Polk County Justice of the Peace Courts Service and Proof of Service Rules

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

Service

Mail

Adequate notice for a motion to withdraw is sent by certified mail with return receipt requested.

Adequate notice is by certified mail, return receipt requested.

CRITICAL

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

A movant shall deliver a copy of each pleading to any opposing party and to the court in the manner and within the time provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

CRITICAL

If the stated requirements are not satisfied, a motion to withdraw or substitute counsel must be presented at a hearing after notice to the client and all other parties.

If all requirements above are not satisfied, a motion to withdraw or to substitute another attorney must be presented at a hearing after notice to the client and to all other parties.

CRITICAL

Pretrial motions must be served on the County Attorney 21 days before the hearing.

Pretrial motions must be filed and served on the County Attorney 21 days prior to any such hearing.

WARNING

Authorization to serve citation is governed by Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 501.2 and other applicable rules and laws.

Authorization to serve citation is governed by Rule 501.2 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and any other applicable rules and laws.