Matagorda County Justice of the Peace Courts Document Filing Requirements
419 rules from official source documents
Rules 101 to 150, page 3 of 9
Required elements, certificates, and structural requirements for court documents.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Application for court appointed attorney
The defendant must complete an application to determine eligibility for a court-appointed attorney.
An application for a court-appointed attorney must be completed to determine if defendant qualifies for a court-appointed attorney;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The sheriff must attach a copy of the order to any bail bond issued in the case.
THE SHERIFF OF MATAGORDA COUNTY IS ORDERED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THIS ORDER TO ANY BAIL BOND WHICH IS ISSUED IN THIS CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The Order must be physically attached to any bail bond issued in the case.
[TO BE PHYSICALLY ATTACHED TO ANY BAIL BOND ISSUED IN THIS CASE]
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The order must be physically attached to any bail bond issued in the case.
[TO BE PHYSICALLY ATTACHED TO ANY BAIL BOND ISSUED IN THIS CASE]
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order
If the order is entered after formal charges are filed, the court clerk must file it among the papers in the case.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Tcic conditions of bond data form
All fields must be completed for TCIC entry; missing information will delay entry and require the entering agency to contact the court.
Complete all fields to ensure timely entry into TCIC. Missing information will delay this entry and will require the entering agency to contact the court to provide the necessary information.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Community supervision report
The defendant must submit an accurately completed and signed Community Supervision report to the PTS officer as part of weekly reporting beginning the first Friday after release on bond.
REPORTING. Submit and report to pretrial supervision under the direction of Pretrial Services (PTS) of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) of Matagorda County at least once per week beginning on the first Friday after release on bond and continuing on every Friday thereafter and submit an accurately completed and signed Community Supervision report to the PTS officer;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
When bail conditions are ordered, they must be attached to any bail bond executed in the case.
Said conditions are ORDERED to be attached to any bail bond executed in this case.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order
If the order is entered after formal charges are filed, the clerk must file it among the papers in the case.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Tcic conditions of bond data form
The issuing court must complete the form and share it with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
This form is to be completed by the issuing court and shared with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Tcic conditions of bond data form
All fields on the TCIC Conditions of Bond Data Form must be completed for timely entry.
Complete all fields to ensure timely entry into TCIC.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Court appointed attorney application
The defendant must complete an application to determine eligibility for a court-appointed attorney.
An application for a court-appointed attorney must be completed to determine if defendant qualifies for a court-appointed attorney;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Tcic conditions of bond data form
All fields must be completed for timely TCIC entry; missing information will delay entry and require the entering agency to contact the court.
Complete all fields to ensure timely entry into TCIC. Missing information will delay this entry and will require the entering agency to contact the court to provide the necessary information.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The sheriff must attach a copy of this order to every bail bond issued in the case.
THE SHERIFF OF MATAGORDA COUNTY IS ORDERED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THIS ORDER TO ANY BAIL BOND WHICH IS ISSUED IN THIS CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- TCIC conditions of bond data form
The issuing court must complete the form and share it with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
This form is to be completed by the issuing court and shared with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Community supervision report
The defendant must submit an accurately completed and signed Community Supervision report to the PTS officer every Friday, beginning the first Friday after release on bond.
INITIAL REPORTING. Submit and report to pretrial supervision under the direction of Pretrial Services (PTS) of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSD) of Matagorda County at least once per week beginning on the first Friday after release on bond and continuing on every Friday thereafter and submit an accurately completed and signed Community Supervision report to the PTS officer;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The sheriff must attach a copy of the order to any bail bond issued in the case.
THE SHERIFF OF MATAGORDA COUNTY IS ORDERED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THIS ORDER TO ANY BAIL BOND WHICH IS ISSUED IN THIS CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Protective order
When address confidentiality is ordered, the specified alternative descriptions must be used for confidential locations.
IF CONFIDENTIALITY OF ADDRESSES IS ORDERED, USE THE FOLLOWING: • "Any residence of _(name/s of victim/s) in AND OR County, Texas"; • "Any place of employment/business of _ (name/s of victim/s) in AND/OR „County, Texas"; "Any Child care facility/school of (name/s of child/children) in County, Texas"; AND/OR
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The ordered conditions of bail must be attached to any bail bond executed in this case.
Said conditions are ORDERED to be attached to any bail bond executed in this case.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The conditions-of-release order must be physically attached to any bail bond issued in the case.
[TO BE PHYSICALLY ATTACHED TO ANY BAIL BOND ISSUED IN THIS CASE]
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order
If formal charges have been filed, the clerk must file this order among the papers in the case.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Court order
If the order is entered after formal charges are filed, the clerk must file it among the papers in the case.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order
If the order is entered after formal charges are filed, the court clerk must file it among the papers in the case.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Tcic conditions of bond data form
All fields must be completed for timely TCIC entry; missing information will require the entering agency to contact the court.
