Bell County, TX
All 7 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Bell County, newest effective date first. 3 region-wide and 1,248 statewide instruments also apply here — search all three layers together. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Published rules, newest effective date first
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Bell County Standing Order Regarding Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.027
A standing order of the Bell County District Courts (27th, 264th, 426th and 478th Judicial Districts) designating, under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 17.027, that Bell County District Judges, District Court Associate Judges, and County Court at Law Judges may set bail for a defendant charged with a felony committed while on bail for another felony in the same county.
Bell County Standing Order for Rules and Procedures for Child Protective Services Cases
The Bell County District Courts' standing order of rules and procedures for suits brought by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services under Subtitle E of the Family Code, referring CPS cases to the Centex Child Protection Courts and governing hearings, emergency removal orders, notice, and removal following placement.
Revised Bell County Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of the Parties
The Bell County District Courts' revised standing order that applies automatically in every divorce suit and every suit affecting the parent-child relationship (including modifications and enforcements) filed in Bell County, protecting the children, preserving property, and governing the conduct of the parties while the case is pending.
Bell County Standing Discovery Order for Criminal Cases
A standing discovery order of the Bell County District Courts implementing the State's production obligations in criminal cases (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 39.14 / Michael Morton Act), requiring the State to produce police reports, defendant statements, warrants, expert and business/medical records, and exculpatory material by the first pretrial setting or four weeks.
Bell County Standing Order Regarding the Confidentiality of CPS Court Records
A Bell County District Court standing order providing that court files in which the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is the petitioner are confidential, releasable only to the parties, their attorneys, and those authorized by court order, under Texas Family Code section 261.201.
Bell County District Court Local Rules
The local rules of the District Courts of Bell County, approved by the Supreme Court of Texas (Misc. Docket No. 14-9) under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 3a, governing conduct and courtroom decorum, attorney appearance and attire, withdrawal of counsel, and mandatory alternative dispute resolution in civil cases.
Bell County Standing Order Regarding Audio and Video
A Bell County District Court standing order prohibiting unauthorized audio or video recording of court proceedings, binding on parties, their agents and attorneys, the media, and the public, and reserving official recording to the court reporter.