McCulloch County Justice of the Peace Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- Attorneys or defendants may reset a case, following court rules, no later than the day before its current setting.
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
The request shall be in writing and shall conform to the applicable rule.
State and Defense must either announce ready or file a written motion for continuance.
If the defendant waives jury at the docket call, a written waiver, signed by counsel and/or defendant must be present.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A date under these rules that falls on a court holiday moves to the first business date after the holiday.
When any date mentioned in these rules falls on a court holiday, the applicable date shall be the first business date following the holiday.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
For adequate notice on an attorney’s motion to withdraw, use certified mail with return receipt requested.
Adequate notice is by certified mail, return receipt requested.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
The jury fee must be paid when the jury-trial request is filed.
The jury fee shall be paid upon filing of the request.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
At the scheduled jury setting, the State and Defense must announce ready or file a written motion for continuance.
State and Defense must either announce ready or file a written motion for continuance.
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Attorneys or defendants may reset a case, following court rules, no later than the day before its current setting.
Attorneys or defendants may reset cases no later than the day before the current setting in accordance with court rules.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys should observe ethics canons concerning discussion of cases with the media and improper ex parte communications with the Judge.
(a) Attorneys should observe the letter and spirit of all canons of ethics, including those dealing with discussion of cases with representatives of the media and those concerning improper ex parte communications with the Judge.
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