Judge James (Jim) A. Payne Jr.

Applies to

Jury instructions

The party entitled to open and close must prepare the standard introductory and concluding jury instructions.

Applies to

Proposed order

If a motion, special exception, or dilatory plea will be unopposed, the moving party must send a proposed order signed by counsel indicating approval.

The parties must furnish enough information for the Court to identify net resources and the ability to provide child support.

The referenced Rule 4.11 provisions govern continuances in criminal cases, subject to Chapter 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

After docket calls, parties may agree to reset a case for another week during the term, but the reset requires court approval and the case will tail the docket.

The courts must adhere to firm trial dates and apply strict continuance policies.

If opposition exists or cannot be determined after reasonable efforts, the court must be advised and a hearing will be scheduled.

Before a motion, special exception, or other dilatory plea is heard, the moving party must consult opposing counsel to determine whether the matter is opposed.

Contact

Phone

Trial-setting requests may be made by mail or telephone before the docket call; personal appearances are unnecessary unless counsel’s presence is required for a pretrial matter.

Contact

Phone

A request for a nonjury trial setting may be made by telephone or mail and must comply with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.