Judge William (Bill) E. Ragsdale

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

In non-jury cases, exceptions, motions, and pleas must be filed three days before the scheduled trial.

A party requesting a civil jury trial must file a written request no later than the 10th day before trial.

Applies to

Return of service

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.

Applies to

Motion to retain

A motion to retain must state in writing the factual and legal bases for retaining the case.

Applies to

Objection to motion to retain

An objection to a motion to retain must state its basis in writing.

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.

Attorneys or defendants may reset a case under court rules no later than the day before its current setting.

Pretrial hearings remain set for their scheduled day unless a written State or Defense motion for continuance is granted.

Contact

Phone

Phone

830-792-2290

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

Parties must arrange with the clerk in advance to have files ready, and must provide each case’s number and style at least 24 hours ahead if presenting more than two cases at the uncontested docket.

Contact

Phone

The requesting party must arrange the telephone operator for a conference call; the judge will not initiate the call.