Wise County Courts at Law
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements3 rules
10.2 No document printed on thermal paper shall be filed.
Electronically transmitted filings must use paper approximately 8Y2 by 11 inches and have an original hard copy clear and dark enough for legible transmission.
Court's wording
10.5 Every document electronically transmitted for filing shall conform to the requirements tor tiling established by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, i.e., shall be on paper measuring approximately 8Y2 x 11 inches, shall be signed individually by the party or the party's attorney of record, and shall contain that individual's State Bar of Texas identification number, if any, address, telephone number, and telecopier number. The quality of the original hard copy shall be clear and dark enough to transmit legibly.
Objections shall be in proper legal form.
Document Filing Requirements41 rules
The Petitioner must attach this order to the original petition and every copy; if the Petitioner fails, the Clerk must ensure the copies are attached at filing.
Court's wording
7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of this petition. At the time the petition is filed, if the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the Clerk shall ensure that a copy of this order is attached to the petition and every copy of the petition presented.
The confirmation letter must include the estimated trial time, unresolved discovery or pretrial matters, and certification that the setting request was delivered to all counsel and pro se parties.
Court's wording
A confirmation letter shall be mailed to all parties and the Court and shall include: 1.51 An estimated time for trial for the entire case. Estimates of time felt by opposing counsel to be erroneous shall be called to the attention of opposing counsel and the Court Coordinator. Estimates for too much time cause as many problems as those for too little time. Be prepared to dispose of entire case within the estimate. 1.52 A statement of which, if any, discovery and other pretrial matters remain unresolved. 1.53 A certification that a copy of the request has been delivered to all counsel and pro se.
Documents sought to be excluded shall be segregated and furnished to the Court in a sealed wrapper along with a specific pleading of claimed privilege as to each, with citation of authority.
A Final Pre-Trial Order, in the form of Exhibit "A" attached, shall be filed with the Court, through the Court Coordinator, on or before seven (7) days prior to the Final Pretrial.
A log of same shall be furnished to the Court and all counsel.
Proposed jury questions and requested instructions SHALL be submitted to the Court at this conference and if not submitted will be considered untimely and may be refused.
The final decree or judgment MUST be submitted to the Court before the hearing begins.
All parties to an action involving child support shall file with the Court a written statement setting forth the accurate gross income of all adult parties to such proceeding for the preceding three
If the motion or special exception will not be opposed, the moving party shall submit a proposed order signed by counsel for all parties indicating approval of same.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
In a marriage-dissolution suit, the petitioner must file a complete, sworn, itemized property inventory and appraisement with values beside each item; the respondent’s inventory must place items not on the petitioner’s inventory at the end of the appropriate category.
Court's wording
In all suits for dissolution of marriage, petitioner shall, not later than fifteen (15) days prior to trial, file a complete, sworn, itemized inventory and appraisement of all property belonging to the parties to the marriage, including separate property and community property as well as any property belonging to the children. The inventories shall be filed setting forth the list of property, with the values assigned to each such item of property shown to the right of the description of such property. Not less than eight (8) days prior to trial, respondent shall file an inventory so a comparison of properties and values can be made. Items of property on respondent's inventory but not on petitioner's shall be at the end of the appropriate category.
Each party shall file a proposed property division not less than eight (8) days prior to trial.
UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, NO AGREEMENT BETWEEN ATTORNEYS OR PARTIES TOUCHING ANY SUIT PENDING WILL BE ENFORCED UNLESS IT BE IN WRITING, SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE PAPERS AS PART OF THE RECORD, OR MADE IN OPEN COURT AND ENTERED OF RECORD.
For an opposed motion or special exception, the moving party must include the prescribed conference statement in the motion or a letter; the matter will not be set for hearing without it.
Court's wording
If the motion or special exception will be opposed, the moving party shall state in the motion or by letter: A conference was held on (date) with (name), attorney for opposing party, on the merits of this motion, or special exception. Agreement could not be reached; therefore, it is presented to the Court for determination. No motion or special exception will be set for hearing unless it is accompanied by the foregoing statement.
IN ALL CASES, PLEA PAPERS MUST BE SIGNED PRIOR TO THE TIME SCHEDULED SO THAT THE PLEA MAY BEGIN AT THE TIME SCHEDULED.
