division

The party directed to draft the order must provide it to opposing counsel and pro se parties at least five working days before the entry date.

The party directed to draft the order based on tJ1e Associate Judge's ruling shall provide a draft of the order to all opposing counsel and prose parties at least five (5) working days before the emry date.

Page 10 | Rule 4.24 Temporary orders

The parties must send the opposing party a copy of seminar-attendance proof before the first mediation session.

In all cases m which the conservatorship, rights and duties or possession of a child is at issue. the parties shall nltend the parenting seminar "For Kid's Sake" or tbe equivalent thereof at their own expense and fite proof thereof with the court and send e~ copy to the opposing party prior to the first mediation session.

Page 11 | Rule 4.53 Parenting Seminar

The party or counsel drafting proposed orders must provide them to opposing counsel at least five business days before the entry hearing.

The party/counsel drat1ing the orders shall have the proposed orders to the opposing party/counsel at least five (5) business days prior to the entry hearing.

Page 12 | Rule 4.66 Entry Date

Electronic service of court documents is optional unless the county court orders the parties to serve them electronically on a party's motion and for good cause shown.

(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) below, the electronic tiling and serving of court documents is wholly optional. (b) Upon the motion of a party and for good cause shown, a county court may order the parties in a particular case to ekctronically tile and serve court documents that arc permitted to be electronically t1led under Rule 12.3.3.

Page 16 | Rule 12.1.3 Electronic Filing Optional Unless Ordered by Court

Electronic service is complete when the filer transmits the document to the party’s email address.

(a) Electronic service shall be complete upon transmission of the document by the filer to the party at the party's e-mail address.

Page 22 | 12.5.2 Completion of Service and Date of Service

A filer may serve documents electronically at a party’s email address only if that party agreed to electronic service or the court ordered it; this method may be used for traditionally or electronically filed documents.

(a) In addition to the methods of serving documents (other than the citation to be served upon the filing of a cause of action) set forth in TEX. R. CIV. P. 21 a. a filer may serve documents upon another party in the case by electronically transmitting the document to that party at the party's email address. Service in such a manner is known as "electronic service," and is permissible in the circumstances set out in paragraph (b) below. (b) Documents may be electronically served upon a party only where that party has agreed to receive electronic service or where the couti has ordered the parties to electronically serve documents. (e) A filer may electronically serve a document in instances where the document is traditionally f1led as well as in instances where the document is electronically filed.

Page 22 | 12.5.1 Electronic Service of Documents Permissible

Unless the stated exception applies, the date of electronic service is the date electronic service is complete.

(b) Except as provided by subsection (c) below, the date of service shall be the date the electronic service is complete.

Page 22 | 12.5.2 Completion of Service and Date of Service

Documents served electronically on another party must be served before or at the same time they are filed.

Documents to be electronically served upon another party shall be served before the time or at the same time that the document is filed.

Page 23 | 12.5.4 Certification of Service

Parties requesting a hearing must serve all other parties notice of the hearing date, time, and matter to be considered.

Requests for hearing shall be made to the Court in which the matter is pending, in accordance with these rules, and the parties making such request shall serve all other parties with notice of the date and hour set for hearing and of the particular matter which will be considered at such time.

Page 28 | Rule 3.12 Request for Non-Jury Setting

Parties requesting a court appearance must serve all parties notice of the hearing date, time, and matter to be considered.

All requests fer the scheduling of appearances for the Court for any purpose will be made by contacting the Court Coordinator who will arrange an appropriate time to appear before the Court, and the parties making such request shall serve notice to all parties for the date and hour set for hearing and of the particular matter which will be considered at such time.

Page 28 | Rule 3.13 Request for Jury Setting

When a case has been placed on the Drop Docket as above provided, the District Clerk shall promptly send a notice of the Court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution. Notice of the Court's intention to dismiss shall be sent by the Clerk to each attorney of record, and to each party not represented by an attorney and whose address is shown on the docket or in the papers on file, by posting same in the United States Postal ~~ervice.

