Throckmorton County District Court, Texas
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements4 rules
The 39th District Court will only accept the state approved legal forms you can find at www.texaslawhelp .org.
Formatting
- •Use state approved legal forms available at www.texaslawhelp .org.
1. Bring your original petition and two additional copies (total of 3) of the completed petition to the District Clerk's office to be filed.
5. On the day of the final hearing, you will need to bring your prepared FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE and two additional completed copies (total of 3).
The VSU-165 form must be printed double-sided (one sheet not two).
- VSU-165 form
Formatting
- •Print double-sided on one sheet, not two.
Document Filing Requirements20 rules
You will also need the completed VITAL STATISTICS FORM to turn in to the Clerk.
The 39th District Court will only accept the state approved legal forms you can find at www.texaslawhelp.org.
Bring your original petition and two additional copies (total of 3) of the completed petition to the District Clerk’s office to be filed.
On the day of the final hearing, you will need to bring your prepared FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE and two additional completed copies (total of 3).
You will also need the completed VITAL STATISTICS FORM to turn in to the Clerk.
Every child affected by the suit being reported must be listed, and all items concerning that child must be completed.
All divorces/annulments must be reported, even if there were no minor children. All information is required.
Transfers from one jurisdiction to another must be reported in this section (if court number is unknown, specify “unknown”).
16. Report the number of minor children affected by this divorce; if none, record “0.” This number must correspond to the listing of children in Section 3.
Must include
- •0
3a – c. Complete the attorney information to assist in questions or follow up. If case was pro se, please enter the information of the person completing this form.
17-18. Enter the date and place of the marriage being dissolved.
If more than three children are affected, check the “additional children listed on back of form” box, and continue to list the additional children.
2. Check the type of suit being reported. This determines also which sections of the form must be completed.
1a – d. Enter the required information to identify the court proceeding.
All divorces/annulments (with or without children) and all suits affecting the parent-child relationship must be reported through the clerk of the court to the State Vital Statistics Unit (VSU).
This section must be completed for each report filed.
If more than 6 children complete section 3 on another form, label it “continuation” and attached the continuation form to the original form.
- Document
- VSU-165 form
Include
- •Continuation
10-15. Report the Respondent’s information, including maiden name (if applicable).
4-9. Report the Petitioner’s information including maiden name (if applicable).
If more than one type of order applies, check all that apply.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
In-person paper filings are accepted only from self-represented filers, as original judge orders, or as properly date- and time-stamped bench filings.
Paper documents brought in to the District Clerk's office will only be accepted by Pro Se filers, Original Orders from the Judge or paper documents that were accepted as Bench Filings with the proper date/time stamp by the Judge as per statute.
Court notice
Page 1 | Reminder: E-File Mandate effective July 1, 2016 for Archer County
Attorneys may not file paper documents over the counter unless an exception listed in the notice applies.
No paper documents from attorneys will be accepted over the counter for filing in the District Clerk's office, unless they fall under the exceptions listed below.
Court notice
Page 1 | Reminder: E-File Mandate effective July 1, 2016 for Archer County
Attorneys may not file documents by mail; mailed documents will be returned unfiled for e-filing.
Documents mailed from an attorney will be returned unfiled so that you may e-file them accordingly.
Court notice
Page 1 | Reminder: E-File Mandate effective July 1, 2016 for Archer County
Documents filed under seal, presented in camera, or restricted by law or court order must not be filed electronically.
The following documents must not be filed electronically: - Documents filed under seal or presented to the court in camera; and - Documents to which access is otherwise restricted by law or court order
Court notice
Page 1 | Reminder: E-File Mandate effective July 1, 2016 for Archer County
Documents in civil matters must be e-filed, subject to the stated exceptions for unrepresented individuals and documents that cannot be filed electronically.
Per the Texas Supreme Court mandate miscellaneous order MD 12-9208, all documents that are part of civil matters must be e-filed.
Court notice
Page 1 | Reminder: E-File Mandate effective July 1, 2016 for Archer County
The District Clerk's office does not accept filings by fax.
NO FAX filings will be accepted by this office.
Court notice
Page 1 | Reminder: E-File Mandate effective July 1, 2016 for Archer County
Self-represented filers may submit documents by mail because they are not subject to the e-file mandate.
Mailed documents will only be accepted by Pro Se filers as they do not fall under the Mandate issued by the Supreme Court.
Court notice
Page 1 | Reminder: E-File Mandate effective July 1, 2016 for Archer County
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The petition must have been on file for at least 60 days before the final hearing.
The petition must be on file for at least 60 days before the final hearing can be held.
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The petition must have been on file for at least 60 days before the final hearing.
The petition must be on file for at least 60 days before the final hearing can be held.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Do not serve the waiver until at least 24 hours after the petition's filing date.
The waiver cannot be served until at least 24 hours past the file date.
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Do not serve the waiver until at least 24 hours after the filing date.
The waiver cannot be served until at least 24 hours past the file date.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
The fee for an original petition in a tax suit is $350.
$350.00 Tax Suits
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The fee for an original petition in all other family matters or a name change is $350.
$350.00 Civil (All Other Family), OR NAME CHANGE
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The fee for an original adoption petition is $350.
