Kerr County Justice of the Peace Courts Filing Rules

A party must file a motion objecting to mediation referral within 10 days after notice.

The person verifying a return of service must file an affidavit stating that they are not a party to and have no interest in the suit, either before or with the return; the affidavit may be included in the verified return.

Questions about jury impaneling or jury service may be directed to the jury office by phone.

A continuance request must be written and made at least 24 hours before the scheduled court date; the court may continue a suit for good cause shown by affidavit.

A person seeking court authorization to serve citations or notices may apply by written affidavit on a court-supplied form or a similar suitable application, and the Court may authorize service upon approval.

A civil jury-trial request must be in writing.

The jury fee must be paid when the jury-trial request is filed.

In jury cases, motions in limine, exceptions, and pretrial motions and pleas must be presented and heard at the pretrial hearing, except continuance motions based on new circumstances.