Court Rules

Wichita County District Courts Chambers Communication Rules

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Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes. This page is scoped to Wichita County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026WARNING

Information requests to the Court must be directed to the Court Coordinator.

Any person seeking information from the Court regarding any matter whatsoever shall direct such inquiry to the Court Coordinator for the Court.

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All ex-parte communications with the Court by attorneys, pro se parties, and any other persons are prohibited. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, electronic communications.

Summary: All ex-parte communications with the Court, including electronic communications, are prohibited.

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Unsolicited emails, sent to the Judge’s email address, may be deleted without being opened.

Summary: Un solicited emails sent to the judge may be deleted without being opened.

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Email to chambers ?

Emails sent to the Judge’s email address in response to an inquiry by the Judge shall be copied to all attorneys of record as well as any pro se parties. Such emails shall include the full name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number (if applicable) and State Bar of Texas number (if applicable) of ===== PAGE 4 ===== the sender.

Summary: A responsive email to the judge must be copied to all attorneys of record and pro se parties and must include the sender's full name, mailing address, telephone number, applicable fax number, and applicable State Bar of Texas number.

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The Judge may, at any time, require all communications to be by first class mail or certified mail and may refuse to accept any communication made by any other means.

Summary: The judge may require communications to be sent by first-class or certified mail and may refuse communications made by other means.

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Email to clerk ?

Written announcements for misdemeanor docket call may be made to the Court Coordinator in writing or by fax or email.

Summary: Written misdemeanor docket-call announcements may be sent to the Court Coordinator by writing, fax, or email.

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Counsel handling these cases should contact the Court Coordinators of the respective courts for specific guidelines applicable to those cases.

Summary: Counsel handling mental health or probate matters should contact the applicable court coordinators for case-specific guidelines.

Common questions about Wichita County District Courts chambers communication rules

How may parties contact Wichita County District Courts?

Information requests to the Court must be directed to the Court Coordinator.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 3, section RULE 1.1(d) Ex-Parte Communications Prohibited; Inquiries Directed to the Court

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