Madison County District Court, Texas Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial preparation materials

The listed trial-preparation materials must be brought to the Pretrial Hearing.

Pursuant to Rule 166 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the following documents and materials shall be provided to all opposing counsel and any self-represented party no fewer than five (5) working days prior to the scheduled Pretrial Hearing, and must be brought to the hearing:

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Party and counsel list

The party and counsel list must identify all parties and counsel by complete, correct names and include specified representative details and physical mailing addresses for business entities.

1. Party and Counsel List: A list identifuing all parties, including any self-represented parties and attorneys of record, with complete and correct names. For any business entity, include the designated representative's name and title, along with physical mailing addresses.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial witness list

The trial witness list must include each witness's name, address, and testimony subject matter, consistent with Texas disclosure requirements.

2. Trial Witness List: A complete list of trial witnesses, including the name, address, and subject matter of testimony, consistent with the disclosure requirements under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Jury charge

For a jury trial, a draft proposed Jury Charge must be prepared and submitted.

3. Draft Jury Charge or Bench Trial Documents: Prepare and submit a draft of the proposed Jury Charge.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

For a bench trial, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be submitted.

If the case will proceed as a bench trial, submit proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit list

A comprehensive exhibit list must be submitted, and exhibit copies must be prepared for opposing counsel, the Court Reporter, and the Court.

4. Exhibit List and Copies: A comprehensive exhibit list must be submitted, with copies prepared for opposing counsel, the Court Reporter, and the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibits

Exhibits must be pre-marked and comply with the Madison County General Order Regarding Evidence.

Exhibits must be pre-marked and in compliance with the Madison County General Order Regarding Evidence.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibits

Inadmissible material, including references to insurance, must be redacted.

Any inadmissible material (e.g., references to insurance) shall be redacted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Evidentiary objections

Counsel must be prepared to argue evidentiary objections at the Pretrial Hearing.

Be prepared to argue evidentiary objections during the Pretrial Hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Deposition designations

Deposition designations must include deposition excerpts or edited video testimony and identify page and line numbers in the intended trial sequence.

5. Deposition Designations: Submit excerpts of depositions or edited video testimony, clearly identifying the page and line numbers in the sequence intended to be presented at trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

All Motions in Limine must be filed and prepared for discussion at the hearing in accordance with the Madison County Standing Order in Limine.

6. Motions in Limine: All Motions in Limine must be filed and prepared for discussion at the hearing pursuant to the Madison County Standing Order in Limine.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial logistics

Counsel must inform the Court of anticipated scheduling needs, audio-visual equipment use, estimated trial duration, and potential scheduling conflicts.

7 .Trial Logistics: Counsel shall inform the Court of anticipated trial scheduling needs, use of any audio-visual equipment, estimated duration of the trial, and any potential scheduling conflicts.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Petition

The Petitioner must attach a copy of the order to the original petition and every copy of the petition.

8.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy ofthis order to the original petition and to each copy ofthe petition.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Email

Emails responding to an inquiry from the judge must be copied to all attorneys of record and any self-represented parties, except when a party has a constitutional or statutory right to communicate ex parte.

Emails sent to the judge's email address in response to an inquiry by the judge shall be copied to all attomeys of record, as well as any self-represented parties, except in circumstances in which a party has a constifutional or stafutory right to communicate with the court in an ex parte manner.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Email

Emails responding to an inquiry from the judge must include the sender's full name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and State Bar of Texas number if applicable.

Such emails shall include the sender's full name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and State Bar of Texas number (if applicable).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

A filed motion seeking affirmative relief must be accompanied by an order in a form that grants or denies the motion.

2.15.2 Form of orders. All filed motions seeking affirmative relief from the court shall be accompanied by an order in such form as to grant or deny the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pleading

A pleading submitted by a represented party must be signed by at least one attorney of record.

Every pleading submitted by a party represented by an attorney shall be signed by at least one attorney of record and include the contact information required under TRCP 57 or, for criminal matters, Article 1.052 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pleading

A party not represented by an attorney must sign their own pleadings.

A party not represented by an attorney shall sign their own pleadings and include the contact information Iisted in TRCP 57 or Article '1.052.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

An attorney who has appeared in a case may withdraw only by filing a motion that includes the information required by TRCP 10.

An attorney who has entered a appearance i. *y case may withdraw only by filing a motion with the court. The motion must include the information required by TRCP 10.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

In criminal cases, appointed counsel seeking to withdraw must comply with Article 26.04 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

In criminal cases, appointed counsel must comply with Article 26.04 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to withdraw.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Certification

Newly retained counsel may not be permitted to substitute for counsel of record unless they certify that they are prepared to proceed without causing any delay of the proceedings.

