Orange County District Court, Texas Filing Timing and Cure Windows

CRITICAL

A written motion to retain must be filed before the dismissal date stated in the notice or the case will be dismissed.

Unless a written motion to retain has been filed prior to the dismissal date as set forth in notice of intention to dismiss, such case shall be dismissed.

CRITICAL

An attorney who settles or dismisses a case set for trial must notify the court as soon as possible, and final judgment must be entered within 30 days after settlement.

When an attorney settles or dismisses a case which is set for trial, he/she shall give notice to the court as soon as possible and a final judgment shall be entered in that court within 30 days after the settlement is reached.

CRITICAL

Unless the Court orders otherwise, the parties must submit a written final judgment or order indicating whether all parties approve it as to form or substance within 30 days after a specified settlement, rendition, or verdict.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, within 30 days after any reported settlement, mediated settlement agreement that disposes of all issues, rendition, or verdict, parties shall submit to the Court a written final judgment or order, indicating whether it is approved by all parties as to form or substance.

CRITICAL

A property-division inventory must be filed at least seven days before the final court proceeding.

If the parties are asking the Court to divide property, a sworn, verified inventory listing all assets and debts must be filed at least seven (7) days before any final court proceeding.

WARNING

If a final judgment is not submitted within 30 days, the Court may presume the parties intend dismissal with prejudice and may tax costs at its discretion.

If a final judgment is not submitted to the Court within 30 days, the Court may presume that the parties intend for the case to be dismissed with prejudice with costs taxed at the Court's discretion.

WARNING

If opposing counsel has not objected within ten days after receipt of the letter, the Scheduling Order may then be filed for the Court to sign and enter.

After ten days of receipt of your letter and no objection from opposing counsel, you may then file the Scheduling Order and the Court will sign and enter the scheduling order and set the case for trial per the scheduling order.

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Mediation is required and must be completed at least fourteen (14) days before any scheduled final court proceeding or trial that is expected to exceed three hours of court time.