Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge John Edward Neill

Judge • Johnson County Courts at Law

Communication

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Email
amorris@johnsoncountytx.org
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jmcconathy@johnsoncountytx.org

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Johnson County Courts at Law publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 16 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Sealing

All 6
  • The County Clerk must deliver printed copies with a copy of the Order in a sealed, specifically labeled envelope to the authorized persons.

  • Criminal history record information is confidential and for the court’s exclusive use; the County Clerk may release it only under an order from the presiding judge.

  • The County Clerk must not deliver the criminal history records electronically.

Filing Requirements

All 3
  • Applies to
    Application for payment of fee deposit

    The appointed Attorney Ad Litem must file an application for payment with verification of fees incurred, and the Clerk pays the deposit after judicial review and approval.

  • Applies to
    Application for receipt and acceptance of foreign guardianship

    For applications filed after the order’s effective date, attach certified copies of all guardianship papers filed and recorded in the foreign court, including either a signed provisional transfer order or a signed transfer order.

  • Applies to
    Physical evidence

    Physical evidence offered at a remote detention hearing must be displayed so all listed participants can view it simultaneously.

Formatting

All 2
  • A testifying party or witness must be clearly seen, identified, and heard on camera; the Court will not allow testimony to proceed without an unobstructed view unless the witness complies with that requirement.

  • Physical evidence offered at a remote detention hearing must be displayed so the court, attorneys, parties, and witness can view it simultaneously.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email

    When practicable, digital copies of physical evidence that can be prepared should be emailed to the court coordinator, court reporter, and counsel before the hearing.

  • Contact
    Email

    If practicable, digital copies of physical evidence should be emailed to the court coordinator, court reporter, and parties' counsel before the hearing.

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