When a case has been placed on the Drop Docket as above provided, the District Clerk shall promptly send a notice of the Court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution. Notice of the Court's intention to dismiss shall be sent by the Clerk to each attorney of record, and to each party not represented by an attorney and whose address is shown on the docket or in the papers on file, by posting same in the United States Postal ~~ervice.

Page 29 | Rule 3.16 Dismissal Docket; Involuntary Dismissals

A partially indigent defendant charged with one or more felonies must pay a $200 appointment fee to the county to qualify for appointed counsel.

defendant determined to be partially indigent shall be eligible for appointment of counsel only upon payment to the county of an appointment fee of $200 if charged with one or more felonies.

Criminal cases

Page 6 | 3. Appointing Counsel for Partially Indigent Defendants

A partially indigent defendant charged with one or more misdemeanors must pay a $100 appointment fee to the county to qualify for appointed counsel.

defendant determined to be partially indigent shall be eligible for appointment of counsel only upon payment to the county of an appointment fee of $100 if charged with one or more misdemeanors

Criminal cases

Page 6 | 3. Appointing Counsel for Partially Indigent Defendants

This step, coupled with payment of the correct filing and posting fee, if required, will help ensure that attorneys receive conformed copies of all proposed orders and will reduce the necessity for calls to the Clerk's office to check on the status of a particular order.

This step, coupled with payment of the correct filing and posting fee, if required, will help ensure that attorneys receive conformed copies of all proposed orders and will reduce the necessity for calls to the Clerk's office to check on the status of a particular order.

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Page 7 | End Notes

Filers must pay regular filing fees to the Clerk through Texas.gov using a method it specifies.

Filers who electronically file documents will pay regular tiling fees to the Clerk indirectly through Texas.gov by a method set forth by Texas.gov.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

Electronic filings are not accepted until required court costs and fees are paid, and filings with incomplete charge information or that fail to conform to applicable rules will not be filed; payment may be made through an escrow account.

No document electronically transmitted shall be accepted by the clerk for filing until court costs and fees have been paid. Court costs and fees may be paid through an escrow account established with the clerk. Documents t$dered to the clerk electronically without payment of court costs and fees, or with incomplete information on the charge authorization or request, or which do not conform to applicable rules, will not be filed.

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Filers who e-file must pay regular filing fees to the Clerk through Texas.gov using a method it sets.

(e) Filers who electronically file documents will pay regular filing fees to the Clerk indirectly through Texas.gov by a method set forth by Texas.gov.

Page 45 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

Court costs and fees must be paid before an electronically transmitted document can be accepted; payment may be made through an escrow account established with the clerk.

No document electronically transmitted shall be accepted by the clerk for filing until court costs and fees have been paid. Court costs and fees may be paid through an escrow account established with the clerk.

Page 51

The Clerk's requirement concerning a deposit for costs must be met before a severed claim is filed as a new cause.

However, before the severed claim is filed as a new cause, the clerk's requirement concerning deposit for costs shall be met.

Page 2 | Rule 1.5: Severance

Filers must pay regular filing fees to the Clerk through Texas.gov using a method Texas.gov specifies.

Filers who electronically file documents will pay regular filing fees to the Clerk indirectly through Texas.gov by a method set forth by Texas.gov.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

Electronic filings require payment of court costs and fees, which may be paid through an escrow account, and filings with incomplete charge information or rule noncompliance will not be filed.

No document electronically transmitted shall be accepted by the clerk for filing until court costs and fees have been paid. Court costs and fees may be paid through an escrow account established with the clerk. Documents tendered to the clerk electronically without payment of court costs and fees, or with incomplete information on the charge authorization or request, or which do not conform to applicable rules, will not be filed.

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If a partially indigent defendant pleads or is found guilty, the court may order a payment schedule to reimburse the county for all indigent defense costs in the case.

If a defendant determined to be partially indigent pleads or is found guilty, the court may order the defendant to comply with a payment schedule to reimburse the county for all indigent defense costs in the case.