Newly retained counsel may not be permitted to substitute for counsel of record unless they certify that they are prepared to proceed without causing any delay of the proceedings.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

If the motion lacks the signature of substitute counsel and/or the client, withdrawing counsel must attach to the motion a copy of the cover letter sent to the client advising them of the motion's filing.

If the motion does not contain the signature of substitute counsel and/or the client, withdrawing counsel must attach a copy to the motion of the cover letter sent to the clien! advising them of the motion s fili.g.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice to client

The notice to the client must state that the court will be asked to grant withdrawal on or after ten days from the notice date if no objection is filed.

The notice must inform the client that the court will be requested to grant the withdrawal on or after ten (10) days from the date of the notice, if no objection is filed.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Client notice

In criminal cases, appointed counsel must advise their client in accordance with Article 26.04 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before withdrawing.

In criminal cases, appointed counsel must advise their client in accordance with Article 26.04 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before withdrawing as counsel.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

A motion must be accompanied by a separate proposed order signed by all attorneys.

A separate proposed order granting the requested relief must accompany the motion and be signed by all attomeys.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of conference

A discovery motion must include a proposed order and a Certificate of Conference to avoid being deemed premature.

A discovery motion may be deemed premature unless the movanfs counsel has: (1) made a good faith attempt to obtain the discovery or requested relief by agreement with opposing counsel; (2) complied with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and either was unsuccessful or demonstrates good cause fornot doing so; and (3) included a proposed order and a Certificate of Conference in accordance with Rule 3.L5.7.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Deposition notice

A deposition notice setting an unagreed date, time, or location must include the stated conference language.

“A conference was held (or attempted) with the counsel for opposing party to agree to a time, date, location, and materials to be produced. Agreement could not be reached (or counsel will not respond) and the deposition is therefore being taken pursuant to this notice.”

CRITICAL

A motion to retain must be filed at least 10 days before the noticed date and include a memorandum stating the factual and legal grounds and a compliant proposed pretrial order.

A written motion to retain shall be filed by any party desiring to retain a case at least ten (10) days prior to the date specified in the notice described in rule 3.19.2 above. The motion must be accompanied by a written memorandum outlining the factual and legal grounds for avoiding dismissal for want of prosecution, along with a proposed pretrial order that complies with Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 165a(1).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to retain objection

An objection to a motion to retain must be filed as a written memorandum stating its factual and legal basis within three days of service of the motion.

A party objecting to a motion to retain shall file a written memorandum setting forth factual and legal basis for any objection to the motion to retain within three (3) days of service of the motion to retain.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

The motion must set forth each ground in numbered sequence, stating the specific facts relied upon for each. It should identify the source of each fact and indicate where those facts appear in the summary judgment evidence. Each ground must be accompanied by a clear and concise argurnent, including appropriate citations to legal authority and specific references to the supporting evidence.

The motion must set forth each ground in numbered sequence, stating the specific facts relied upon for each. It should identify the source of each fact and indicate where those facts appear in the summary judgment evidence. Each ground must be accompanied by a clear and concise argurnent, including appropriate citations to legal authority and specific references to the supporting evidence.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Summary judgment response

The response must address each ground in the same numbered sequence used in the motion for summary judgment. It should clearly state the specific facts relied uporu identify the source of each fact, and indicate where those facts are located within the summary judgment evidence. Each point must include a concise and well-supported argument with citations to relevant authorities and direct references to the supporting evidence.

The response must address each ground in the same numbered sequence used in the motion for summary judgment. It should clearly state the specific facts relied uporu identify the source of each fact, and indicate where those facts are located within the summary judgment evidence. Each point must include a concise and well-supported argument with citations to relevant authorities and direct references to the supporting evidence.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request to remove trial setting

To remove a trial setting based on settlement, one of three specified documents must be filed, with the stated signature and jury-waiver requirements.

3.25.7 Removal of trial setting due to settlement. To remove a trial setting from the court's docket based on settlement, one of the following must be filed: a. a non-suit or agreed dismissal signed by all parties with pending claims; b. an agreed judgment signed by all parties; or c. a notice of settlement signed by all partieg accompanied by a waiver of jury trial if a jury demand has been made.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion and response

Must include

proposed order

Motions and responses must be written and accompanied by a separate proposed order granting or denying the requested relief.

4.1.8.2 Form. Motions and responses shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a proposed order granting or denying the relief sought. The proposed order shall be a separate document.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Unopposed motion

Must include

proposed order

An unopposed motion must be accompanied by a separate proposed order granting the requested relief, signed by all attorneys.

