Judge Monty Wayne Kimball
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for case-related legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached form before using AI-generated information in a submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and responsibility for compliance.
Court's wording
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any Al-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being, and 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorneys submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.
1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case.
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- •AI disclosure
The certification states that a human verified the accuracy of all AI-created or AI-contributed information using traditional, non-AI legal sources before submission.
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- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence- including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis-was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being.
Attorneys and self-represented litigants who use AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and responsibility for compliance.
Court's wording
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall, before using any AI-generated information in a Court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language drafted, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or supplied by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources, by a human being or attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorney submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.
The AI-use certification states that the signer will comply with the Standing Order, that generative-AI contributions must be verified using traditional non-AI legal sources before submission, and that noncompliance may result in sanctions or contempt.
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- Certification regarding use of artificial intelligence
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- •AI disclosure
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## CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self represented litigant in the 394$^{th}$ Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before filing or submission to this Court verified as accurate by using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being or an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Texas using traditional (non-AI) sources. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.
Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding.
Court's wording
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and 2. that the person understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.
The certification requires the attorney or self-represented litigant to affirm review and compliance with the AI standing order, human verification of AI-created or AI-contributed information, and awareness of potential sanctions for noncompliance.
Court's wording
## CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the 394$^{th}$ Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being licensed to practice in the State of Texas. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.
When satisfied the forms are complete, the DRO shall provide the self-represented litigants with a completed Uncontested Docket Checklist.
After September 1, 2026, self-represented litigants in qualifying uncontested Hudspeth County family law cases must have proposed final orders and necessary related documents reviewed by the DRO, as available.
Court's wording
To assist the Court in conducting its uncontested docket in an efficient manner, IT IS ORDERED that self-represented litigants in uncontested family law cases in the 394th District Court after September 1, 2026, must have their proposed final orders review by the Hudspeth Domestic Relations Office (DRO). Required criteria: - A petition for divorce, a suit affecting the parent child relationship, or other family law case is pending in Hudspeth County. - The suit is uncontested, either by agreement (decree/order is signed by the other party) or a default (other party has signed a global waiver or has been served and failed to file an answer following the prescribed time-period); and - No party to the suit is presently represented by an attorney. As available, DRO staff attorneys shall review the final order/decree, any necessary attachments, and any other necessary documents.
The certification states that the filer understands that failure to comply with the AI Standing Order or certification may result in responsibility and sanctions, including contempt.
Court's wording
3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The standing order does not prohibit electronic filing as mandated by TRCP 21(f).
Nothing in this standing order prohibits the use of electronic' filing as mandated by TRCP 21(f).
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Litigants presenting a suit must provide the Uncontested Docket Checklist to the court at least one week before setting the case on the uncontested docket.
The litigants presenting the suit shall provide the Uncontested Docket Checklist to the court at least one week prior to setting the case on the uncontested docket.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Covered DFPS court records are confidential and maintained as such by the District Clerk; specified court personnel and parties may access them, while others may request access using Exhibit A.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that access to affidavits, court reports, and other documents filed in a suit brought by DFPS pursuant to Chapters 261, 262, and 264 of the Texas Family Code are CONFIDENTIAL and shall be maintained by the District Clerk of Hudspeth County as such. The Clerk of the Court shall, allow access to these pleadings, orders, and documents to the court, an associate judge, DFPS employees, employees of a Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) acting as art authorized agent of DFPS, a party, a party's attorney, any attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem for the child, and the Office of the Attorney General. Any other person or entity requesting access to a confidential case file subject to this standing order may submit a request to the Court using the form attached as Exhibit "A".
Civil cases
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Public access to covered DFPS case records is restricted; only DFPS, the parties and their listed representatives may access the records unless the Court specifically authorizes and orders otherwise.
Public access to pleadings, orders, and documents filed in suits brought by DFPS pursuant to Chapters 261, 262, and 264 of the Texas Family Code is restricted. The District Clerk shall prohibit and prevent access to court records in these cases to anyone other than DFPS, the parties, their attorneys, the child’s attorney ad litem, and the guardian ad litem, unless specifically authorized and so ordered by this Court.
Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
If technical difficulties occur, notify the Court Coordinator immediately by telephone or email using the contact information provided in the hearing notice.
If technical difficulties occur, notify the Court Coordinator immediately by telephone or email using the contact information provided in the hearing notice.
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