Court Rules

Adjournments

  • Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state its number in sequence.
  • Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state its number in the sequence of continuance motions.
  • Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must identify which numbered continuance motion is being filed.

Request must include

Number of Previous Requests
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Document Filing Requirements6 rules

Filing Requirements

Continuance and reset motions, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state their sequence number.

Court's wording

3. ALL continuances or reset motions (whether agreed, unopposed or opposed) MUST state what number continuance motion is being filed (ie, “Plaintiff’s First” or “Defendant’s Second” or “Third Agreed Motion,” etc.)

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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Each parent must produce the listed financial and child health-insurance information within 30 days of appearing and before any temporary-orders hearing.

Court's wording

Within 30 days of a parent's appearance in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, and before any hearing on temporary orders, each parent shall produce the following: - 4.1 Information sufficient to accurately identify that parent's net resources and ability to pay child support; - 4.2 Copies of income tax returns for the past two years, a financial statement, and current pay stubs; - 4.3 Regarding each child's health insurance: the name of the carrier, the policy number, a copy of the policy and schedule of benefits; a health insurance membership card, and proof of the cost of the child's portion of the premiums; and

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Each party must attach a copy of this order to the party's live pleading.

Filing Requirements

Attorneys and self-represented litigants who use AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and acknowledging responsibility for compliance.

Court's wording

All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: - 1. all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being, and - 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorneys submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctions for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.

Filing Requirements

- 1. I reviewed and understand this Court’s Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case.

Include

  • AI disclosure
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Filing Requirements

- 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence – including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis – was before submission to the Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being.

Include

  • AI disclosure
Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence0001 · Dec 2024 · p. 3
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Filing & Service rules

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

In qualifying Texas Family Code suits, the Crane County District Clerk must seal birth certificates or other proof identifying the child's parents.

IT IS ORDERED THAT, in any suit filed pursuant to the Texas Family Code and in which compliance with Texas Family Code Section 120.008(c-1) is required, the Crane County District Clerk shall seal all birth certificates or alternate/other proof of the identity of the child's parents.

Civil cases

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state its number in sequence.

3. ALL continuances or reset motions (whether agreed, unopposed or opposed) MUST state what number continuance motion is being filed (ie, “Plaintiff’s First” or “Defendant’s Second” or “Third Agreed Motion,” etc.)

Court notice

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Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state its number in the sequence of continuance motions.

3. ALL continuances or reset motions (whether agreed, unopposed or opposed) MUST state what number continuance motion is being filed (i.e., “Plaintiff’s First” or “Defendant’s Second” or “Third Agreed Motion,” etc.)

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Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must identify which numbered continuance motion is being filed.

3. ALL continuances or reset motions (whether agreed, unopposed or opposed) MUST state what number continuance motion is being filed (ie, “Plaintiff’s First” or “Defendant’s Second” or “Third Agreed Motion,” etc.)

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Chambers Communication Rules

Contact the court administrator for assistance with special settings.

1. Special settings are available, please contact the court administrator for assistance.

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Contact the court administrator for assistance with special settings.

1. Special settings are available, please contact the court administrator for assistance.

Court notice

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Contact the court administrator for assistance with special settings.

1. Special settings are available, please contact the court administrator for assistance.

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For assistance with special settings, contact the court administrator.

1. Special settings are available, please contact the court administrator for assistance.

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Common questions about Judge John L. Pool's rules

What must be included with continuance or reset motion filings before Judge John L. Pool?

Continuance and reset motions, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state their sequence number.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Continuances or reset motions

What must be included with parent information production filings before Judge John L. Pool?

Each parent must produce the listed financial and child health-insurance information within 30 days of appearing and before any temporary-orders hearing.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 4. MANDATORY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION

How may parties contact Judge John L. Pool's chambers?

Contact the court administrator for assistance with special settings.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 2025 COURT SCHEDULE

How does Judge John L. Pool handle sealed or redacted filings?

In qualifying Texas Family Code suits, the Crane County District Clerk must seal birth certificates or other proof identifying the child's parents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING SEALING OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES IN COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS FAMILY CODE SECTION 120.008(c-1)

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge John L. Pool?

The request must include number of previous requests. Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state its number in sequence.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 2024 COURT SCHEDULE
Complete rules summary for Judge John L. Pool

Contact the court administrator for assistance with special settings.

Continuance and reset motions, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state their sequence number.

Each parent must produce the listed financial and child health-insurance information within 30 days of appearing and before any temporary-orders hearing.

Each party must attach a copy of the order to its live pleading.

Contact the court administrator for assistance with special settings.

Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state its number in sequence.

Contact the court administrator for assistance with special settings.

Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must state its number in the sequence of continuance motions.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants who use AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and acknowledging responsibility for compliance.

The certification states that the signer has reviewed and understands the Standing Order and will comply with it throughout the case.

The certification states that a human verified the accuracy of all generative-AI-created or contributed information using traditional non-AI legal sources before submission to the Court.

In qualifying Texas Family Code suits, the Crane County District Clerk must seal birth certificates or other proof identifying the child's parents.

For assistance with special settings, contact the court administrator.

Every continuance or reset motion, whether agreed, unopposed, or opposed, must identify which numbered continuance motion is being filed.