Liberty County Justice of the Peace Courts Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Deadline

10 business days

A motion to retain must be filed at least 10 business days before the dismissal date specified in the notice.

Motions to retain shall be filed with the Court at least 10 business days prior to the date specified in the notice of dismissal for want of prosecution.

An objection to a motion to retain must state its basis in writing within 3 days after service of the motion.

Parties objecting to a motion to retain shall state in writing the basis for any objection to the motion to retain within 3 days of service of a motion to retain.

Applies to

Civil jury demand

A civil jury demand is due at least 14 days before the scheduled trial date; an untimely demand waives the jury-trial right unless the presiding judge excuses the late filing for good cause.

A party requesting a civil jury trial shall file a written request to the court no later than 14 days before the date a case is set for trial. If the demand is not timely, then the right for a jury trial is waived, unless the late filing is excused by the presiding judge for good cause.