A separate proposed order granting the requested relief must accompany the motion and be signed by all attomeys.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Certificate of conference

The certificate of conference must reproduce verbatim one of the forms in the court’s website document titled “Certificate of Conference and/or Notice.”

The Certificate of Conference must conform verbatim to one of the forms provided in the document titled'Certificate of Conference and/or Notice'available on the court's website.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to retain

Must include

proposed order

A motion to retain must include a written memorandum stating the factual and legal basis for retaining the case and a proposed pretrial order complying with TRCP Rule 165a(1).

Said motion shall include a written memorandum setting forth the factual and legal basis why the case should not be dismissed for want of prosecution, together with a proposed pretrial order complying with TRCP Rule 165a(1).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Objection to motion to retain

An objection to a motion to retain must be filed in a written memorandum stating its factual and legal basis within three days after service.

A partv objecting to a motion to retain shall file a written memorandum setting forth factual and legal basis for any objection to the motion to retain within three (3) days of service of the motion to retain.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order decree or judgment

Unless ordered otherwise, plaintiff’s or petitioner’s counsel must reduce orders, decrees, and judgments to writing, obtain opposing counsel’s approval as to form, and deliver them to the court within 20 days, or within 10 days for temporary orders.

within twenty (20) days [ten (10) days for any type of temporary orders] after rendition, announcement of court's ruling or announcement of settlement by counsel, plaintiff/petitioner's counsel shall cause, unless ordered otherwise, all orders, decrees and judgments of any kind to be reduced to writing, approved as to form by opposing counsel and to be delivered to the court for signafure.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Response to motion for entry

A party responding to a motion for entry must present opposing counsel with a written list of objections or an alternative proposed order at least three days before the hearing.

a party responding to a motion filed under subsection a. of this rule shall at least three (3) days prior to the hearing present to opposing counsel a written list of objections to the order (or an alternative proposed order).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial records

In cases where division of the marital estate is disputed, the listed records must be exchanged without objection upon written request of counsel.

4.25.3 Items to be exchanged. In all cases where the division of the marital estate is in dispute the following items shall be exchanged without objection upon written request of counsel: a. copies of all insurance policies, including home, auto, life and medical; b. copies of all promissory notes, deeds of tmst and deeds evidencing ownership of real propertp including contracts for deeds and time sharing contracts; c. copies of all stockt mutual fund participation and investment portfolios and account statements relating thereto, held by the parties, in the narne of the parties or for the benefit of the parties; d. copies of all documents conceming employee benefits, retirement and pension funds; and e. preceding six (6) months statements for all credit card accounts in the name of the parties or either party.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of appearance

Immediately upon employment, defense counsel must give written notice to the district attorney, district clerk, and court coordinator, including the specified case information.

Immediately upon employment, the defense attomey shall give written notice of said employment to the district attomey, the district clerk and the court coordinator stating the name of the defendanf the date of and the offense(s) charged and cause number, if known.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Arraignment waiver

An arraignment waiver must be written, signed by the attorney and defendant, and filed with the clerk before noon on the day before arraignment.

Arraignment may be waived in writing if signed by both the attorney and the defendant and filed with the clerk before noon on the day prior to the scheduled arraignment.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Application for ex parte relief

Applications for ex parte relief must contain a counsel-signed certificate in a form provided in the court’s “certificate of conference and/or notice” document.

All applications for ex parte relief shall contain a certificate signed by counsel in one of the forms set forth in the document entitled "certificate of conference and/or notice" on the court's website.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for preferential setting

A motion for preferential setting must be written, verified, and clearly state the specific grounds for the request.

Motions for preferential setting shall be in writing, verified, and clearly state the specific grounds for the request.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Confirmation of hearing or setting request form

The original hearing or setting request form must be filed with the appropriate clerk, and a copy must be provided to the court coordinator.

The original form must be filed with the appropriate clerk, and a copy must be provided to the court coordinator.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motions and responses

Must include

proposed order

Motions and responses must be written and accompanied by a separate proposed order granting or denying the requested relief.

Motions and responses shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a proposed order granting or denying the relief sought. The proposed order shall be a separate document.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed jury instructions

Each party must submit its anticipated jury-charge definitions, instructions, and questions before trial or jury selection in written and electronic form using a court-specified format if applicable.