All orders of withdrawal shall state the current address at which the party whose attorney seeks to withdraw may be notified of further court proceedings or explain why a current address cannot be given.
An attorney may be permitted to withdraw as counsel of record upon motion stating whether the case is set for trial or other hearing.
Any objections to the judgment must include form of order setting a hearing on the objection.
A civil withdrawal motion must be accompanied by the client’s written consent, a certificate from newly employed counsel, or a copy mailed to the client with certified-mail return receipt and a letter explaining the hearing date and how to object.
Court's wording
Such motion shall be accompanied by the client's written consent to such withdrawal or a certificate by another lawyer that he has been employed to represent the client in the case, or a copy of such motion shall be mailed to the client at his last known address, certified mail, return receipt requested, with a letter advising that the motion will be presented to the Court on the date set for hearing, and that any objection to such withdrawal should be made to the Court in writing before such time.
In all uncontested divorce matters, the decree of divorce and any required involuntary wage assignment order must be presented to the Court at the time of hearing.
In civil cases no attorney of record shall be permitted to withdraw from any case without presenting a motion and obtaining from the Court an Order granting leave to withdraw.
Each pleading must list the filing attorney’s information, including the filing person’s email address.
Court's wording
All pleadings will be required to have the filing attorney's information listed on the document being filed, including the email address of the person filing same, as generally required by rule 21 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Attorneys may be substituted upon motion and three (3) days notice to all parties. The motion shall state whether the case is set for trial or other hearing.
Each electronically transmitted filing must be individually signed and include the signer’s State Bar of Texas identification number, if any, address, telephone number, and telecopier number.
Court's wording
10.5 Every document electronically transmitted for filing shall conform to the requirements tor tiling established by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, i.e., shall be on paper measuring approximately 8Y2 x 11 inches, shall be signed individually by the party or the party's attorney of record, and shall contain that individual's State Bar of Texas identification number, if any, address, telephone number, and telecopier number. The quality of the original hard copy shall be clear and dark enough to transmit legibly.
10.6 The sender shall maintain the original of the document with original signature affixed as required by Section 51. 806 Texas Government Code.
(2) Each exhibit in the List of Exhibits herein: (a) is in existence; (b) is numbered; and (c) has been disclosed and shown to opposing counsel.
(NOTE: The contentions of each party shall be succinctly stated in a form suitable to be read to the jury.)
(1) All deadlines contained in the Court's Scheduling Orders have been complied with.
(NOTE: The witnesses of each party shall be listed by name and address and separated into categories of fact witnesses and expert witnesses. Unanticipated rebuttal and rejoinder witnesses need not be listed.)
(NOTE: Each attorney of record shall personally sign and certify to the pre-trial order. The signature of one attorney for another "by permission" will not be accepted by the court.)
(NOTE: Each party shall set forth a separate list of numbered Exhibits.)
The petitioner must attach the order to the original petition and each copy; if the petitioner does not, the clerk must attach it when the petition is filed.
Court's wording
7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of this petition. At the time the petition is filed, if the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the Clerk shall ensure that a copy of this order is attached to the petition and every copy of the petition presented
Without a written request, the Prosecuting Attorney must disclose and make specified discovery materials available at least 7 days before trial, unless an open-file policy satisfies the requirements.
Court's wording
I. The Prosecuting Attorney without written request shall disclose to the Defendant, and make available to the Defendant for inspection and copying at least 7 days prior to trial, the following: 1) All known mitigating, impeachment or favorable evidence. All written, oral or video statements made by the defendant or any co-defendants to any person. A list of all State's witnesses, including expert witnesses expected to be called on the trial in chief. The results of any scientific tests expected to be used at trial. The results of any physical or mental examinations of the defendant or any witness. The prior convictions, if any, of the defendant that the State intends to use at the trial of the case. 7) Prior felony and misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude of any State's witness. 8) Specific evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts of the defendant, if any, that the State intends to use during the trial. 9) Details of any plea agreements in relation to any co-defendant, accomplice or informant. 10) All physical evidence including photographs, videos, maps and drawings. 11) A recommended sentence for a Plea of Guilty. 12) Witness statement after the witness has testified on direct for the State. To the extent an open file policy satisfies the above requirements; the State is not required to furnish a formal discovery document.
