Judge Kerry D. Williamson
Judge • Nacogdoches County Justice of the Peace Courts
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideNacogdoches County Justice of the Peace Courts publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 135 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Fees
All 50Jury 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.
Filing Requirements
All 33- 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.
Service
All 20- 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.
Adjournments
All 11A 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.
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