Maverick County District Court, Texas Filing Rules

Judges should, as far as reasonably possible, set criminal cases for trial within 180 days after indictment or information, except for good cause shown.

Exhibits must be submitted in advance of remote hearings.

A motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conference signed by movant’s counsel, except for summary-judgment, jurisdictional-plea, and other case-dispositive motions.

The exhibit email subject line must include the full cause number and a clear label identifying the exhibits.

Vulnerable individuals may contact the court to identify themselves and request special accommodations while attending court.

Keep your current email address on file with the District Clerk.

A party requesting a setting must provide a copy of the written request to opposing counsel or, if there is no counsel, to the opposing party.

Email hearing exhibits to all parties, the Court Coordinator, and the Court Reporter by 4:00 p.m. the day before the hearing, unless the Court orders otherwise.

Before filing a motion, movant’s counsel must personally attempt to arrange a conference; absent an emergency, counsel must make at least three contact attempts during regular business hours on at least two business days.

A continuance may be granted only as permitted by law and upon a proper motion under the Rules of Procedure.

If the Petitioner fails to attach the order, the Clerk must attach copies and tax their costs to the Petitioner.

Exhibits submitted for the hearing must be in PDF format.

Do not email sealed or confidential material unless the Court authorizes it.