Moore County Court at Law Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Moore County Court at Law

For Moore County Court at Law filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for Request

Communication

Court-wide

Email

portega@moore-tx.com

Scheduling

Phone

(806) 935-2440

Scheduling

Phone

Clerk

Moore County District Clerk: (806) 935-4218; Moore County Clerk: (806) 935-2009

Fax

(806) 935-5102

Scheduling

Phone

Scheduling

Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
A setting request must estimate the time needed for the trial or hearing.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
A letter confirming the hearing or an order setting the hearing must be filed within 10 days of the requested setting, or the hearing time is vacated and must be reset.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
Counsel or a party may request a trial setting from the Court Administrator, and settings are ordered by the filing date of the request.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Court-level rules
A copy of the setting request must be sent to opposing counsel and the clerk where the case is filed.

Document Format Requirements

Court-level rules
Exhibit-submission emails must identify the Respondent's initials, cause number, and exhibit number in the subject line.

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
A continuance motion or request must detail the reason for delay, and the motion will not be considered unless the stated requirements are met.