Court Rules
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Judge Lonnie Cox

Judge • Galveston County District Courts

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Galveston County District Courts publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 246 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Chronology documentation
    Service
    Electronic service

    Upon a written or typed request, the Galveston County Probation Department must electronically provide all chronology documentation to the State and Defense Counsel.

  • Applies to
    Status reports
    Service
    Electronic service

    Upon a written or typed request, the probation department must electronically provide the most recent available status reports concerning sanctions, counseling, reporting, payment, and community service history.

  • Applies to
    Monthly report forms
    Service
    Electronic service

    Upon a written or typed request, the probation department must electronically provide all Monthly Report Forms signed by the defendant.

Filing Timing

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  • The court recorder must file the reporter's record with the court of appeal within fifteen days after the appeal is perfected, without changing other deadlines in the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.

  • After a proceeding ends, the court recorder must file the original log and exhibits with the clerk and deliver a certified copy of the recording to the court within ten days.

  • The court recorder must file the reporter's record with the court of appeal within fifteen days after the appeal is perfected.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    CASA records

    CASA staff and volunteer advocates must produce specified records relating to the child within five business days of receipt.

  • Applies to
    Appendix

    Each party must file an appendix with its brief containing a written transcription of all portions of the recorded reporter's record and copies of exhibits relevant to the issues raised on appeal.

  • Applies to
    Supplemental appendix

    The appellate court may require a party to file a supplemental appendix containing a written transcription of additional portions of the recorded reporter's record.

E-Filing

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  • Electronic filing and service of court documents are optional unless the court orders otherwise under subsection (b).

  • A county court may require electronic filing and service in a particular case upon a party's motion and a showing of good cause.

  • The electronic-filing rules apply to document filings in all non-juvenile civil cases, including lower-court appeals, before Galveston County courts with jurisdiction.

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