Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Paul R. Rotenberry

Judge • Taylor County District Courts

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Taylor County District Courts publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 36 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

All 23
  • Applies to
    Property inventory list

    When an appreciable amount of property is disputed, counsel for each party must prepare a property list showing estimated values.

  • Applies to
    Property inventory list

    A copy of the disputed-property list must be provided to opposing counsel at least three days before trial.

  • Applies to
    Property inventory list

    The disputed-property list must be submitted to the Court before any testimony is offered.

Adjournments

All 8
  • A party with a scheduling conflict must file a motion for continuance in the appropriate case.

  • A continuance request must be submitted in writing and set for hearing.

  • The attorney obtaining a new hearing date must confirm that date in writing with opposing counsel and the Court.

Sealing

All 3
  • All Mental Health Assessment Reports received by the District Clerk under Article 16.22 TCCP must be sealed by the Taylor County Clerk.

  • Mental Health Assessment Reports may be made available only to State attorneys, defense counsel, and a pro se defendant.

  • Suits filed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and suits concerning termination of parental rights or adoption of a minor are sealed, and access or copies require the Judge's permission.

Fees

All 1
  • Applies to
    Jury trial request

    A jury fee must be paid before a jury-trial request will be granted.

More categories

Alert me if this judge posts rules

Taylor County District Courts publishes rules court-wide today. We'll email you if Judge Paul R. Rotenberry issues individual standing orders.