Judge Milton Keith Adams

A party must file a motion objecting to a mediation referral within 10 days from the date of notice.

A party requesting a civil jury trial must file a written request no later than the 14th day before trial.

In non-jury cases, exceptions, motions, and pleas must be filed three days before the scheduled trial.

Applies to

Motion to retain

A motion to retain must state in writing the factual and legal basis for keeping the case from dismissal.

Applies to

Objection to motion to retain

An objection to a motion to retain must state its basis in writing.

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

Except for the stated Texas Rules of Civil Procedure provisions, a motion to withdraw may be granted without a hearing only if the attorney files the required party consents, client consent or specified explanation, and a certificate with the client's last known mailing address.

The judge has discretion over whether to hear motions for continuance.

A pre-trial hearing will occur as scheduled unless a written State or Defense motion for continuance is granted.

Cases must be tried as scheduled unless a written State or Defense continuance motion is granted or the judge resets the case in the Court's discretion.

A person may apply by written affidavit for court authorization to serve citations and other notices, and the Court may authorize the applicant to serve in appropriate pending suits.

Applies to

Pre trial motion

The court will provide pre-trial motions to the county attorney.

Service

Mail

Notice to appear for an attorney's motion to withdraw must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested; written agreement by the defendant is an alternative to notice.