Polk County Justice of the Peace Courts Filing Rules

A party has 10 days from the date of notice to file a motion objecting to a mediation referral.

A motion to retain must state in writing the factual and legal basis for retaining the case.

A movant must deliver each pleading to the opposing party and the court as provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

Questions about jury impaneling may be directed by phone to the District Clerk's office.

Motions for continuance should be filed no later than three days before a scheduled court appearance, and applicable notice and pleading requirements of law must be followed.

When filing a civil jury-trial request, the filer must pay the jury fee or file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Cost; jury fees are non-refundable.

A draft order must not share a page with a pleading, motion, or certificate of service, and it must have a heading showing the cause number, case style, and court.

In jury cases, motions in limine, exceptions, and pre-trial motions and pleas must be presented and heard at the pre-trial hearing, except continuance motions based on new circumstances.