Hockley County District Court, Texas Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

If the conflicting case is passed, continued, or disposed of before or during the week of trial, the attorney must immediately notify the Judge and opposing counsel.

In the event the conflicting case is passed, continued or disposed of prior to or during the week in which the case is set for trial under these Rules, the attorney shall immediately notify the Judge and opposing counsel of such fact.

CRITICAL

Each judge with an approved in-person jury proceeding will require the parties to communicate with the court if any participant in the jury proceeding, including attorneys, parties, attorney support staff, or witnesses, has tested positive for COVID-19

Each judge with an approved in-person jury proceeding will require the parties to communicate with the court if any participant in the jury proceeding, including attorneys, parties, attorney support staff, or witnesses, has tested positive for COVID-19

WARNING

During a trial or hearing, no one may approach the Judge, Clerk, or other hearing participants about unrelated matters without the Court's permission.

During the course of a trial or hearing, no person shall approach the Judge, Clerk or other participants in the hearing (including counsel) about matters not related to the hearing, without the permission of the Court.

INFO

Attorneys may notify the Court of scheduled vacations in accordance with the cited regional rule.

Attorneys may notify the Court of scheduled vacations in accordance with Rule 11 of the Regional Rules of Administration of the Ninth Administrative Judicial Region.