Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 106 rules apply across Williamson County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Attorneys should ensure that applicable travel policies are followed.

  • Attorneys should review invoices for expert or investigative services and ensure that appropriate supporting documentation is included.

  • Attorneys must monitor the authorized use of funds and should not approve services exceeding the authorized amount.

Service

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  • Before presenting a TRO or other request for relief, the attorney must notify the represented opposing attorney and provide copies of the pleadings and proposed order.

  • Notice of a dismissal-docket setting must be transmitted to every attorney of record and every self-represented party.

  • Required
    Always

    The party or attorney setting a case must give notice to opposing counsel in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Filing Timing

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  • An attorney's written vacation designation must be filed with the Clerk and copies provided to all Court Administrators at least 90 days before the vacation.

  • Unless the court orders otherwise, decisions and announced settlements must be reduced to writing and submitted to the court for signature within 30 days after the order is rendered or the settlement is announced.

  • Applies to
    Motion to avoid adr

    A motion to avoid ADR should be filed with the court, with a hearing held at least 60 days before trial.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Hourly fee compensation form

    An attorney submitting an hourly-fee compensation form must attach detailed invoices and, when the request exceeds the cap, a copy of the court’s authorization.

  • Applies to
    Expense payment request

    An expense-payment request must include the court’s authorization and detailed invoices identifying applicable hours and services.

  • Applies to
    Attorney compensation

    Hourly work is compensated at $155 per hour, subject to a $7,500 cap per case.

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About Judge Sarah Bruchmiller

- **Elected:** Judge Bruchmiller was elected to the bench on November 8, 2022 - **Assignment:** presides over felony criminal cases and civil matters - **Assignment:** also serves on the Williamson County Juvenile Board and oversees the felony DWI court - **Prior position:** served for four years as an Associate Judge for Williamson County, presiding over magistration hearings on felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, mental health hearings, and hearings on emergency protective orders - **Prior position:** joined the Harris County District Attorney's Office in Houston, Texas, gaining experience as a Chief Prosecutor in misdemeanor and felony district courts - **Prior position:** also served as a Chief Prosecutor in the Williamson County District Attorney's Office - **Program:** founding team member of the young adult Transformative Justice Program in Williamson County - **Education:** graduated with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin - **Education:** has a law degree from South Texas School of Law in Houston

- **Court:** 368th District Court - **Physical Address:** 405 M.L.K. Street, Suite 117, Box 8, Georgetown, TX 78626 - **Phone:** 512-943-1368 - **Court Administrator:** Jennifer Tredemeyer - **Court Reporter:** Simone Wright

Common questions about Judge Sarah Bruchmiller's rules

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Sarah Bruchmiller?

The rule requires proposed order. The defense attorney must electronically sign and eFile all paperwork as a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 3, section EXHIBIT B: PROCESS FOR SETTING VIRTUAL HEARINGS FOR DEFENDANTS IN CUSTODY

Is electronic filing required before Judge Sarah Bruchmiller?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The defense attorney must electronically sign and electronically file all paperwork as a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 3, section EXHIBIT B: PROCESS FOR SETTING VIRTUAL HEARINGS FOR DEFENDANTS IN CUSTODY

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Sarah Bruchmiller?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Electronic filing should occur at least 24 hours before the desired hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 4, section EXHIBIT C: PROCESS FOR SETTING HYBRID HEARINGS FOR DEFENDANTS OUT OF CUSTODY (BOND HEARINGS)
Complete rules summary for Judge Sarah Bruchmiller

The defense attorney must electronically sign and electronically file all paperwork as a proposed order.

The defense attorney must electronically sign and eFile all paperwork as a proposed order.

Defense counsel should electronically file all documents at least 24 hours before the desired hearing date.

Electronic filing should occur at least 24 hours before the desired hearing date.

The State must electronically file the Judgment form.

Defense counsel should electronically file documents at least 24 hours before the desired sentencing-hearing date.

Documents submitted electronically by defense counsel should be submitted at least 24 hours before the desired hearing.

The bailiff must bring the sentencing paperwork to the District Clerk for filing in the Tyler Odyssey System.

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