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Judge

Judge Curtis W. Brancheau

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Hutchinson County District Court, Texas

Adjournments

  • Opposing counsel objecting to an immediate jury-trial setting must file a verified continuance motion stating detailed grounds within 14 days after receiving the setting request.
  • Continuance motions must be written, comply with applicable rules, and detail the reason for delay; noncompliant motions will not be considered.

Request must include

Reason for Request
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Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing Requirements

In all cases where support, either temporary or final, is an issue, financial information statements shall be filed before the temporary hearing, per 84th District Court Standing Order.

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Filing Requirements

A certificate of conference is required for all settings in which the requesting attorney is aware of the existence of opposing counsel.

Document
Setting request
Placement
Certificate section

Must include

  • Certificate of conference
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Filing Requirements

No less than one (1) week before trial, any suggested special issues are to be provided to the Court as well as a brief summation of the case and a proposed jury charge. Said summation and jury charge are to be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the Judge and not filed with the Clerk.

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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Setting requests must be made through the Court’s website, estimate the time required, and be sent to opposing counsel and the county District Clerk.

All requests for setting **must be made through the Court's website**, 84thcourt.com, and contain an estimate of the length of time required to conduct the trial or hearing with a copy of same sent to opposing counsel and the District Clerk of the county the case is filed in.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Opposing counsel objecting to an immediate jury-trial setting must file a verified continuance motion stating detailed grounds within 14 days after receiving the setting request.

If opposing counsel objects to the immediate setting of a case for jury trial, they must file a verified motion for continuance, within 14 days of receipt of said request, setting out their grounds for continuance in detail (e.g., additional discovery is required, material witnesses are unavailable, etc.).

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Continuance motions must be written, comply with applicable rules, and detail the reason for delay; noncompliant motions will not be considered.

All motions for continuance shall be made in writing and comply with any applicable rules. The motion or request shall state, in detail, the reason for the delay. **A motion for continuance will not be considered unless the foregoing has been complied with.**

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Common questions about Judge Curtis W. Brancheau's rules

What must be included with setting request filings before Judge Curtis W. Brancheau?

The rule requires certificate of conference. A setting request must include a certificate of conference when the requesting attorney knows opposing counsel exists.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Settings

What must be included with jury instructions filings before Judge Curtis W. Brancheau?

At least one week before trial, suggested special issues, a brief case summation, and a proposed jury charge must be provided to the Court; the summation and charge must be sent to the Judge by mail, fax, or email rather than filed with the Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Jury Trials

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Curtis W. Brancheau?

The request must include reason for request. Opposing counsel objecting to an immediate jury-trial setting must file a verified continuance motion stating detailed grounds within 14 days after receiving the setting request.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Jury Trials

Is electronic filing required before Judge Curtis W. Brancheau?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Setting requests must be made through the Court’s website, estimate the time required, and be sent to opposing counsel and the county District Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Settings
Complete rules summary for Judge Curtis W. Brancheau

Setting requests must be made through the Court’s website, estimate the time required, and be sent to opposing counsel and the county District Clerk.

A setting request must include a certificate of conference when the requesting attorney knows opposing counsel exists.

Opposing counsel objecting to an immediate jury-trial setting must file a verified continuance motion stating detailed grounds within 14 days after receiving the setting request.

At least one week before trial, suggested special issues, a brief case summation, and a proposed jury charge must be provided to the Court; the summation and charge must be sent to the Judge by mail, fax, or email rather than filed with the Clerk.

When temporary or final support is at issue, financial information statements must be filed before the temporary hearing.

Continuance motions must be written, comply with applicable rules, and detail the reason for delay; noncompliant motions will not be considered.