Waller County Justice of the Peace Courts Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A civil jury-trial request must be filed no later than 14 days before the scheduled trial date.

A party requesting a civil jury trial shall file a written request to the court no later than 14 days before the date a case is set for trial.

Deadline

10 business days

Applies to

Motion to retain

A motion to retain must be filed at least 10 business days before the specified dismissal date.

Motions to retain shall be filed with the Court at least 10 business days prior to the date specified for the dismissal for want of prosecution.

Applies to

Objection to motion to retain

An objection to a motion to retain must be provided in writing to the Court and opposing party within 3 days after service of the motion.

Parties objecting to a motion to retain shall provide the Court and the opposing party in writing the basis for any objection to the motion to retain within 3 days of service of a motion to retain.