4) To file factually specific (not "boilerplate") Motions to Suppress if the circumstances surrounding the case indicate questioning the relevant stop, detention, arrest or search of the defendant.
The Petitioner must attach the order to the original petition and each copy, and the Clerk must ensure the attachment is present if the Petitioner does not.
Court's wording
7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of this petition. At the time the petition is filed, if the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the Clerk shall ensure that a copy of this order is attached to the petition and every copy of the petition presented.
In civil cases to be filed in Wise County, the minor’s full name must appear in the case style and in the body of any pleading in which the minor is a party.
Court's wording
It is HEREBY ORDERED that in any civil case to be filed in the Offices of the District Clerk or County Clerk of Wise County, Texas, the full name of a minor is required to be inserted in the style of any such civil case and in the body of any pleadings in which the minor is a party.
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research, drafting, or analysis in connection with a case before this Court shall, before using any Al-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the attached certification form, stating that:
- Document
- Certification
Must include
- •AI disclosure
The attorney or self-represented litigant submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their own, their staff's, or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.
The AI-use certification states that the filer reviewed and will comply with the standing order, independently verified AI-contributed information before submission, and remains personally responsible for filings and submissions.
- Document
- Certification
Include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
1. I have reviewed and understand the Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence issued by the Wise County District Court and County Courts at Law, and I will comply with that Order throughout this case. 2. Any information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence - including, but not limited to, language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis - was, before submission to this Court, independently verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being. 3. I understand that I remain personally responsible for all filings and submissions to this Court, and that I may be subject to sanctions under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10, the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.
In the event an agreement completely settling the property of the parties and all custody and support matters is entered into, the filing of inventories and appraisements shall not be required.
(NOTE: This section should be very brief and merely state the type of case.)
Any "boilerplate" motions filed including (even in part) matters referred to above shall be wholly disregarded.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All orders and judgments must be submitted to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, for entry within seven (7) days from the date of the hearing or decision by the Court.
All orders and judgments must be submitted to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, for entry within seven (7) days from the date of the hearing or decision by the Court.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
A final judgment not approved by all counsel or appearing opposing parties must be electronically forwarded through the District Clerk, and the preparing party must mail a copy to opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
All final judgments which are not approved by all counsel or opposing parties who appeared before the Court shall be forwarded to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, a copy shall be mailed to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties by the party preparing the judgment.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
The clerk may accept documents electronically for filing, except bonds and signed orders or judgments.
10.1 The clerk is authorized to accept for filing via electronic transmission any document which might be filed in a court action except: (a) bonds; (b) signed orders or judgments.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed, remains a temporary restraining order for 14 days, continues as a temporary injunction if not contested by evidence at a hearing by then, and terminates upon a final order or dismissal.
7.2 This order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition. If no party contests this order by presenting evidence at a hearing on or before fourteen days after the day of the filing of the original petition, this order shall continue in full force and effect as a temporary injunction until further order of this Court. This entire order will terminate and will no longer be effective when the Court signs a final order or the case is dismissed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
The Final Pre-Trial Order must be filed by seven days before the Final Pretrial.
A Final Pre-Trial Order, in the form of Exhibit "A" attached, shall be filed with the Court, through the Court Coordinator, on or before seven (7) days prior to the Final Pretrial.
Page 3 | 3.53
The final decree or judgment must be submitted before the hearing begins.
The final decree or judgment MUST be submitted to the Court before the hearing begins.
Page 3 | 3.1 Uncontested matters
Each party must file a proposed property division at least eight days before trial.
Each party shall file a proposed property division not less than eight (8) days prior to trial.
Page 4 | 4.41
The respondent must file an inventory at least eight days before trial.
Not less than eight (8) days prior to trial, respondent shall file an inventory so a comparison of properties and values can be made.
Page 4 | 4.4 INVENTORIES
In a marriage-dissolution suit, the petitioner must file the inventory and appraisement no later than 15 days before trial.
In all suits for dissolution of marriage, petitioner shall, not later than fifteen (15) days prior to trial, file a complete, sworn, itemized inventory and appraisement of all property belonging to the parties to the marriage, including separate property and community property as well as any property belonging to the children.
Page 4 | 4.4 INVENTORIES
Pre-trial motions must be filed more than seven days before final docket call or they are waived, except for applications for probation and elections concerning who sets punishment.
PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS MUST BE FILED MORE THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE FINAL DOCKET CALL AND COPIES THEREOF FURNISHED TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, OR BE FOREVER WAIVED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 28.01, OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR APPLICATION FOR PROBATION AND ELECTION AS TO JUDGE OR JURY SETTING PUNISHMENT.
Page 5 | 5.13 Final Docket Call
All orders and judgments must be submitted to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, for entry within seven (7) days from the date of the hearing or decision by the Court.
All orders and judgments must be submitted to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, for entry within seven (7) days from the date of the hearing or decision by the Court.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
Judgments and orders in uncontested matters must be presented at the hearing, except for cases settled on the trial date.
All judgments and/or orders in uncontested matters (excluding cases settled on the date of trial) must be presented at the time of hearing on such uncontested matters.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
An unapproved final judgment is held in chambers for ten days and, if no objection is filed, is signed without a hearing on entry.
Said judgment shall be held in the Judge's chambers for ten (10) days and if no objection to the judgment is filed, it will then be signed by the Court without a hearing on entry of judgment.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
After verifying a complete transmission, the clerk must confirm the charge authorization and note its code on the cost receipt; the document is then deemed accepted for filing and stamped with the clerk’s official date and time.
10.8 The clerk when satisfied that the transm1sston is complete shall confirm the charge authorization and note the authorization code on the cost receipt. Thereafter, the documents tendered electronically shall be deemed accepted for filing and the clerk shall affix the clerk's official date and time file stamp to the document.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
An electronically transmitted document accepted for filing is recognized as the original record for filing or evidentiary purposes when it bears the clerk’s official date and time stamp.
10.4 An electronically transmitted document accepted for filing will be recognized as the original record for file or for evidentiary purposes when it bears the clerk's official date and time tile stamp.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
Electronic transmission alone does not constitute filing; filing is complete when the clerk affixes the official date and time file stamp.
10.11 Electronic transmission of a document does not constitute filing. Filing is complete when the clerk's official date and time file stamp is affixed to the document.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed and remains a temporary restraining order for 14 days; absent a contest at a hearing by then, it continues as a temporary injunction.
7.2 This order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition. If no party contests this order by presenting evidence at a hearing on or before fourteen days after the day of the filing of the original petition, this order shall continue in full force and effect as a temporary injunction until further order of this Court.
Page 13 | 7. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed and remains a temporary restraining order for fourteen days; if no party contests it with evidence at a hearing by then, it continues as a temporary injunction until further order, but terminates when a final order is signed or the case is dismissed.
7.2 This order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition. If no party contests this order by presenting evidence at a hearing on or before fourteen days after the day of the filing of the original petition, this order shall continue in full force and effect as a temporary injunction until further order of this Court. This entire order will terminate and will no longer be effective when the Court signs a final order or the case is dismissed.
Page 15 | SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
If the offering party is not present when non-digital physical evidence is offered, it must be tendered to the court no later than seven days after the remote proceeding.
Physical evidence which cannot be rendered in digital form shall be tendered to the court no later than 7 days after the remote proceeding if the party offering the evidence is not present in the court when it is offered.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Procedures for Detention Hearings Conducted as a Remote Proceeding
If a transmission is incomplete or required costs or fees are unpaid, the clerk will notify the sender as soon as practicable that it has not been filed; the source sentence is incomplete.
10.9 If the transmission is found to be incomplete or court costs or fees, if required, are not paid, the clerk will notify the sender as soon as practicable that the transmission has not been filed and the
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
Upon receiving an electronically transmitted document, the clerk must verify that the transmission is complete.
10.7 The clerk upon receipt of an electronically transmitted document shall verify the completeness of the transmission.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
After filing an electronically transmitted document, the clerk will electronically send the sender an acknowledgment and any cost receipt.
10.10 After filing an electronically transmitted document, the clerk will electronically transmit to the sender an acknowledgment of the filing, together with cost receipt, if any.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A confirmation letter must be mailed to all parties and the Court.
A confirmation letter shall be mailed to all parties and the Court
Page 2 | 1.5 SETTING REQUESTS
Family-law settings must be confirmed by notifying opposing counsel or the opposing party as provided in the rules.