Complete all fields to ensure timely entry into TCIC. Missing information will delay this entry and will require the entering agency to contact the court to provide the necessary information.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
This order must be physically attached to any bail bond issued in this case.
[TO BE PHYSICALLY ATTACHED TO ANY BAIL BOND ISSUED IN THIS CASE]
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The Sheriff must attach a copy of the order to every bail bond issued in the case.
THE SHERIFF OF MATAGORDA COUNTY IS ORDERED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THIS ORDER TO ANY BAIL BOND WHICH IS ISSUED IN THIS CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order of commitment
The order must include the judge’s signature.
(**Required Signature ofjudge**)
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Tcic conditions of bond data form
The issuing court must complete the TCIC Conditions of Bond Data Form and share it with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
This form is to be completed by the issuing court and shared with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- TCIC Conditions of Bond Data Form
The issuing court must complete the form and share it with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
This form is to be completed by the issuing court and shared with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order
If the order is entered after formal charges have been filed, the clerk must file it among the papers in the case.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Financial affidavit
The defendant's financial affidavit must be signed.
A financial affidavit must be signed;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Application for court appointed attorney
An application for a court-appointed attorney must be completed to determine whether the defendant qualifies.
An application for a court-appointed attorney must be completed to determine if defendant qualifies for a court-appointed attorney;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- TCIC conditions of bond data form
All fields on the form must be completed for timely entry into TCIC.
Complete all fields to ensure timely entry into TCIC.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The sheriff must attach a copy of this order to any bail bond issued in the case.
THE SHERIFF OF MATAGORDA COUNTY IS ORDERED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THIS ORDER TO ANY BAIL BOND WHICH IS ISSUED IN THIS CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order
If the order is entered after formal charges are filed, the clerk must file the order among the case papers.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order
If the order is entered after formal charges are filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, the clerk must file it among the papers in the case.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The Order must be physically attached to any bail bond issued in this case.
[TO BE PHYSICALLY ATTACHED TO ANY BAIL BOND ISSUED IN THIS CASE]
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- TCIC conditions of bond data form
All fields on the form must be completed for timely TCIC entry.
Complete all fields to ensure timely entry into TCIC. Missing information will delay this entry and will require the entering agency to contact the court to provide the necessary information.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Request for magistrates order for emergency protection
4. To prevent future harm or offense, the Requestor asks the Magistrate to issue an Emergency Order for Protection that prohibits the Defendant from: (Mark all requested)
4. To prevent future harm or offense, the Requestor asks the Magistrate to issue an Emergency Order for Protection that prohibits the Defendant from: (Mark all requested)
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Tcic conditions of bond data form
The issuing court must complete the TCIC Conditions of Bond Data Form and share it with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
This form is to be completed by the issuing court and shared with a local law enforcement agency for entry.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The sheriff must attach a copy of the order to every bail bond issued in the case.
THE SHERIFF OF MATAGORDA COUNTY IS ORDERED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THIS ORDER TO ANY BAIL BOND WHICH IS ISSUED IN THIS CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The ordered conditions of bail must be attached to any bail bond executed in the case.
Said conditions are ORDERED to be attached to any bail bond executed in this case.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- TCIC conditions of bond data form
All fields must be completed for timely TCIC entry; missing information will delay entry and require the entering agency to contact the court for the necessary information.
Complete all fields to ensure timely entry into TCIC. Missing information will delay this entry and will require the entering agency to contact the court to provide the necessary intormation.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
This Order must be physically attached to any bail bond issued in the case.
[TO BE PHYSICALLY ATTACHED TO ANY BAIL BOND ISSUED IN THIS CASE]
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Community supervision report
The defendant must report to pretrial supervision weekly, beginning the first Friday after release on bond, and submit an accurately completed and signed Community Supervision report to the PTS officer.
1. INITIAL REPORTING. Submit and report to pretrial supervision under the direction of Pretrial Services (PTS) of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) of Matagorda County at least once per week beginning on the first Friday after release on bond and continuing on every Friday thereafter and submit an accurately completed and signed Community Supervision report to the PTS officer;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order
If this order is entered after formal charges are filed, the clerk must file it among the papers in the case.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED SUBSEQUENT TO FORMAL CHARGES BEING FILED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO FILE THIS ORDER AMONG THE PAPERS IN THE CASE.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Court appointed attorney application
The application for a court-appointed attorney must be completed to determine eligibility.
An application for a court-appointed attorney must be completed to determine if defendant qualifies for a court-appointed attorney;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Order of commitment
The order requires the judge’s signature.
(**Required Signature of judge**)
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Financial affidavit
A financial affidavit must be signed.
A financial affidavit must be signed;
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Bail bond
The sheriff must attach a copy of the order to any bail bond issued in the case.
THE SHERIFF OF MATAGORDA COUNTY IS ORDERED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THIS ORDER TO ANY BAIL BOND WHICH IS ISSUED IN THIS CASE.
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