Judge Kerri M. Foley

Applies to

Probate application for will as muniment of title

For applications to probate a will as a muniment of title involving a decedent over 55 who died after March 1, 2005, the completed MERP Authorization for MERP Certification form must be filed before the court hearing.

Applies to

Magistration proceedings record

A record of magistration proceedings must be made and preserved.

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Indigency request form

The Magistrate must provide and assist with the counsel-request form by the magistrate hearing; the person must complete it under oath with financial information.

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

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

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

Investigators with the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office may issue summonses in juvenile matters.

A juvenile-case summons may be served by any suitable person acting under the court’s direction.

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

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Annual practice statement

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

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Annual and final accountings

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

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Court document

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.