All settings for family law matters must be obtained from the Court Coordinator of the Court it is assigned and confirmed by notification to opposing counsel/party as provided in these rules
Page 4 | 4.1
Copies of pre-trial motions must be furnished to the District Attorney; exceptions are allowed for applications for probation and elections concerning who sets punishment.
PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS MUST BE FILED MORE THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE FINAL DOCKET CALL AND COPIES THEREOF FURNISHED TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, OR BE FOREVER WAIVED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 28.01, OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR APPLICATION FOR PROBATION AND ELECTION AS TO JUDGE OR JURY SETTING PUNISHMENT.
Page 5 | 5.13 Final Docket Call
The client and all parties of record must either consent in writing to withdrawal or receive three days’ notice of the hearing.
The client whose attorney seeks to withdraw and all parties of record must either consent in writing to the withdrawal or be given three (3) days notice of the hearing.
Page 7 | 8.3 Withdrawal
The party preparing an unapproved final judgment must mail a copy to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties who appeared before the Court.
All final judgments which are not approved by all counsel or opposing parties who appeared before the Court shall be forwarded to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, a copy shall be mailed to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties by the party preparing the judgment.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
All parties must receive three days’ notice of a motion to substitute an attorney.
Attorneys may be substituted upon motion and three (3) days notice to all parties.
Page 8 | 8.4 Substitution
A copy of a civil withdrawal motion must be delivered or mailed to opposing counsel.
A copy of the motion shall be delivered or mailed to opposing counsel.
Page 8 | 8.6
If the withdrawal motion is mailed to the client by certified mail, return receipt requested, proof of delivery or attempted delivery is required at the hearing.
Such motion shall be accompanied by the client's written consent to such withdrawal or a certificate by another lawyer that he has been employed to represent the client in the case, or a copy of such motion shall be mailed to the client at his last known address, certified mail, return receipt requested, with a letter advising that the motion will be presented to the Court on the date set for hearing, and that any objection to such withdrawal should be made to the Court in writing before such time. Proof of delivery or attempted delivery will be required at the hearing.
Page 8 | 8.6
Filing Fees and Waivers
Electronically transmitted documents will not be filed until costs and fees are paid using a clerk-approved Mastercard, Visa, or Discover account, and submissions with incomplete charge information or that fail to comply with applicable rules will not be filed.
10.3 No document electronically transmitted shall be accepted by the clerk for filing until court costs and fees have been paid. Court costs and fees may be paid by Mastercard, Visa, or Discover account approved by the clerk. Documents tendered to the clerk electronically without payment of court costs and fees, or with incomplete information on the charge authorization or request, or which do not conform to applicable rules, will not be filed.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Documents sought to be excluded must be segregated and furnished to the Court in a sealed wrapper with a specific privilege pleading and supporting authority for each document.
Documents sought to be excluded shall be segregated and furnished to the Court in a sealed wrapper along with a specific pleading of claimed privilege as to each, with citation of authority.
Page 3 | 3.512
Files for granted adoptions are sealed and confidential; access is allowed only for good cause under an order from the court that issued the adoption order.
It is HEREBY ORDERED that all files wherein an adoption has been granted in the above- named Courts are sealed and confidential, and no person or entity is entitled to access such records except for good cause under order of the Court that issued the order of adoption.
Civil cases
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER RE: SEALING OF ADOPTIONS
Files in the specified Child Protective Service cases must be sealed and kept confidential, and nonparties may not access them without a court order.
It is HEREBY ORDERED that all files wherein the Department of Family and Protective Services has filed a Petition for Protection of a Child, for Conservatorship, and for Termination in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship, Petition for Orders in Aid of Investigation or a Report of Child Abuse or Neglect, or any other Child Protective Service case in the above-named courts shall be sealed and kept confidential, and no person or entity not listed as a party in such record shall have access to such records, without an order from the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER RE: SEALING OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE CASES
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The parties are encouraged to settle amicably and, if unable to do so, must use alternative dispute resolution such as mediation for unresolved matters before setting a hearing on temporary or final orders.
9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE. The parties are encouraged to settle their disputes amicably without court intervention. In the event the parties are unable to settle their disputes, they are hereby ORDERED to use alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to settle those items that cannot be agreed to before setting a hearing on temporary orders or final orders.
Civil cases
Page 1 | PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE
Unresolved motions and special exceptions will be ruled on at the Pretrial Conference, and matters not properly presented are deemed waived.
