Grayson County Courts at Law Filing Rules

A written vacation designation must be filed with the District and County Clerks, with a copy to all Court Coordinators.

Counsel and self-represented parties should make advance arrangements with the Bailiff for needed furniture or equipment changes and, if possible, avoid making them during Court sessions.

Exhibits must be marked in the bottom-right corner when possible.

The written vacation designation must be filed at least 90 days before the vacation.

For withdrawal without a hearing under the letter-notice procedure, counsel must certify that the motion and letter were sent to the client’s last known address by certified mail, regular first-class mail, or email if available.

A continuance or postponement will not be granted unless all parties’ counsel consent or nonjoining parties are notified and given an opportunity to object.

If the exhibits total more than 25 pages, provide one courtesy copy to the Court by hand delivery or mail.

Ex parte motions in felony cases must be filed on paper with the District Clerk.

A jury-trial setting will not be given until the proper jury fee is paid; mediation must also have occurred unless the Court excused it.

Texas Department of Protective and Regulator Services cases must be kept confidential from all parties except attorneys of record and County caseworkers.