Upshur County District Court, Texas Filing Rules

A defendant released before the initial appearance may obtain and submit the required counsel-request forms through the Court Coordinator, and the court will rule on requests submitted this way.

Each jury summons must include a letter describing precautions taken to protect prospective jurors.

Justices of the Peace must review the financial information, determine indigence, and appoint counsel where required within three working days after receiving the request.

The jury-trial approval request is due at least ten days before jury selection.

E-filing fees are determined by the case type and document type.

Documents must be submitted as word-searchable PDFs.

Attorneys should convert exhibits to digital form where feasible.

After receiving confirmation that a pleading has been accepted, the filer should call the Court Administrator to schedule a hearing.

The completed questionnaire may be emailed to the stated address before October 19, 2020.

Filers must submit e-filings through an EFSP.

If no accommodation is available, the judge must decide whether to continue the case by balancing public health and safety against the need to resolve it.

Certified copies cannot be sent by email.

Do not provide an attorney courtesy copy when the process server is making a return to the court.

A filer with a document containing confidential information should obtain an order sealing it before filing.