Taylor County Courts at Law Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial disclosure form

In the specified child-support actions, each party must prepare a financial disclosure form before the hearing.

In all actions in which the Associate Judge or Judge is requested to set child support and in all actions involving a motion to increase or decrease child support, each party shall prepare a financial disclosure form and deliver a copy of such form to the adverse party or his counsel and the Associate Judge or Judge prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Transcript request

A party requesting a transcript of an electronically recorded hearing shall submit a written request containing the specified hearing, transcript, reporter, and payment information, plus expense justification if the requester is a minor or indigent parent.

To obtain a transcript of an electronically recorded hearing, the requesting party shall provide to the Court a written request including the following information: 1. The date and time of the hearing; 2. A designation of which portion of the hearing is to be transcribed; 3. The name, phone number, mailing address, and email address of the court reporter the requesting party wishes to have transcribe the hearing; 4. The name of the party responsible for paying the Court Reporter; and 5. If the requesting party is a minor or an indigent parent, reasons detailing why the requested expense is reasonable and necessary.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial disclosure form

In the specified support actions, each party must prepare a financial disclosure form before the hearing.

In all actions in which the Associate Judge or Judge is requested to set temporary alimony, child support or any other type of support, and in all actions involving a motion to increase or decrease support, each party shall prepare a financial disclosure form and deliver a copy of such form to the adverse party or his counsel and the Associate Judge or Judge prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

If the motion will be opposed, a Certificate of Conference must be attached to the motion and signed by the attorney in charge or the pro se party, and it must state the date and participants, that all issues were discussed, that no agreement was reached, and that the pleading is submitted for Court determination.

If the motion will be opposed, a certificate shall be attached to the motion and signed by the attorney in charge (or pro se). The Certificate of Conference shall state the following: (1) the date of the conference; (2) the names of the attorneys who conferred; (3) that the conference included all issues raised in the pleading; (4) that agreement could not be reached; and (5) that the pleading is therefore presented to the Court for determination.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jury trial setting request

A jury trial-setting request must be written, addressed to the judge, specify the requested setting details, and represent a reasonable, good-faith expectation of trial readiness.

A request for jury trial setting constitutes a representation that the requesting party reasonably and in good faith expects to be ready for trial by the date requested. A request for setting shall be (1) In writing; (2) Addressed to the judge of the Court; with (3) A copy being simultaneously mailed and/or delivered to all attorneys of record and/or any pro se parties. The request shall specify that the setting is a jury setting, as well as the date(s) preferred and estimated length of trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Dismissal docket removal motion

A motion to remove a case from the dismissal docket must state the reason for past inactivity and when the case will be ready for trial.

Motions for removal from the dismissal docket shall set out the reason for past inac~ivity, and the date on which the case will be ready for tnal.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Probate application

Independent Administration and Heirship applications must be filed separately, with two separate orders submitted.

Probate Applications for Independent Administration and Applications to Determine Heirship cannot be combined into one Application. They must be filed as two separate Applications and must submit two separate Orders.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Property inventory list

A copy of the property list must be presented to the Court before any testimony is offered.

A copy of the list shall be presented to opposing counsel at least three days before trial and to the Court prior to any testimony being offered.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Associate judge appeal notice

Appeals must be written, identify the portion of the Associate Judge's ruling being appealed, and include a hearing request in the notice.

All appeals shall be in writing, specifying·that portion of the·Associate Judge's ruling which is being appealed, ·and notice shall be given to opposing counsel. The notice shall also contain a request for a hearing and shall be filed and presented to the Court within the time required by statute.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to remove from dismissal docket

A motion to remove a case from the dismissal docket must state the reason for past inactivity and when the case will be ready for trial.

Motions for removal from the dismissal docket shall set out the reason for past inactivity, and the date on which the case will be ready for trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Written order

Written orders following Associate Judge hearings must provide signature spaces for both the Judge and the Associate Judge.

Written orders after the hearings by the Associate Judge shall provide appropriate signature spaces for both the Judge and the Associate Judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Non jury trial setting request

A non-jury trial-setting request must be written, addressed to the judge, specify the requested setting details, and represent a reasonable, good-faith expectation of trial readiness.

A request for trial setting constitutes a representation that the requesting party reasonably and in good faith expects to be ready for trial by the date requested. A request for setting shall be (1) In writing; (2) Addressed to the judge of the Court; with (3)A copy being simultaneously mailed and/or otherwise delivered to all attorneys of record and/or any pro se parties. The request shall specify that the setting is a non-jury setting, as well as the date(s) preferred and estimated length of trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pleading

Pleadings for ancillary, temporary, or emergency matters must first be filed with the Clerk and then brought to the Court Administrator’s attention.

All pleadings for ancillary, temporary and emergency matters shall first be filed with the Clerk and ·then brought to the attention of the Court Administrator.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Contested final hearing setting request

Any party may request a contested final-hearing setting; the written request must go to the Court Administrator, with copies to the Clerk and opposing counsel, specify all matters to be heard, and certify counsel’s agreement on the estimated hearing time.

