Winkler County District Court, Texas Sealing & Redaction Procedures

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Procedures for filing sealed or redacted documents, including required motions and formats.

Civil cases

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.

Common questions about Winkler County District Court, Texas sealing & redaction procedures

How does Winkler County District Court, Texas handle sealed or redacted filings?

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

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

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