Judge J. Brad McCampbell
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Communication
Document Format Requirements5 rules
Audio and video exhibits must use an allowed extension; files with other extensions must be converted to an acceptable format, while listed-extension files need not be converted to MP3 or MP4.
Court's wording
A list of valid extensions that these files must be submitted in are: .avi, .wmv, .wav, .mpg, .mid, .asf, .mpeg, .mp1, .mp2, .mp3, .mp4, .mp4v, .mpg, .ogg, .oga, .ogv, .webm. If an exhibit has any of those extensions, the sponsoring party is not required to convert it to a .mp3 or .mp4 file. If it does not have any of those extensions, the sponsoring party shall convert it to an acceptable format.
Nothing other than what is offered as an Exhibit may be included on the audio or video media.
Documents: PDF
- File type
Audio and Video files: Files may not exceed 5GB.
Physical evidence may be submitted via a photograph.
Document Filing Requirements13 rules
The advance-notice requirement may be excused if a verified party certificate or counsel certificate is filed with the application stating either specified basis for proceeding without notice.
Court's wording
Compliance with the provisions of subparagraph (1) hereof is not required if a verified certificate of a party or a certificate of counsel is filed with the application, (1) That irreparable harm is imminent and there is insufficient time to notify the opposing party or counsel; (2) That to notify the opposing party or counsel would incur or annul the court's power to grant relief because the subject matter of the application could be accomplished or property removed, secreted or destroyed, if notice were required.
If the case is subject to transfer, counsel must fully advise the Court of the circumstances, including prior applications for similar relief and potential conflicts with prior orders; the judge may decline to act and refer the application or case.
Court's wording
If the case is subject to transfer, counsel shall fully advise the Court of the circumstances, particularly as to whether there has been any previous applications for the same or similar relief or whether the relief sought will conflict with any other previous order, and the Judge to whom the application is presented may decline to act and refer the application or the entire case to the Judge of the Court to which the earlier related case is assigned.
Counsel (or pro se party) presenting any application for a temporary restraining order shall, at the time the application is presented, further certify that to the best of counsel's knowledge, the case in which the application is presented is not subject to transfer.
The order is accompanied by a letter that notifies the opposing counsel/party of their right to object to the order within five (5) days of the date that the letter was mailed.
No objection is filed within the five (5) day period;
The attorneys and/or parties have signed the proposed order showing their consent to same being entered by the Court.
The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition.
If the Petitioner fails to attach the order, the Clerk must ensure it is attached to the petition and every copy presented when the petition is filed.
Court's wording
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.
Prior to the hearing, the parties will get me and opposing counsel any evidence they wish for me to review in support of their respective positions.
Respondent’s counsel must obtain the specified records and plea paperwork, obtain the required signatures, and email the signed paperwork—or, alternatively, drop it off—at least one business day before the hearing.
Court's wording
To Respondent's counsel: Obtain the probation terms (if applicable) and social history from Probation. Obtain the plea paperwork (Stipulation of Evidence, Discovery Stipulation, Order of Adjudication/Modification/Disposition) from the State. Obtain signatures on those documents and on the Adjudication Packet from your client and the parents/guardians/custodians. Email all the signed paperwork to the Chief JPO and court administrator at least one business day before the hearing. The paperwork may also be dropped off at the 402nd District Court Coordinator's Office at least one business day before the hearing.
A subpoena for a Remote Hearing must include the specified Zoom appearance, nondisclosure, and failure-to-appear notice.
Court's wording
A subpoena issued to a witness to appear at a Remote Hearing shall include the following notice: "This matter is set for hearing by remote appearance via Zoom. To appear at the hearing via Zoom, obtain a free Zoom account at https://zoom.us/download. If you intend to appear by phone, you may download a free Zoom app at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ (Apple) or https://play.google.com/store/apps (Android). YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM DISCLOSING ANY ZOOM MEETING I.D. NUMBER PROVIDED TO YOU TO ANY PERSONS NOT A PARTY OR AN ATTORNEY OF A PARTY TO THIS SUIT. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE ZOOM HEARING, YOU COULD BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR."
The court clerk shall include a copy of these orders to each subpoena being issued out of this Court.
Attorneys and self-represented litigants who use AI for legal research, drafting, or analysis must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, confirming human verification and acknowledging responsibility for compliance.
- Document
- Court submission
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any forms 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; and 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.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The opposing counsel or party must be given the opportunity to object within five days of the date the letter was mailed.
The order is accompanied by a letter that notifies the opposing counsel/party of their right to object to the order within five (5) days of the date that the letter was mailed.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
The applicant must notify the opposing side and provide the application and proposed order at least two hours before presentation to the Court, subject to the stated exception.
Counsel (or pro se party) presenting any application for a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief shall notify the opposing party's counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented by counsel in the present controversy, and provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision, except as provided in subparagraph (1) hereof.
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The submitting attorney must certify that the order and letter were sent to opposing counsel via eFile, or to an unrepresented opposing party at the last known address or a previously used email address.
The submitting attorney certifies the order and letter were sent to the opposing counsel via eFile, or to the opposing party at their last known address or email address if there is previous correspondence with the opposing party via that email;
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Unless the exhibit was sent previously, email it to opposing counsel.
Unless you did so previously, email the Exhibit to: Opposing Counsel,
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Service of a witness subpoena may be accomplished by email or any other means calculated to provide notice of service. Proof of service of the subpoena will be provided by the party serving the subpoena and filed with the District Court Clerk.
Service of a witness subpoena may be accomplished by email or any other means calculated to provide notice of service. Proof of service of the subpoena will be provided by the party serving the subpoena and filed with the District Court Clerk.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Unless the exhibit was sent previously, email it to the Judge at the listed email address.
Unless you did so previously, email the Exhibit to: The Judge (lbradmccampbell@mywoodcounty.com),
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Contact one of the listed email addresses or call the listed number if a participant may be unable to participate remotely.
Contact mwhitehurst@mywoodcounty.com; sperez@mywoodcounty.com; or ajacobs@mywoodcounty.com or call (903)-763-5772 if you believe any counsel, his or her client(s), a pro se litigant, any witness, an interpreter, or any other participant cannot participate in a court hearing remotely.
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