All motions, special exceptions, etc., not previously ruled upon, will be ruled upon at the Pretrial Conference, and any such matters not properly presented shall be deemed waived.
Page 3 | 3.54
Before a motion or special exception is set for hearing, the moving party must first communicate with opposing counsel to determine whether it will be opposed.
No motion or special exception will be set for hearing until the moving party shall first communicate with opposing counsel to determine whether a contemplated motion or special exception will be opposed.
Page 4 | 3.57
If the parties cannot settle their disputes, they must use alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, for unresolved items before setting a hearing on temporary or final orders.
In the event the parties are unable to settle their disputes, they are hereby ORDERED to use alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to settle those items that cannot be agreed to before setting a hearing on temporary orders or final orders.
Page 12 | 9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE
The parties are encouraged to settle amicably and, if unable to do so, must use alternative dispute resolution such as mediation before setting a hearing on temporary orders.
9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE. The parties are encouraged to settle their disputes amicably without court intervention. In the event the parties are unable to settle their disputes, they are hereby ORDERED to use alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to settle those items that cannot be agreed to before setting a hearing on temporary orders or
Page 13 | 9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE
The parties are encouraged to settle amicably and, if unable to do so, must use alternative dispute resolution such as mediation for unresolved matters before setting a hearing on temporary or final orders.
9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE. The parties are encouraged to settle their disputes amicably without court intervention. In the event the parties are unable to settle their disputes, they are hereby ORDERED to use alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to settle those items that cannot be agreed to before setting a hearing on temporary orders or final orders.
Page 15 | 9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE
At the Second Scheduling Conference, sufficiently long-pending motions and special exceptions will be heard, and the Court will inquire about settlement negotiations and set final pretrial and trial dates.
At Second Scheduling Conterence all pending Motions, Special Exceptions, etc., that have been on file a sufficient length of time will be heard; settlement negotiations will be inquired into by the Court; a final pretrial date will be set and a trial date will be set.
Page 3 | 3.52
At the Second Scheduling Conference, pending motions and special exceptions that have been on file long enough will be heard.
At Second Scheduling Conterence all pending Motions, Special Exceptions, etc., that have been on file a sufficient length of time will be heard;
Page 3 | 3.52
Chambers Communication Rules
Requests for non-jury settings must be made through the respective Court Coordinator.
Requests for non-jury settings shall be made through the respective Court Coordinators of each Court.
Page 2 | 1.5 SETTING REQUESTS
Family-law settings must be obtained from the assigned Court Coordinator and confirmed by notifying opposing counsel or the opposing party as provided in the rules.
All settings for family law matters must be obtained from the Court Coordinator of the Court it is assigned and confirmed by notification to opposing counsel/party as provided in these rules
Page 4 | 4.1
An attorney must call the affected judges’ attention to multiple settings as soon as they are known.
It is the duty of an attorney to call the affected judges' attention to all multiple settings as soon as they are known.
Page 7 | RULE 8. CONFLICTING ENGAGEMENTS
An attorney who is already in trial must inform other courts of the court and cause number of the conflicting trial.
When an attorney is presently in trial, said attorney shall inform other courts of court and cause number of the conflicting trial.
Page 7 | RULE 8. CONFLICTING ENGAGEMENTS
Counsel must tell parties and witnesses not to contact the Judge about pending matters and must advise them of these rules.
Counsel shall instruct all parties and witnesses not to contact the Judge concerning pending matters and counsel shall advise all parties and witnesses of these rules.
Page 7 | RULE 7. COURTROOM DECORUM
After leave to withdraw is granted, the clerk must notify the party, advise of any trial settings, and explain that the party may secure other counsel.
After leave is granted, the clerk shall notify the party of such action and advise the party of any trial settings, and that he may secure other counsel.
Page 8 | 8.6
Settings may be requested from the Court Coordinator.
Settings may be obtained by request to Court Coordinator.
Page 3 | 3.1 Uncontested matters
When practicable, digital copies of physical evidence should be emailed to the court, court reporter, and counsel before the hearing.
When digital copies of physical evidence can be prepared, such as audio/video recordings, documents, or images, the digital copies should be emailed to the court, the court reporter and to counsel for the parties before the hearing if practicable.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Procedures for Detention Hearings Conducted as a Remote Proceeding