Gillespie County Court at Law
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
The Petitioner must attach a copy of the Order to the original petition and each copy; if the Petitioner does not, the Clerk must ensure it is attached when the petition is filed.
Court's wording
The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition. At the time the petition is filed, if the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this Order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the Clerk shall ensure that a copy of this Order is attached to the petition and every copy of the petition presented.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
If the offering party is not present in court, physical evidence that cannot be digitized must be tendered to the court no later than two days after the remote proceeding.
Physical evidence which cannot be rendered in digital form shall be tendered to the court no later than two (2) days after the remote proceeding if the party offering the evidence is not present in the court when it is offered.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Procedures for Detention Hearings Conducted as a Remote Proceeding
The Order takes effect when the original petition is filed and remains in force as a Temporary Restraining Order for fourteen days after filing.
This Order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a Temporary Restraining Order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition.
Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
When practicable, digital copies of physical evidence should be emailed to the court and counsel before the hearing.
When digital copies of physical evidence can be prepared, such as audio / video recordings, documents, or images, the digital copies should be emailed to the court at kpressler@gillespiecounty.org or courtatlaw@gillespiecounty.org c. and to counsel for the parties before the hearing if practicable.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Procedures for Detention Hearings Conducted as a Remote Proceeding