Criminal cases

Page 6 | 3. Appointing Counsel for Partially Indigent Defendants

Texas.gov charges a convenience fee in addition to regular filing fees, capped at the amount approved by the Department of Information Resources Board.

Texas.gov will charge tilers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular tiling fees and will be in an amount not to exceed the amount approved by the Department of Information Resources Board.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

The Clerk may charge a convenience fee for electronic filing in addition to regular filing fees, credit card fees, or other fees.

The Clerk may charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This tee will be in addition to ret,'11lar tiling fees, credit card fees, or other fees.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

An EFSP may charge a convenience fee in addition to regular filing fees.

An EFSP may charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular tlling fees.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

The clerk must adopt an electronic filing fee schedule annually, subject to approval by the local courts.

A fee schedule for electronic filing shall be adopted annually by the clerk and approved by the local courts.

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An EFSP may charge an additional convenience fee for electronic filing.

(f) An EFSP may charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees.

Page 45 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

Texas.gov charges an additional e-filing convenience fee capped at the amount approved by the Department of Information Resources Board.

(g) Texas.gov will charge tilers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees and will be in an amount not to exceed the amount approved by the Department of Information Resources Board.

Page 45 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

The Clerk may charge an additional convenience fee for electronic filing.

(h) The Clerk may charge filers a convenience fee ;to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees, credit card fees, or other fees.

Page 45 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

The sender is responsible for determining whether any charges apply during normal business hours.

The sender is respOtlsible for determining if there are any charges in normal business hours.

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An EFSP may charge an electronic-filing convenience fee in addition to regular filing fees.

An EFSP may charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

Texas.gov charges an electronic-filing convenience fee in addition to regular filing fees, capped at the amount approved by the Department of Information Resources Board.

Texas.gov will charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees and will be in an amount not to exceed the amount approved by the Department of Information Resources Board.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

The Clerk may charge an electronic-filing convenience fee in addition to regular filing fees, credit card fees, or other fees.

The Clerk may charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees, credit card fees, or other fees.

Page 19 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

A convenience fee is charged in connection with electronic filing in addition to regular filing fees.

"Convenience fee" is a fee charged in connection with electronic filing that is in addition to regular filing fees.

Page 42 | Rule 12.2.1 Specific Terms

The Clerk may charge an additional convenience fee for electronic filing.

The Clerk may charge filers a convenience fee ,to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees, credit card fees, or other fees.

Page 45 | 12.4.1 Texas.gov

After receiving the completed MERP form and before filing with the County Clerk, applicants may white out the first two sections of the decedent's Social Security number.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that applicants may white out the first two sections of the decedent's social security number after receipt of the completed form from the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and before filing with the County Clerk's office.

Civil cases

Page 1 | ADMINISTRATION ORDER 2022-9

A motion, objection, or special exception cannot be set for hearing unless moving counsel certifies in the motion or a letter that a merits conference occurred or explains why it could not occur; stating only that opposing counsel was unavailable is insufficient, and every effort to confer must be made.

(b) No motions, objections or special exceptions will be set for hearing unless the moving Counsel shall have certified in such motion or in a letter substantially following: "A conference was held on (date) with (name of opposing Counsel) on the merits of this motion. Agreement could not be reached. Therefore, it is presented to the Court for determination." or "A conference was not held with (name of opposing Counsel) on the merits of this motion because (explanation of inability to confer.)" Note that a statement that opposing counsel was "unavailable" is insufficient. Every effort to confer must be made.

Page 7 | Rule 2.9: Motion Practice

Submission is discretionary; a motion submitted that way must include a blank notice, and the Court will return a submission date at least 10 days after the setting date unless it grants leave.

Acceptance of motions by submission is at the discretion of each district court. Motions shall be accompanied by a blank notice of submission. The Court will complete the notice and fax it back to the requesting party stating a date of submission not sooner than 10 days from the setting date, except on leave of the Court.

Page 30 | Rule 3.17 Hearings on Pre-Trial, Motions, Exceptions and Pleas

A hearing-set pretrial motion must document consultation with opposing counsel and whether the matter was resolved, or explain why consultation was not accomplished.

