Judge Greg Preston Lowery

Applies to

Petition

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.

Applies to

Confirmation letter

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.

Applies to

Final decree or judgment

The final decree or judgment must be submitted to the Court before the hearing begins.

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.

The final decree or judgment must be submitted before the hearing begins.

Applies to

Final pretrial order

The Final Pre-Trial Order must be filed by seven days before the Final Pretrial.

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.

At the Second Scheduling Conference, pending motions and special exceptions that have been on file long enough will be heard.

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.

The client and all parties of record must either consent in writing to withdrawal or receive three days’ notice of the hearing.

Applies to

Confirmation letter

Service

Mail to all parties

A confirmation letter must be mailed to all parties and the Court.

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.