Each party must prepare and submit to the court, prior to trial or jury selection, all proposed jrry charge definitions, instructions, and questions that are anticipated based on the pleadings and evidence and for which the party bears an affirmative burden. These submissions must be provided in both written form and electronically-via email, flash drivg or another format as specified by the court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order or judgment

When funds are deposited in the court registry, the order or judgment must clearly direct the clerk on their disposition.

In cases where funds are deposited into the registry of the court it is the responsibility of all counsel and attomeys ad litem to ensure that the order or judgment clearly directs the clerk regarding the disposition of the funds.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for continuance

Must include

proposed order

A continuance request requires a motion under the cited TRCP rules accompanied by an order unless all counsel consent in writing and the court approves; a noncompliant motion will be denied without prejudice to refiling.

Unless counsel for all parties consent in writing to the request for a continuance and the same is approved by the cour! a motion must be filed pursuant to Rule 25L, et seq. of the TRCP, as amended. The motion must be accompanied by an order. Any motion that does not meet these requirements will be denied without prejudice to the right to refile.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Continuance motion

Must include

proposed order

A continuance motion must be accompanied by an order.

The motion must be accompanied by an order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Initial pleading

Each initial pleading in an applicable family law matter in the Madison County District Courts must include the Madison County Standing Restraining Order.

The Madison County Standing Restuaining Order, available on the court's website, must be attached to each initial pleading fited in applicable family law matters in the Madison County District Courts.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial information

When child or spousal support is at issue, each party must furnish the court and opposing party the specified financial records at or before the hearing, if available.

4.24.1 Financial inforrnation required. In all cases in which support of a child and/or spouse is in issue, whether temporary or final, each party shall be required to fumish the court and opposing party true and correct copies of the following, at or before the time of the hearing, if available: a. a swom statement of the household usual and ordinary monthly income and exPenses; b. all payroll statements, pay stubs; and if self-employed, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, income statements, or any other document evidencing any and all of that party's eamings from January 1 of the current year through the date of the hearing; c. federal tax retums, including attachments and schedules, for the two (2) years immediately prior to the hearing, or if retums have not been prepared, all W-2s, '1099s, K-1s or other evidence of income for said year; and d. copies of any financial statements prepared for any financial institution for the year prior to the fusthearing and from January 1 of the current year through the date of the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Inventory and appraisement

When division of the marital estate is disputed, each party must exchange and file a sworn inventory and appraisement at least 30 days before a contested hearing, subject to an agreed or court-approved earlier exchange date.

4.25.1 Inventory and appraisement required. In a case where the division of the marital estate is in dispute, each party shall exchange and file with the court a swom inventory and appraisement no later than thirty (30) days before any contested hearing date. The inventory and appraisement shall be in a form substantially similar to Form 7-"1. of the Texas Family Law Practice Manual published by the State Bar of Texas and shall list the value of each item of property and shall list each liability, the number of periodic payments in arrears, fi any, the property securing its payments and the name of the creditor. Any property or liability claimed to be separate shall be so characterized. All benefits arising from a party's employment (such as pensions, profit sharing plans, savings for thrift plans, whether vested or not) shall be identified. All property and liabilities shall be listed in a columnar form with each column totaled. The inventory shall show the net worth of the community estate and the net worth on any claimed separate estate. The parties may agree or request the court for an earlier date to exchange inventories.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Arraignment waiver

An arraignment waiver must be written, signed by the attorney and defendant, and filed with the clerk before noon on the day before arraignment.

Arraignment may be waived in writing if signed by both the attomey and the defendant and filed with the clerk before noon on the day prior to the scheduled arraignment.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Reset form

If the case is not disposed when counsel and the defendant appear for a docket, the case shall be reset using a properly completed reset form.

When counsel and the defendant appear for a docket and the case is not disposed, the case shall be reset by submitting a properly completed reset form.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of service

To set a pretrial motion for hearing, the motion must state the requested relief, pertinent facts, supporting argument and authorities, satisfy applicable signature and oath requirements, include a certificate of service, and include a proposed order.

tr order to set a pre-trial motion for hearing, the motion must: 1. succinctly state the relief sough! 2. state the facts pertinent to the motion; 3. state supporting argument with authorities; 4. be signed by counsel and, where required, by the defendanf 5. be sworn to when required; 6. contain a certificate of service; and 7. contain a proposed order granting or denying the motion in full or in part.

CRITICAL

Each segmented media file must be clearly labeled externally and in its media-device filename using the prescribed format.

Each segmented file must be clearly labeled both externally and within the media device file name using the following format: "Exhibit - [Party NameJ [DescriptionJ - [File NumberJ of [Total FilesJ " e.g., "Exhibit - Defendant Smith Statement I of 2."

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

Media submitted as an exhibit must include only the audio or video segments being offered; other content must be excluded.

Only the segments of audio or video content being offered as exhibits shall be included. For example, if a disc contains 50 jail phone calls and only a portion are being admitted, the sponsoring party must copy only those specific calls to a separate disc and offer that disc as the exhibit, excluding all others.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

Oversized or enlarged exhibits must be accompanied by 8.5-by-11-inch copies with a marked exhibit sticker on the front, which the court reporter retains for the appellate record.

IT IS F'URTHER ORDERED that all oversized or enlarged exhibits shall be accompanied by 8.5" x 1 1" copies bearing a marked exhibit sticker on the front, which shall be retained by the court reporter for the record on appeal.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

An oversized or enlarged exhibit offered must be an exact replica of the admitted exhibit.

Any oversized or enlarged exhibit offered must be an exact replica of the admitted exhibit.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Indexed list

Upon the Defense’s written request, the State must file an indexed list of all furnished or exhibited materials before trial begins.

Upon written request by Defense, the State shall file an indexed list of all furnished or exhibited materials before the commencement of trial.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Defense expert disclosure

The Defendant must provide the State each defense expert’s name, address, phone number, and field of expertise at least 21 days before the scheduled Call Docket.

The Defendant shall provide to the State, no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the scheduled Call Docket, the name, address, phone number, and field of expertise of each defense expert to be called under Rules 702,703, or 705 of the Texas Rules of Evidence.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion

If all counsel of record do not oppose a motion, the motion should clearly indicate that on its face.

If a motion is unopposed by all counsel of record, this should be clearly indicated on the face of the motion.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion hearing waiver

Counsel of record may waive a motion hearing by agreement, provided the court is notified.

Hearings on any motion may be waived with the agreement of all counsel of record, provided that notice is provided to the court.

WARNING

Applies to

Summary judgment oral argument waiver

Counsel may waive oral argument on a summary-judgment motion by mutual agreement and written notice to the court.

Likewise, oral argument on motions for summary judgment may be waived by mutual agreement of counsel by written notice to the court (see Rule 3.20).

WARNING

Applies to

Summary judgment waiver

Counsel may jointly waive oral argument on a summary-judgment motion by filing a written waiver five days before the setting.

Counsel of record may agree to submit the motion for summary judgment without oral argument by jointly filing a written waiver five (5) days prior to the setting.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The hearing notice must state the setting’s date, time, and subject matter on the court’s form; the original form must be filed with the clerk and a copy provided to the court coordinator.

It is the responsibility of the party requesting a hearing-not the court coordinator-to promptly provide written notice to the opposing party of the scheduled setting, including the date, time, and subject matter, using the courfs Confirmation of Hearing or Setting Request form. The original form must be filed with the appropriate clerl and a copy must be provided to the court coordinator.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion

If all counsel of record do not oppose a motion, the motion should clearly say so on its face.

4.18.5 Unopposed motions.If a motion is unopposed by all counsel of record, this should be clearly indicated on the face of the motion.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of delay

A party must inform the court in writing if a case on the dismissal docket is delayed by party agreement, installment payments, or a party’s bankruptcy.

If a case is put on the dismissal docket because of a delay caused by * agreement of the parties or because a debt is being paid in installments or by the bankruptcy of aparty, aparty shall inform the court of that fact in writing.

WARNING

Applies to

Docket control order

Must include

proposed order

The court may issue a docket control order on its own motion and must do so upon a timely request by any party; such orders are not automatic, and parties may submit a proposed order if they require one.

The court may, on its own motion, and shall, upon timely request by *y party, issue a docket control order establishing appropriate deadlines and settings for the case. Docket control orders are not automatically entered in every case. If the parties require one, they may submit a proposed order to the court.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibits

Oversized or enlarged exhibits may be used demonstratively, but the 8.5-by-11-inch version is the official exhibit for the appellate record.

Such exhibits may be used for demonstrative purposes before the fact finder; however, the 8.5" x 1 1" version shall serve as the official exhibit for the appellate record.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Jury charge or bench trial documents

Revisions to the jury charge or bench-trial documents are permitted as appropriate during trial.

Revisions to these documents may be made as appropriate during the trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Original order to appear

The order to appear must be signed by the judge and include notice to the defendant’s attorney, the District Attorney’s office, and the surety or bail bond person.

The original order to appear will be prepared by the criminal court coordinator, signed by the judge and e-filed with the district clerk, to include notice to ,fie defenclant's attomey, the District Attomey's office, and surety or bail bond person.