Each pre-trial motion that is set for hearing must succinctly state the relief sought, the facts pertinent to the motion, and supporting argument with authorities; must be signed by counsel and, where required, by the defendant; must be sworn to when require; must contain a certificate of service and consultation with opposing counsel and a statement that the matter raised in the motion was not resolved, or if no consultation was accomplished, an explanation thereof; must contain a notice the motion will be presented to the Court at the pretrial hearing with or without evidence; and must contain a proposed order granting or denying the motion in full or in part.

Page 38 | Rule 6.11 Motion - Pre - Trial Hearings/Pre - Trial Matters

Counsel are directed to use all reasonable means to resolve pretrial disputes without judicial intervention.

(a) Counsel are directed to use all reasonable means to resolve pre-trial disputes to avoid the necessity of judicial intervention.

Page 7 | Rule 2.9: Motion Practice

The Court may grant an oral-argument request or order argument on its own, but except where required by statute it may disregard a request and decide a motion by submission; an argument request is not a response.

The Court may grant that request or it may order oral argument on its own motion. A request for an oral argument is not a response under Local Rule 3.17 (c). Except where required by statute, the Court may in its discretion, disregard a request for oral hearing and rule upon the motion set by submission.

Page 6 | Rule 3.17 Hearings on Pre-Trial, Motions, Exceptions and Pleas

The Court may grant an oral-argument request or order argument on its own, but, except when required by statute, it may disregard a request and decide the motion by submission; a request is not a response.

The Court may grant that request or it may order oral argument on its own motion. A request for an oral argument is not a response under Rule3.17 ( c ). Except where required by statute, the Court may in its discretion, disregard a request for oral hearing and rule upon the motion set by submission.

Page 30 | Rule 3.17 Hearings on Pre-Trial, Motions, Exceptions and Pleas

Known grounds for continuing a trial setting must be presented at least 14 days before trial or at the pretrial conference, whichever occurs first, or they are waived.

Any known ground for continuancl:! of the trial setting shall be presented to the Court at lea~t 14 days prior to the trial setting or at the pre-trial conference, if any, whichever shall occur tirst, or shall be waived.

Page 6 | Rule 3.18 Continuances

A continuance may be granted only for good cause shown in writing, signed by the attorneys and clients, and approved by the Court.

No continuances shall be granted. in any case, except upon good cause shown, in \vnting, signed by the attorneys and the clients and approved by the Court.

Page 11 | Rule 4.64 Continuances

Eligible defendants unable to pay their judgment in full on the judgment date must report to Collections and apply that day for an extension; if approved, installments must be arranged with final payment within 90 days unless the Collections Supervisor determines otherwise.

All defendants owing restitution, tines, fees and/or wsts in non-probation cases and who are not ordered to jail to serve time, and who are unable to pay the judgment in full on the date of judgment, are required to report to the Collections Department on the date ofjudgment and make application for an extension of time to pay the balance. If approved, the Extension of Time Pay Agreement shall provide for payment of the balance in equal monthly installment payments providing the final pay1nent is not to exc..:ed 90 days from the date ofjudgment; or as determined by the Collection's Supervisor.

Page 12 | Rule 5 Collection Cases

An extension of time for filing a pre-trial motion is granted by the Court for good cause.

All pre-trial motions, including motions in limine, must be tiled by the set deadline, if any, unless an extension of time is granted by the Court for good cause sho\.\'tl.

Page 13 | Rule 6.4 Motions/ Pre-Trial Hearings

The Court will not consider a continuance motion on the scheduled trial date unless good cause is shown and the motion complies with these rules.

Except for good cause shown and upon compliance with these rules, the Court shalt not consider any motion for conti!liJ.!!!l£\LOn the scheduled trial date.

Page 13 | Rule 6.4 Motions/ Pre-Trial Hearings

Continuance motions by the State or the defendant must comply with the Code of Criminal Procedure and be presented to and considered by the Court on or before the Friday before trial, unless the parties agree and the Court approves.

