Jim Wells County District Court
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Document Format Requirements16 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Each trial exhibit must be submitted in its own single file.
Each exhibit shall be contained in a single file (i.e., one exhibit per file name).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Audio and video exhibits that are compatible with the specified media players must be submitted in their original format.
(3) audio and video files that can be played with the current version, including any extensions, of: (i) Windows Media Player, (ii) Apple Quicktime, or (iii) VideoLAN VLC MediaPlayer, must be submitted in its original format.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits containing more than one page must be Bates stamped or numbered at the bottom right corner of each page.
Bates stamped or numbered at the bottom, right corner of each page if the exhibit contains more than one page.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Each exhibit must be labeled with its exhibit number, cause number, and a descriptive title.
clearly labeled with the exhibit number (utilizing Arabic numerals in numerical order), cause number and provide a title for the exhibit (e.g., ABC Hospital Records for Plaintiff Jane Doe, Photographs of Accident Scene, etc.);
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
When multiple photographs share one exhibit number, each photograph must be marked alphabetically.
If an exhibit contains multiple photographs marked as a single exhibit number, each photograph shall be marked by a letter of the alphabet in alphabetical order.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
All evidence must be submitted electronically in a format suitable for electronic filing and storage, and exhibits may not be password protected, encrypted, or subject to rights management.
It is the intent of this rule that all evidence shall be submitted in an electronic format suitable for electronic filing and storage. The party who offers the exhibit is responsible for submitting the exhibit in the format required by this rule. Exhibits must not be password protected, encrypted, or protected by rights management.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
All exhibits must be provided to the Court Reporter before trial begins, with each exhibit contained in its own file.
All exhibits shall be in the proper electronic format and provided to the Court Reporter prior to the commencement of the trial. Each exhibit shall be contained in a single file (i.e., one exhibit per file name).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Before trial or a court proceeding, exhibits must be numerically marked, clearly identified with the cause number on the front, listed for the court reporter, and Bates stamped or page-numbered when they contain multiple pages.
Prior to the trial or court proceeding, all exhibits shall be marked numerically, and an exhibit list shall be furnished to the Court reporter. Exhibits must be clearly marked on the front of the exhibit and include the cause number. If an exhibit consists of more than one page, each page shall be Bates stamped or numbered.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
Each exhibit must be clearly marked on its front with the cause number, and every page of a multipage exhibit must be Bates stamped or numbered.
Exhibits must be clearly marked on the front of the exhibit and include the cause number. If an exhibit consists of more than one page, each page shall be Bates stamped or numbered.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
An audio or video exhibit that is incompatible with the available players must be converted to a playable format and submitted electronically.
of the three players, it must be converted by the attorney/party presenting the audio/video file at trial to a format that can be played on one of the players listed. The converted video must then be submitted electronically;
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
Each exhibit must be labeled with its exhibit number, cause number, and a descriptive title.
clearly labeled with the exhibit number (utilizing Arabic numerals in numerical order), cause number and provide a title for the exhibit (e.g., ABC Hospital Records for Plaintiff Jane Doe, Photographs of Accident Scene, etc.);
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
Multi-page exhibits must be Bates stamped or numbered at the bottom right of each page, and multiple photographs under one exhibit number must be marked alphabetically.
Bates stamped or numbered at the bottom, right corner of each page if the exhibit contains more than one page. If an exhibit contains multiple photographs marked as a single exhibit number, each photograph shall be marked by a letter of the alphabet in alphabetical order.
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It is the intent of this rule that all evidence shall be submitted in an electronic format suitable for electronic filing and storage. The party who offers the exhibit is responsible for submitting the exhibit in the format required by this rule. Exhibits must not be password protected, encrypted, or protected by rights management.
Summary: Trial exhibits must be submitted electronically in a format suitable for filing and storage and must not be password protected, encrypted, or subject to rights management.
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(1) documents must be in 300 dpi PDF searchable format; (2) photographs must be of a resolution of not less than 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (approximately 3 megapixels). Grayscale images are encouraged;
Summary: Documents must be searchable 300 dpi PDFs, and photographs must be at least 2,048 by 1,536 pixels; grayscale images are encouraged.
We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?
Exhibits a party intends to offer into evidence and all other documents a party intends to present to the Court for consideration shall be: (1) documents must be in 300 dpi PDF searchable format; (2) photographs must be of a resolution of not less than 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (approximately 3 megapixels). Grayscale images are encouraged; (3) audio and video files that can be played with the current version, including any extensions, of: (i) Windows Media Player, (ii) Apple Quicktime, or (iii) VideoLAN VLC MediaPlayer, must be submitted in its original format.
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Summary: Documents and exhibits must be submitted as searchable 300 dpi PDFs, photographs must be at least 2,048 by 1,536 pixels, and compatible audio and video files must be submitted in their original format.
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individually uploaded to the Dropbox Shared Folder; and,
Summary: Each exhibit must be uploaded individually to the designated Dropbox shared folder.
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
An attorney seeking an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus appointment must submit a letter of intent to the Court Manager for the relevant county.
Each attorney who desires to accept appointments as attorney ad litem, a guardian ad litem or amicus attorney shall submit a letter of intent to accept such appointments to the Court Manager for the county in which the attorney desires to accept appointments.
