Wise County District Court Document Filing Requirements

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Civil cases

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Issuance request

Most issuance requests for service require an attached document.

Most service issued requires a document to be attached

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Form

If you want the court to consider other facts, attach another page labeled “Exhibit: Additional Supporting Facts.”

If you want the court to consider other facts, such as unusual medical expenses, family emergencies, etc., attach another page to this form labeled “Exhibit: Additional Supporting Facts.”

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Form

Complete only one box in the Declaration/Affidavit section.

Fill out only one box.

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Pleadings

In civil cases, pleadings must use a minor party’s full name in the case style and in the body of the pleadings.

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.

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Civil cases

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Petition

The Petitioner must attach this order to the original petition and each copy; if the Petitioner fails, the Clerk must ensure it is attached when the petition is filed.

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.

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Final decree or judgment

In uncontested matters, the final decree or judgment must be submitted before the hearing begins.

3.1 Uncontested matters (waiver divorces, default judgments, adoptions), will be promptly set and disposed of. The final decree or judgment MUST be submitted to the Court before the hearing begins.

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Final pretrial order

The Final Pre-Trial Order in the form of attached Exhibit A must be filed through the Court Coordinator at least seven days before the Final Pretrial.

3.53 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.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

For an unopposed motion or special exception, the moving party must submit a proposed order signed by counsel for all parties to indicate approval.

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.

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Motion or special exception

For an opposed motion or special exception, the motion or a letter must include the specified statement that a conference occurred and agreement could not be reached; otherwise, it will not be set for hearing.

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.

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Agreement

Unless the Rules of Civil Procedure provide otherwise, an agreement concerning a pending suit is enforceable only if written, signed, and filed as part of the record, or made in open court and entered of record.

3.58 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.

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Petitioner's inventory and appraisement

In a marriage dissolution suit, the petitioner must file a complete, sworn, itemized inventory and appraisement at least 15 days before trial, listing the parties’ and children’s property and placing each value to the right of its description.

4.4 INVENTORIES. 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.

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Plea papers

Plea papers must be signed before the scheduled time so the plea can begin on time.

IN ALL CASES, PLEA PAPERS MUST BE SIGNED PRIOR TO THE TIME SCHEDULED SO THAT THE PLEA MAY BEGIN AT THE TIME SCHEDULED.

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Respondent's inventory

The respondent must file an inventory at least eight days before trial, placing items not listed by the petitioner at the end of the appropriate category.

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.

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Proposed property division

Each party must file a proposed property division at least eight days before trial.

4.41 Each party shall file a proposed property division not less than eight (8) days prior to trial.

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Written statement

Counsel must prepare a written statement identifying each sought deduction from gross income and the reasons it should be allowed, except for social security tax and income tax withheld.

Counsel shall prepare a written statement showing any items for which a deduction from gross income (except social security tax and income tax withheld) is sought, including a written statement of the reasons that the deduction should be allowed.

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Objection to judgment

Must include

proposed order

An objection to a judgment must include a proposed order setting a hearing on the objection.

Any objections to the judgment must include form of order setting a hearing on the objection.

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Electronically transmitted document

Each electronically transmitted filing must be individually signed and include the filer’s State Bar identification number, if any, address, telephone number, and telecopier number.

10.5 Every document electronically transmitted for filing shall conform to the requirements for filing 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.

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Petition

The petitioner must attach the standing order to the original petition and every copy; if the petitioner does not, the Clerk must attach it when the petition is filed.

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.

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Form

If you complete the Declaration, you do not need to sign the form before a notary public.

If you fill out the Declaration, you will not need to sign the form in front of a notary public.

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Form

If you do not want your address listed for privacy or safety concerns, take the form and photo identification and complete the Affidavit box before a notary public.

If you do not want to list your address for privacy or safety concerns, take the form and photo identification, and fill out the Affidavit box in front of a notary public.

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Inventories and appraisements

Inventories and appraisements are not required if an agreement completely settles the parties’ property, custody, and support matters.

4.43 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.

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Motion to suppress

When the circumstances warrant challenging a stop, detention, arrest, or search, a motion to suppress must be factually specific and not boilerplate.

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.