Motions l(x continuance, whether by the State or the Defendant, must comply with the applicable law contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure and must be presented to and considered by the Court on or before the Friday before the scheduled trial date, unless agreed to by the parties and approved by the Court.

Page 13 | Rule 6.4 Motions/ Pre-Trial Hearings

An attorney may designate up to four weeks of vacation by written notice mailed or delivered to the specified clerks and courts 30 days in advance; an existing setting requires a continuance motion and ruling, and a previously agreed jury setting does not have to be continued.

Each Attorney who desires to assure himself a vacation for a period not to exceed four weeks may do so .wtomatically by designating the four weeks, in \niting, addressed and mailed or delivered to the District Clerk, the County Clerk, and each court in which counsel practices thirty days in advance. except that in the event an attorney alr<:ady has a setting at the time the vacation notice is tiled, there is no automatic assurance, and a motion fix continuance needs to be filed and a ruling obtained. If the attomey who files a vacation letter has previously agreed to a jury trial setting that is during the time period covered by the vacation notice, the Court is not required to grant a contmuance.

Page 16 | Rule 11 Attorney Vacations

Known grounds for a trial continuance must be presented at least 14 days before trial or, if there is a pretrial conference, by that conference if it occurs earlier; otherwise the grounds are waived.

Any known ground for continuance of the trial setting shnll be presented to the Court at least 14 days prior to the trial setting or at the pre-trial conferenct, if any, whichever shall occur tirst, or shall be waived.

Page 30 | Rule 3.18 Continuances

An attorney who fails to notify the Court of a known scheduling conflict when the case is set may not later seek a continuance based on that conflict, including a vacation conflict.

An attorney, •;ho fails to notify the Court of a known conflict in scheduling at the time the case is set, shall be precluded from seeking a continuance at a later time on the grounds of such conflict, including vacation conflicts.

Page 30 | Rule 3.18 Continuances

A continuance may be granted only for good cause shown in writing, signed by the attorneys and clients, approved by the Court, and in accordance with T.R.C.P. Rule 251.

No continuances shall be granted, in any case, except upon.good cause shown, in writing, signed by the attorneys and the clients and approved by_lhe Court, and in accordance witn T.R.C.P. Rule 251.

Page 36 | Rule 4.64 Continuances

A motion for continuance must comply with applicable law and be presented to and considered by the Court by the Friday before trial, unless the Court approves otherwise.

E. Motions for continuance, whether by the State or Defendant, must comply with the applicable lav" contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure and must be presented to and considered by the Court on or before the Friday before the scheduled trial date, unless approved by the Court.

Page 38 | Rule 6.11 Motion - Pre-Trial Hearings/Pre-Trial Matters

The Court will not consider a motion for continuance on the scheduled trial date absent good cause shown.

F. Except for good cause shown, the Court shall not consider any motion for continuance on the st.:heduled trial dat~.

Page 38 | Rule 6.11 Motion - Pre-Trial Hearings/Pre-Trial Matters

An extension of a pretrial-motion filing deadline may be granted by the Court for good cause shown.

Ail pre-trial motions, including motions in limine, must be filed by the set deadline, if any, unless an extension of time is granted by the Court for good cause shown.

Page 38 | Rule 6.11 Motion - Pre-Trial Hearings/Pre-Trial Matters

An attorney with an existing setting must file a motion for continuance and obtain a ruling; the Court need not grant a continuance for a previously agreed jury setting during the designated vacation period.

except that in the event an attorney already bas a setting at the time the vacation notice is filed, there is no automatic assurance, and a motion for continuance needs to b.: filed and a ruling obtained. If the attorney wl10 files a vacation letter has previously agreed to a jury trial setting that is during the time period ClWered by the vacation notice, the Court is not rt::guired to grant a continuance.

Page 42 | Rule 11 Attorney Vacations

If counsel plans a vacation after receiving a trial-setting notice, counsel must immediately notify the Court and other parties and request a reset; the Court rules after all parties have had an opportunity to respond.

If plans for a vacation are made by a Counsel after a trial setting notice has been received, Counsel will immediately notify the Court and other parties with a request that the case be reset for a different time. The Court will rule on such a request after giving all parties to the lawsuit an opportunity to respond to the request.

Page 2 | Rule 1.6: Vacations of Counsel

A trial or hearing date may not be postponed or changed without the court’s consent.

A trial or hearing date cannot be postponed or changed without the consent of the court.

Page 5 | Rule 2.6: Motion of Continuance. Agreed Passes and Settlements

A continuance motion generally must be filed at least five days before trial or the hearing; if based on facts arising on or after that point, it must be filed as soon as possible and will be heard when set by the court.

Except as hereinafter provided, any motion for continuance will be filed no later than five (5) days preceding the trial or hearing date. Any motion for continuance based upon facts which occur on or after the fifth day preceding the trial or hearing date will be filed as soon as possible and will be heard at a time to be set by the court.

Page 5 | Rule 2.6: Motion of Continuance. Agreed Passes and Settlements

When counsel agree to a continuance, the initiating counsel must immediately notify the court, which decides whether to grant it; failure to notify within a reasonable time before the scheduled event may result in sanctions.

In the event Counsel agree to continue any trial or other hearing, Counsel initiating the request for continuance shall immediately notify the court and the court will decide whether to grant such continuance. If such Counsel fails to notify the court within a reasonable time before the scheduled trial or hearing, the court may impose appropriate sanctions against such Counsel or the party represented by such Counsel.

Page 6 | Rule 2.6: Motion of Continuance. Agreed Passes and Settlements

Known grounds for continuing a trial setting must be presented at least fourteen days before trial or, if earlier, at the pretrial conference, or they are waived.

Any known ground for continuance of the trial setting shall be presented to the Court at least 14 days prior to the trial setting or at the pre-trial conference, if any, whichever shall occur first, or shall be waived.

Page 6 | Rule 3.18 Continuances

An attorney or party who does not notify the Court of a known scheduling conflict when the case is set may not later seek a continuance on that ground.

An attorney/party, who fails to notify the Court of a known conflict in scheduling at the time the case is set, shall be precluded from seeking a continuance at a later time on the grounds of such conflict.

Page 6 | Rule 3.18 Continuances

When seeking an extension of the discovery-completion deadline, a motion for extension must be filed and a hearing held.

The deadline for discovery completion means that discovery request shall be filed early enough for the opposing party to have the response time allowed by the Texas Rule of Civil Procedure or a motion for extension of time shall be filed and a hearing held.

Page 6 | Rule 3.21 Pre-Trial and Scheduling Conferences

A continuance may be granted only upon good cause shown in writing, signed by the attorneys and clients, and approved by the Court.

No continuances shall be granted, in any case, except upon good cause shown, in writing, signed by the attorneys and the clients and approved by the Court.

Page 11 | Rule 4.64 Continuances

Continuance motions must comply with the Code of Criminal Procedure and be presented to and considered by the Court by the Friday before trial, unless the parties agree and the Court approves.

F. Motions for continuance, whether by the State or the Defendant, must comply with the applicable law contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure and must be presented to and considered by the Court on or before the Friday before the scheduled trial date, unless agreed to by the parties and approved by the Court.

Page 13 | Rule 6.4 Motions/ Pre-Trial Hearings

Attorneys must notify the Indigent Defense Coordinator within ten days of any material change to their information or qualifications.

Attorneys are required to notify the Indigent Defense Coordinator within ten (10) days of any material changes to the attorney's information and/or qualifications.

Criminal cases

Page 14 | COMPILATION OF MASTER LIST WHICH INCLUDES GRADUATED LIST

Hearing requests must be made to the court where the matter is pending and in accordance with these rules.

Requests for hearing shall be made to the Cour1 in which the matter is pending, in accordance with these rules

Page 4 | Rule 3.12 Request for Non-Jury Setting

Requests to schedule an appearance must be made by contacting the Court Coordinator, who will arrange an appropriate time.

