Judge Karen K. Ballard

Jury fees must be paid when the request is submitted and are non-refundable.

The Court may charge a party who fails to comply with the TRCP for necessary copies, up to $1.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

The Court accepts personal, company, and attorney-firm checks, cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, and credit/debit cards.

Applies to

Withdrawal motion

An attorney of record may withdraw by filing a written motion with the Court that shows good cause.

Applies to

Substitution of counsel

An attorney who wishes to appoint substitute counsel must provide the Court with the substitute attorney’s contact information.

Applies to

Suggestion of bankruptcy

A party must file a written suggestion of bankruptcy with the Court to provide notice of a bankruptcy petition.

Applies to

Withdrawal or substitution motion

For any withdrawal or substitution of counsel, the motion and all contact information provided in it must be delivered to the party.

Copies of the suggestion of bankruptcy must be served on all parties to the suit.

A copy of the transfer order must be delivered to each party or their attorney of record.

A civil continuance motion must be written, explain why postponement is necessary, and be filed at least three business days before trial or the hearing.

Continuance requests must be submitted in writing at least three business days before trial or hearing unless the grounds arose later; applicable notice and pleading requirements must be followed, and the Court may decide the motion with or without a hearing.

The Court will verify a reported trial assignment and reset the case if the assignment is confirmed.