Requests for settings: Non~iury: Requests for settings of contested final hearings shall be in=writing and directed to the Court Administrator, with :copies to the ·Clerk and opposing counsel;. and shall:· 1. Specify all matters to·be heard;. and, 2. Certify that both coun~el have agreed to the estimated time requested to hear a!I matters. Where settin'g

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to modify hearing request

Must include

certificate of conference

A request for a hearing on a Motion to Modify must certify that counsel conferred and agreed on the estimated time needed for the hearing.

Requests for hearings on Motions to Modify shall be in ~riting and directed to the Court Administrator, with copies to the Clerk and opposing counsel, and shall certify that both counsel have conferred together and agreed to the estimated time requested to hear the entire matter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Must include

proposed order

The Attorney Ad Litem must track their time and submit a proposed Order to the County Judge.

The Attorney Ad Litem must track their time and submit a proposed Order to the County Judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to confer

The requesting party shall send a notice of hearing and/or a proposed order on the Motion to Confer.

The requesting party shall also send a notice of hearing and/or a proposed order on the Motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial disclosure form

In the specified support actions, each party must prepare a financial disclosure form and furnish two current pay stubs.

In all actions in which the Associate Judge or Judge is requested to set temporary alimony, child support or any other type of support, and in all actions involving a motion to increase or decrea-se support. each party shall prepare a financial disclosure form and deliver a copy of such form to the adverse party or his counsel and the Associate Judge or Judge prior to the hearing. Each party shall furnish two current pay stubs.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Non jury trial setting request

A non-jury setting request must be written, addressed to the judge, and specify that it is non-jury, preferred or unavailable dates, and the estimated trial length.

A request for setting SHALL BE: (1) in writing _ .(2) addressed to the judge of the court, with (3) a copy being simultaneously mailed and/or delivered to ALL attorneys of record . The request shall specify that the setting is non-jury, date or dates preferred (Qr unavailable) and estimated ·ler:igth oftrial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

De novo hearing request

Requests for de novo hearings must be filed in accordance with Chapter 201 of the Texas Family Code.

All requests for de novo hearings must be in writing and filed in accordance with Chapter 201 of the Texas Family Code.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Electronic appearance request

Must include

proposed order

A request to appear electronically must be made by written motion accompanied by a proposed order.

A request to appear electronically shall be made by written motion filed along with a proposed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Application

By filing an application, pro se litigants attest that they are eligible under the Standing Order and understand the Clerk's Office is unlikely to refund filing fees if they cannot proceed.

By filing an application, pro-se litigants are attesting to the fact that they are eligible to file under the Standing Order and are stating that they understand that the Taylor County Clerk's Office is unlikely to give a refund on Filing Fees if a pro-se litigant is not able to proceed on their Application under the Standing Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pay stubs

Each party must furnish two current pay stubs.

Each party shall furnish two current pay stubs.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for hearing

Must include

proposed order

Requests for hearings on temporary orders, contempts, and applications for protective orders must be presented with proposed orders.

Proposed orders shall be presented with requests for hearing on temporary orders, contempts and applications for protective orders

CRITICAL

Applies to

Waiver of citation

A waiver of citation must provide a place for the respondent’s address, Social Security number, and driver’s license number, in the body or under the signature.

To facilitate collection of child support and to promote accuracy in the recording of payments, waivers of citation shall contain a place for the respondent's address. social security . number and driver's license number, either in the body or under the signature .

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to remove from dismissal docket

A request to remove a case from the dismissal docket must be made by written motion.

Unless a written motion for removal from the dismissal docket is filed prior to the expiration of twenty days after the mailing of the notice, the case is subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution at any time after the expiration of the twenty-day period.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support information sheet

The Child Support Information Sheet must be completed to set up a child support account.

Completion of form is required to set up your child support account.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proof of annual CLE

An attorney on the ad litem list representing a child or parent shall provide proof of annual CLE requirements to the CPC Court Coordinator by October 1 each year.

Any attorney maintained on the list of ad litem attorneys representing either children or parents shall provide proof of annual CLE requirements to the CPC Court Coordinator by October 1s of each year.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for continuance

The filing party shall also file a blank notice setting the Motion for a hearing or an agreed order approved by all counsel, CASA (if any), and any pro se parties that have appeared in the suit.

The filing party shall also file a blank notice setting the Motion for a hearing or an agreed order approved by all counsel, CASA (if any), and any pro se parties that have appeared in the suit.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ad litem appointment request

When an amicus attorney or attorney or guardian ad litem is required by law, the appointment request must be made in writing to the Court Administrator.

In cases where amicus attorneys or attorneys or guardians ad litem are required by law, the request for an appointment of same shall be made in writing to the Court Administrator who will supply the attorney's name next appearing on the Court's rotating list.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

When appointment is within the Court’s discretion, a motion must be filed and a hearing on the motion is required.

