San Patricio County Courts at Law
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements3 rules
The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition.
If the Petitioner has not attached the order, the Clerk must ensure it is attached to the petition and every copy presented when the petition is filed.
Court's wording
At the time the petition is filed, if the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the Clerk shall ensure that a copy of this order is attached to the petition and every copy of the petition presented.
The course provider must issue each participant a completion certificate stating the participant and provider names, completion date, and method of instruction.
Court's wording
On completion of the course, the course provider shall issue a certificate of completion to each participant. The certificate must state: (1) The name of the participant; (2) The name of the course provider; (3) The date the course was completed; and (4) Whether the course was provided by; (a) Personal instruction; (b) Videotape instruction; (c) Instruction through an electronic medium; or (d) A combination of those methods.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The petitioner or movant must complete the course within 31 days after filing the original motion or complaint.
The course shall be successfully completed by the petitioner or movant within 31 days of filing of the original motion or complaint
Civil cases
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The respondent must complete the course within 31 days of the respondent's first appearance or by filing an answer or waiver.
and by the respondent within 31 days of respondent's first appearance or by the filing of an answer or waiver by the respondent.
Civil cases
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