$350.00 Adoption
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The fee for a family law case transferred into Young County is $45.
$ 45.00 Family Law Case Transferred In To Young County
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The fee for an original civil divorce petition is $350.
$350.00 Civil (Divorce)
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The fee for an original civil protective order petition is $350.
$350.00 Civil Protective Order
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$80.00 Motion for Contempt Motion for New Trial Cross Action or Counter-Claim Intervention Third Party Petition Motion to Transfer (Civil-Non Family)
$80.00 Motion for Contempt Motion for New Trial Cross Action or Counter-Claim Intervention Third Party Petition Motion to Transfer (Civil-Non Family)
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A transferred-in civil non-family case is charged the regular fee stated above.
Civil (Non-Family) Case Transferred In Is Regular Fee As Stated Above
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The fee for an original civil non-family petition is $350.
$350.00 Civil (Non-Family)
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Each listed enforcement action or motion is subject to an $80 fee.
$80.00 Enforcement, Contempt or Modification Action Motion for License Suspension Motion to Revoke Motion to Stay License Suspension Motion to Transfer (Civil Family
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Writ of Sequestration Writ of Attachment Writ of Garnishment Writ of Habeas Corpus
Writ of Sequestration Writ of Attachment Writ of Garnishment Writ of Habeas Corpus
Page 2 | SERVICE FEES: THROCKMORTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The service fee for a writ of execution is $250, payable directly to the Sheriff or Constable.
$250.00 Writ of Execution (pay directly to Sheriff or Constable)
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The fee for issuance or delivery of an order withholding is $15.
$15.00 Issuance & or Delivery of Order Withholding
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Printed copies cost $1 per page.
$1.00 per page Printed Copies
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Electronic copies cost $0.10 per page, with a $1 minimum charge.
$ .10 per page ($1.00 minimum) Electronic Copies
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The search fee is $5 for each name.
$5.00 Search Fee (Each Name)
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The issuance fee for a citation by certified mail is $108.
$108.00 Citation by Certified Mail
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The certification fee is $5.
$5.00 Certification Fee
Page 2 | OTHER FEES
The Registry of Court fee is $50 or 10% of interest, whichever is greater.
$50.00 Registry of Court Fee (or 10% of interest whichever is greater)
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The service fee for a citation by posting is $40.
$40.00 Citation by Posting
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The bond approval fee is $5.
$ 5.00 Bond Approval
Page 2 | ISSUANCE AND SERVICE
The fee for each listed license-suspension notice is $5.
$5.00 Notice of License Suspension Notice of Order Vacating License Suspension Notice of Order Staying License Suspension
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The sheriff's office service fee is $100 for a temporary restraining order or temporary injunction.
Temporary Restraining Order Temporary injunction
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The $100 service fee for an order of sale is payable directly to the Sheriff or Constable.
Order of sale (pay directly to Sheriff or Constable)
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The issuance fee for each listed document is $8, not including the service fee.
$8.00 Citation Citation to Secretary of State Subpoenas Precept to Serve Temporary Restraining Order Writ of Garnishment Writ of Execution Writ of Injunction Writ of Attachment Writ of Sequestration Order to Show Cause Abstract of Judgment
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A notice of expunction costs $17 per agency.
$17.00 (per agency) Notice of Expunction
Page 2 | OTHER FEES
The sheriff's office service fee is $100 for citations of all types, listed notices, and subpoenas.
$100.00 Citation (all types) Notice/Certified Notice/Show Cause Subpoena
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A name change certificate or certification of an occupational driver's license order costs $10.
$10.00 Name Change Certificate Certification of Occupational Driver’s License Order
Page 2 | OTHER FEES
A divorce in which the spouse signs a waiver has a $350 filing fee, due at filing.
2. The filing fees are: Divorce-spouse signs a waiver--------------------------$350.00 Divorce with citation in Throckmorton County-------------------------------$458.00 ALL FEES ARE DUE AT THE TIME OF FILING
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The filing fee for a divorce with children is $288.00.
Divorce with children------------------------------------------------$288.00
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The Sheriff’s Service fee is $100.00.
Sheriff’s Service fee--------------------------------------------------$100.00
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The citation fee is $8.00 if it is not waived.
Citation (if not waived)-----------------------------------------------$8.00
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The filing fee for a divorce without children is $283.00.
Divorce---without children-----------------------------------------$283.00
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Publication fees for citation by publication are additional to any issuance or service fee.
CITATION BY PUBLICATION (Publication fees are in addition to any issuance or service fee)
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Chambers Communication Rules
Schedule the hearing by calling the District Judge's office at 940-864-2661.
4. You will need to schedule a hearing date by calling the District Judge's office at 940-864- 2661.
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Schedule a hearing date by calling the District Judge’s office at 940-864-2661.
You will need to schedule a hearing date by calling the District Judge’s office at 940-864-2661.
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Have the assigned cause number available when contacting the clerk's office about the case.
Your petition will be filed and assigned a cause number. Please have this information available when contacting our office concerning your case .
Page 1 | PROCEDURES FOR FILING YOUR OWN DIVORCE
Have the cause number available when contacting the office about the case.
Your petition will be filed and assigned a cause number. Please have this information available when contacting our office concerning your case.
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