In cases where amicus attorneys or attorneys or guardians ad litem are within the Court's discretion, a motion must be filed and a hearing on the motion is required.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing request

Must include

proposed order

Requests for hearings on temporary orders, contempt proceedings, and protective-order applications must be presented with proposed orders.

Proposed orders shall be presented with requests for hearing on temporary orders, proceedings for contempt, and applications for protective orders.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order setting hearing

Resetting a contempt hearing or a request for a temporary restraining order requires an order setting the hearing.

In resetting contempt hearings and requests for temporary restraining orders, an order setting hearing is required.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Property list

In cases involving an appreciable amount of disputed property, each party’s counsel must prepare a property list with estimated values.

In cases involving an appreciable amount of property in dispute, counsel for each party shall prepare a list of property involved with estimates of value note~ thereon.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jury trial setting request

A jury setting request must be written and addressed to the judge.

A request for setting SHALL BE: (1) in writing _ .(2) addressed to the judge of the court, with (3) a copy being simultaneously mailed and/or delivered to ALL attorneys of record

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jury trial request

A jury-trial request must be in writing, and the request will not be granted unless the jury fee is paid.

Requests for jury trials must be made in writing and will not be granted unless the jury fee is paid.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Written objections

A party or attorney who does not appear at a hearing to enter must file written objections to the proposed order or the objections will be deemed waived.

Any party or attorney who does not appear at a hearing to enter must file written objections to the proposed order. Otherwise, any objections by that party or attorney will be deemed waived.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Electronic appearance request

A request for electronic appearance must state why the person cannot appear in person.

The request shall include the reason the person is unable to appear in person.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to confer

A party seeking a conference between a child and the Court shall file a Motion to Confer stating the legal and factual bases, including the child's age.

In the event a child wishes to confer with the Court, a party shall file a Motion to Confer specifying the legal and factual bases of the request, including the age of the child.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial disclosure form

In actions requesting child support or involving a motion to increase or decrease child support, each party must prepare a financial disclosure form and furnish two current pay stubs.

C. In all actions which the Associate Judge D°t Judge is requested to set child support and in all actions involving a motion to increase or decrease child support, each party shall prepare a financial disclosure form and deliver a cqpy of such form to the adverse party or his counsel and the Associate Judge or Judge prior to the hearing. Each party shall furnish two current pay stubs.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing setting order

Resetting contempts and requests for temporary restraining orders requires an order setting the hearing.

In resetting contempts and requests for temporary restraining orders, an order setting heanng is required.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Property inventory list

When an appreciable amount of property is disputed, each party’s counsel must prepare a property list that includes estimated values.

In cases involving an appreciable amount of property in dispute, counsel for each party shall prepare a list of property involved with estimates of value noted thereon.

WARNING

Applies to

Jury trial setting request

A party requesting a jury trial setting represents that it reasonably and in good faith expects to be ready by the requested date.

A request for jury trial setting constitutes a repres~ntation that the requesting party reasonably and in good faith exp~cts. to be ready for trial· by the date requested .

WARNING

Applies to

Order

Orders should direct that payments be made to the State Disbursement Unit.

All orders should direct that payments be made to the State Disbursement Unit.

WARNING

When an appointed attorney or the attorney's client requests withdrawal, a motion to withdraw should be filed.

If an appointed attorney or the client of such an attorney requests withdrawal of counsel, a motion to withdraw should be filed and a notice of hearing should be submitted to the Court.

WARNING

Applies to

Uncontested hearing setting request

To set an uncontested hearing, counsel or a pro se party must use the attached request form, and the request constitutes an announcement of ready for trial.

In order to get a case set for an uncontested hearing, counsel or pro se party shall request the setting using the request form attached hereto. A request for setting constitutes an announcement of ready for trial.

WARNING

Applies to

Order

Orders should specify that the hearing will be before the Associate Judge.

All orders should specify that the hearing will be before the Associate Judge.

WARNING

Applies to

Judgment or order

Opposing counsel should approve the judgment or order as to form.

Such judgment or order should be approved as to form by opposing counsel.

WARNING

Applies to

Written arraignment waiver and appearance

For the misdemeanor arraignments described, an attorney may waive arraignment by making an official written appearance before the arraignment date; if waived, neither the defendant nor the attorney must attend.

When a defendant is released from the Taylor County Detention Center on a misdemeanor charge, the Defendant and bondsman will be notified of the arraignment date, which is on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. for County Court at Law No. 1 or Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. for County Court at Law No. 2, at least seven full days following the release. Persons arrested on Taylor County misdemeanor warrants in other counties and their bondsmen are notified by mail by the Court Administrator of the date of arraignment. A Defendant's attorney may waive arraignment and make official appearance in the case in writing prior to this arraignment date, and, in such case, neither the Defendant nor his attorney need to be present at the arraignment.

WARNING

Applies to

Written request

If a party wishes to have an order placed on this docket, a written request should be made to the Court Coordinator with notice to all parties.

If a party wishes to have an order placed on this docket, a written request should be made to the Court Coordinator with notice to all parties.