All requests tor the scheduling of appearances for the Courl for any purpose will be made by contacting the Court Coordinator who will arrange an appropriate time to appear before the Court.

Page 4 | Rule 3.12 Request for Non-Jury Setting

Requests to schedule an appearance must be made by contacting the Court Coordinator, who will arrange an appropriate time.

All request~ for the scheduling of appearances for the Cour1 for any purpose will be made by contacting the Court Coordinator who will arrange an appropriate time to appear before the Courl

Page 4 | Rule 3.13 Request for Jury Setting

When a case set for trial is settled or dismissed, the attorney or party must notify the Court Coordinator as soon as possible.

When an attorney/party settles or dismisses a case, wh1ch is set for trial, he shall give notice to the Court Coordinator as soon as possible.

Page 7 | Rule 3

An attorney with a potential conflict from trial in another court must notify the Court through its coordinator, provide assignment details, and keep the Court informed about anticipated and actual release.

It is the duty of the attorney to notify the Court through its coordinator when the potential t!.x this situation arises or when an attorney set for trial starts trial in another court. When an attorney set for trial starts in another Court, the ctttomey shall notify the Court when and where assigned. Where and when assigned \vill be verified upon request of the opposing Pa11y. The attorney shall have a continuing duty to keep the Court informed when release is anticipated and when it occurs. The case will be place on "hold" or reset. depending upon when the attc>rney will be released.

Page 15 | Rule 10.1 Attorney Already in Trial in Another Court

An attorney must call the affected judge's attention to all dual settings as soon as the attorney learns of them.

It is the duty of the attorney to call the affected Judge's attention to all dual settings as soon as they are knol'm.

Page 15 | Rule 10.2 Attorney Assigned in Two Courts for the Same Date

An attorney must call the affected judge's attention to all dual settings as soon as the attorney learns of them.

10.2.1 It is the duty of the attorney to call the affected Judge's attention to all dual settings as soon as they are known.

Page 41 | Rule 10.2.1

An attorney facing trial in another court must notify the Court through its coordinator, provide the assignment details, and keep the Court informed about anticipated and actual release.

10.1.1 Attorney already in trial in another Court. It is the duty of the attorney to notify the Court through its coordinator when the potential for this situation arises or when an attorney set for trial starts trial in another court. When an attorney set for trial starts in another Court, the attorney shall notify the Court when and where assigned. Where and when assigned will be verified upon request of the opposing Party. The attorney shall have a continuing duty to keep the Court infom1ed when release is anticipated and when it occurs. The case will be place on "hold" or reset, depending upon when the attomey will be released.

Page 41 | Rule 10.1.1

Counsel must promptly notify the affected court by telephone when a party files for bankruptcy protection.

to promptly notify the affected court(s) by immediately telephoning the Court;

Page 3 | Rule 1.8: Bankruptcy

Counsel must promptly notify the Court when a bankruptcy concludes.

Once a bankruptcy has been concluded, whether by discharge, denial of discharge, dismissal or otherwise, Counsel shall promptly notify the Court so that the affected cases may be restored to the active docket or dismissed as may be appropriate.

Page 3 | Rule 1.8: Bankruptcy

Counsel objecting to a trial setting must request a hearing.

The objecting Counsel must then request a hearing and, after the hearing, unless the court determines that the case is not ready for trial, the case will be set for trial on the date requested or the nearest date that the docket of the court will permit.

Page 5 | Rule 2.5: Disposition of Contested and Ancillary Matters

When requesting a trial setting, counsel must inform the court of a good-faith trial-time estimate made after consulting all counsel and considering the anticipated trial proceedings.

At the time of making a request for setting, Counsel shall inform the court of the estimated time for trial. Counsel shall make a good faith estimate of the time required after consulting all Counsel and considering the following: proper examination of witnesses, introduction of exhibits, cross-examination and rebuttal of witnesses reasonably anticipated to be called by all of the parties.