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Ai use certification

The AI-use certification form states that the filer will comply with the Standing Order, has human-verified AI-contributed information, and remains responsible for filings and possible sanctions.

I, the undersigned attorney of record or self-represented litigant in the above-entitled and numbered cause pending in the District Court and County Courts at Law of Wise Cunty, Texas, hereby certify as follows: 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.

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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 AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the attached certification form, stating 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; 2. 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.

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VS-165 form ?

This section must be completed for each report filed.

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VS-165 form ?

1a – d. Enter the required information to identify the court proceeding.

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VS-165 form ?

2. Check the type of suit being reported. This determines also which sections of the form must be completed. If more than one type of order applies, check all that apply. Transfers from one jurisdiction to another must be reported in this section (if court number is unknown, specify “unknown”).

Summary: Identify the suit type, check every applicable order type, and report transfers in this section; enter “unknown” if the court number is unknown.

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VS-165 form ?

3a – c. Complete the attorney information to assist in questions or follow up. If case was pro se, please enter the information of the person completing this form.

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VS-165 form ?

All divorces/annulments must be reported, even if there were no minor children. All information is required.

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VS-165 form ?

4-9. Report the Petitioner’s information including maiden name (if applicable ).

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VS-165 form ?

10-15. Report the Respondent’s information, including maiden name (if applicable ).

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VS-165 form ?

16. Report the number of minor children affected by this divorce; if none, record “0.” This number must correspond to the listing of children in Section 3.

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VS-165 form ?

17-18. Enter the date and place of the marriage being dissolved.

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VS-165 form ?

Every child affected by the suit being reported must be listed, and all items concerning that child must be completed.

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VS-165 form ?

If more than three children are affected, check the “additional children listed on back of form” box, and continue to list the additional children.

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VS-165 form ?

If more than 6 children complete section 3 on another form, label it “continuation” and attached the continuation form to the original form.

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Statement of inability to afford payment of court costs or an appeal bond ?

I am being represented in this case for free by an attorney who works for a legal aid provider or who received my case through a legal aid provider. I have attached the certificate the legal aid provider gave me as “Exhibit: Legal Aid Certificate.”

Summary: If represented for free through a legal aid provider, attach the provider’s certificate as “Exhibit: Legal Aid Certificate.”

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Statement of inability to afford payment of court costs or an appeal bond ?

If you answered yes, check all that apply and attach proof to this form, such as a copy of an eligibility form or check.

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Request for issuance order notice ?

Pursuant to Texas Family Code Chapter 158.105, I certify that a certified copy of the _________ ______________________________________________________________________________ signed by the court on _______________________________________ was mailed on this date to the above named employer.

Summary: The request form includes a certification that the specified certified court order was mailed to the named employer.

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Request for issuance of order notice ?

Pursuant to Texas Family Code Chapter 158.105, I certify that a certified copy of the _________ ______________________________________________________________________________ signed by the court on _______________________________________ was mailed on this date to the above named employer.

Summary: The request includes a certification that a certified copy of the identified court order was mailed to the employer on the stated date.

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Confirmation letter

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.

Summary: A confirmation letter for a non-jury setting request must be mailed to all parties and the Court and include the specified trial-time estimate, unresolved matters, and delivery certification.

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Jury questions and requested instructions

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.

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Pleading

Must include

caption ?

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.

Summary: Each pleading must list the filing attorney’s information, including the filer’s email address.

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Joint final pre trial order ?

(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.)

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Joint final pre trial order ?

(NOTE: Each party shall set forth a separate list of numbered Exhibits.)

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Joint final pre trial order ?

(1) All deadlines contained in the Court's Scheduling Orders have been complied with.

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Joint final pre trial order ?

(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.

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Joint final pre trial order ?

(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.)

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Statement of inability to afford payment of court costs or an appeal bond ?

Use initials only for children under 18.

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Statement of inability to afford payment of court costs or an appeal bond ?

If needed, attach a separate piece of paper to list more dependents.

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Statement of inability to afford payment of court costs or an appeal bond ?

Check only one box.

WARNING?Civil cases

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Request for issuance of abstract of judgment or writ of execution ?

Please list additional judgment debtors on a separate page: