Tom Green County Justice of the Peace Courts
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements5 rules
The judge requesting the exchange shall initiate the transfer order and ensure it is signed by both judges prior to the adjudication of any cases.
A party seeking a fair venue change must provide the required documentation; the receiving judge then follows the rule to secure an appropriate remedy.
Court's wording
Pursuant to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 502.4(e), if a party believes it cannot get a fair trial and provides the required documentation to seek a fair venue change, the judge receiving the order will follow the requirements in this rule to secure the appropriate remedy.
The justices of the peace must create and approve by majority vote the required form for a Sworn Statement of Inability to Pay.
Court's wording
RULE 5.0 INABILTY TO PAY: The justices of the peace shall create and agree by a majority vote on the form required for Sworn Statement of Inability to Pay, also known as SSIP, as described in Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 502.3, 506.l(d), 510.9(c).
The Fair Venue Change order and assignment from the Tom Green County Judge, if applicable, shall be annotated in the docket.
The docket of each case heard by the visiting judge will reflect the visiting judge's name.
- Document
- Case docket
Include
- •Judge name