Document Type
Letter Of Intent
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Sensitive Data in exhibits or witness statements must be redacted before the materials are admitted into evidence.
All Sensitive Data, as defined in Rule 21c of the Texas Rule of Civil Procedure and Rule 4.1 of the Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases, contained in exhibits or witness statements shall be redacted prior to admission into evidence.
Document Type
Exhibits Or Witness Statements
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
If approval is not obtained within seven business days, the parties may submit the proposed order directly and the transmittal correspondence must state the submission date and method, whether communication occurred, and the substance of any communication.
If approval cannot be obtained within seven (7) business days, the parties may submit proposed orders directly to the Court for consideration. The transmittal correspondence to the Court shall include: (a) the date on which the proposed order was submitted to opposing counsel or pro se party and the manner of transmittal, (b) a statement as to whether opposing counsel or pro se party has communicated with counsel concerning the proposed order, and (c) if communication was had, a summary of the contents of said communication.
Document Type
Transmittal Correspondence
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders and judgments must be submitted to opposing counsel or the pro se party for approval as to form, must bear original signatures, and any attorney signing for another must include a permission notation.
All proposed orders or judgments concerning rulings of the Court in civil cases shall be submitted to opposing counsel or pro se party for approval as to form only. All signatures must be original. An attorney may sign on behalf of another attorney with a notation that the order was signed "with permission" of said attorney.
Document Type
Proposed Order Or Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
The setting request must include a certification that a copy was delivered to all other parties of record and that the requesting attorney consulted with all parties about the requested dates or made reasonable efforts to obtain agreement.
I certify that a copy of this setting request has been delivered to all other parties of record. I further certify that I have consulted with all parties and the above requested dates are agreeable to all parties or I have made all reasonable efforts to obtain an agreement on an agreed setting date but an agreement could not be reached.
Document Type
Setting Request
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
The party offering a video or audio exhibit containing a party or witness statement must transcribe it.
All video and/or audio exhibits which contain a statement made by a party or witness shall be transcribed by the party offering same
Document Type
Video Or Audio Exhibits
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
Before trial or a court proceeding, exhibits must be numerically marked and an exhibit list must be provided to the court reporter.
Prior to the trial or court proceeding, all exhibits shall be marked numerically, and an exhibit list shall be furnished to the Court reporter.
Document Type
Exhibits
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Each exhibit must be individually uploaded to the Dropbox Shared Folder.
individually uploaded to the Dropbox Shared Folder;
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
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Converted audio or video exhibits must be submitted electronically.
The converted video must then be submitted electronically;
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Within 30 days after trial-court disposition or exhaustion of all appeals, appointed counsel must submit a fee-and-expense voucher on the form provided by the trial court.
1.23. Not later than thirty (30) days after the case is disposed by the trial court or all appeals are exhausted, the appointed attorney shall prepare and submit to the trial court a voucher for the payment of fees and expenses on a form provided by the trial court.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 4 | B. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF APPOINTED ATTORNEYS PAID BY TRIAL COURT
Exhibits must be provided to the Court Reporter before the trial commences.
All exhibits shall be in the proper electronic format and provided to the Court Reporter prior to the commencement of the trial.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 8 | ARTICLE III. REMOTE PROCEEDINGS, 3.03
Exhibits must be placed in a Dropbox Shared Folder by 4:00 p.m. on the day before the proceeding, or by 4:00 p.m. the preceding Friday when the proceeding date falls on a Monday.
(a) placed in a Dropbox Shared Folder before the court proceeding no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled court proceeding. If the date falls on a Monday, the exhibits shall be placed in the Dropbox folder no later than 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday;
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 8 | ARTICLE III. REMOTE PROCEEDINGS, 3.03
Exhibits intended for use at a teleconference court proceeding must be placed in a Dropbox Shared Folder by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding day, or by 4:00 p.m. the preceding Friday when the proceeding is on Monday.
(a) placed in a Dropbox Shared Folder before the court proceeding no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled court proceeding. If the date falls on a Monday, the exhibits shall be placed in the Dropbox folder no later than 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday;
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Page 8 | ARTICLE III. REMOTE PROCEEDINGS
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of the required video or audio exhibit transcription must be provided to all opposing parties in a timely manner.
a copy of the transcription shall be provided to all opposing parties in a timely manner.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Sensitive Data in exhibits and witness statements must be redacted before those materials are admitted into evidence.
All Sensitive Data, as defined in Rule 21c of the Texas Rule of Civil Procedure and Rule 4.1 of the Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases, contained in exhibits or witness statements shall be redacted prior to admission into evidence.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
A pro se party lacking the electronic equipment necessary for video appearance must contact the appropriate court at least 72 hours before the proceeding.
If a party to the court proceeding is pro se and does not have access to electronic equipment that is necessary to attend the video court proceeding, that party must contact the appropriate court, at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the scheduled court proceeding.
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The Brooks County contact may be reached by telephone at 361-325-5604 extension 183 or by email at acarbajal@co.brooks.tx.us.
Brooks County: Tel. No.: 361-325-5604, ext. 183 Email: acarbajal@co.brooks.tx.us
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The Jim Wells County District Court may be contacted by telephone at 361-668-5718 or by email at districtcourt@co.jim-wells.tx.us.
Jim Wells County: Tel. No.: 361-668-5718 email: districtcourt@co.jim-wells.tx.us
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