Panola County District Court, Texas Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Deadline

5 working days

Criminal-case motions must be filed with the District Clerk at least five working days before the pre-trial hearing.

All motions shall be filed with the District Clerk and served on the District Attorney at least five (5) working days before the pre-trial hearing.

Deadline

5 working days

Civil motions in limine, special exceptions, other pre-trial motions, and pleas must be filed at least five working days before the pre-trial hearing, unless a longer period is required or a shorter period is allowed for good cause.

All motions in limine, special exceptions, other pre-trial motions and pleas shall be filed and copies served on opposing counsel at least five (5) working days before the pre-trial hearing, unless a longer period for filing is otherwise required or a shorter period allowed for good cause.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, counsel must submit a proposed judgment or dismissal order within 30 days after the specified verdict, judgment, or settlement announcement.

Within 30 days after the Court has announced a verdict or judgment or the Court receives a written announcement of settlement from either party or from a mediator, counsel shall submit to the Court a proposed judgment or dismissal order, unless ordered otherwise.

Criminal cases

Attorney Fee Vouchers must be submitted to the judge after final disposition of the case in the trial court.

d. Attorney Fee Vouchers shall be submitted to the judge following the final disposition of the case in the trial court.