Page 5 | Rule 2.5: Disposition of Contested and Ancillary Matters

If the parties settle, counsel for the plaintiff, movant, or party seeking affirmative relief must notify the court that the trial or hearing is no longer needed; failure to give notice within a reasonable time may result in sanctions.

If the parties reach a settlement, Counsel representing the plaintiff, movant or party seeking affirmative relief, shall notify the court of such settlement, and that the trial or hearing date is no longer needed. If such Counsel fails to so notify the court within a reasonable time before the trial or hearing, the court may impose appropriate sanctions against such Counsel or the party represented by such Counsel.

Page 6 | Rule 2.6: Motion of Continuance. Agreed Passes and Settlements

When requesting a motion setting, counsel must inform the Court of the estimated hearing length and make a good-faith estimate after considering the anticipated exhibits, cross-examination, and rebuttal witnesses for all parties.

(e) At the time of making a request for setting on a motion, Counsel shall inform the Court of the estimated time for the hearing. Counsel shall make a good faith estimate of the time required after consulting all exhibits, cross examination and rebuttal of witnesses reasonably anticipated to be called by all of the parties.

Page 8 | Rule 2.9: Motion Practice

If an application is presented before filing because filing is impossible, the clerk must be notified of all actions taken by the judge.

and the clerk notified of all actions taken by the judge.

Page 9 | Rule 2.12: Matters Requiring Immediate Action

Requests to schedule a court appearance for any purpose must be made by contacting the Court Coordinator.

All requests for the scheduling of appearances for the Court for any purpose will be made by contacting the Court Coordinator who will arrange an appropriate time to appear before the Court.

Page 3 | Rule 3.12 Request for Non-Jury Setting

Requests for a hearing must be made to the court where the matter is pending, in accordance with the rules.

Requests for hearing shall be made to the Court in which the matter is pending, in accordance with these rules,

Page 3 | Rule 3.12 Request for Non-Jury Setting

Requests to schedule a court appearance for any purpose must be made by contacting the Court Coordinator.

All requests for the scheduling of appearances for the Court for any purpose will be made by contacting the Court Coordinator who will arrange an appropriate time to appear before the Court,

Page 4 | Rule 3.13 Request for Jury Setting

An attorney set for trial who may be or is in trial in another court must notify the Court through its coordinator, report where and when assigned, and keep the Court updated about anticipated and actual release.

It is the duty of the attorney to notify the Court through its coordinator when the potential for this situation arises or when an attorney set for trial starts trial in another court. When an attorney set for trial starts in another Court, the attorney shall notify the Court when and where assigned. Where and when assigned will be verified upon request of the opposing Party. The attorney shall have a continuing duty to keep the Court informed when release is anticipated and when it occurs.

Page 5 | Rule 3.15 Conflicting Settings and Assignments of Counsel

An attorney must call the affected judges’ attention to all dual settings as soon as they are known.

It is the duty of an attorney to call the affected Judges' attention to all dual settings as soon as they are known.

Page 5 | Rule 3.15 Conflicting Settings and Assignments of Counsel

An attorney or party who settles or dismisses a case set for trial must notify the Court Coordinator as soon as possible.

When an attorney/party settles or dismisses a case, which is set for trial, he shall give notice to the Court Coordinator as soon as possible.

Page 7 | Rule 3

Temporary-order settings must be made through the referring court’s court coordinator.

Settings on Temporary Orders shall be made through the court coordinator of the referring court.

Page 10 | Rule 4.24(B)

An inexperienced attorney seeking appointment-list placement or advancement may petition to serve as second chair in a felony or misdemeanor trial; if approved, the attorney serves pro bono without Court compensation.

An inexperienced attorney who desires to gain experience in criminal matters in order to be placed on the appointment list or to advance on the Graduated List may petition the District Court Judge or County Court at Law Judge to allow the attorney to sit as second chair on a felony or misdemeanor trial. Upon approval of by the District Court Judge or County Court at Law Judge, the attorney may participate in the trial as a second chair attorney; however, the attorney will not be compensated by the Court and will perform any legal services as second chair on a Pro Bono basis.

Criminal cases

Page 22 | XVI. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES