Brewster County, TX
All 10 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Brewster County, newest effective date first. 1 region-wide and 1,248 statewide instruments also apply here — search all three layers together. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Remote Court Appearance Etiquette — 394th Judicial District Court (Brewster County)
The 394th Judicial District Court's rules for videoconference (including Zoom) appearances: appearance, environment and conduct standards; the recording prohibition; participants' responsibility for a working connection; and enforcement for non-compliance. Applies to Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Brewster and Presidio Counties. Signed July 22, 2026.
Standing Memorandum Regarding Courtroom Attire — 394th Judicial District Court (Brewster County)
The 394th Judicial District Court's dress-code memorandum for all persons appearing in person or by videoconference: attire not permitted, examples of appropriate attire, remote-appearance requirements, enforcement, and exceptions. Applies to Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Brewster and Presidio Counties. Signed July 22, 2026.
Updated Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence — 394th Judicial District Court (Brewster County)
The 394th Judicial District Court's updated standing order on artificial intelligence, applying to every pending or hereafter filed case in the 394th Judicial District Court of Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio Counties. It warns that generative AI systems (ChatGPT, Claude, OpenAI, Bing and others) are unreliable, prone to bias, and often fabricate information, and requires every self-represented litigant and attorney who uses AI for legal research or drafting to sign and file the attached certification before using AI-generated information — certifying that all AI-created language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments and legal analysis were verified as accurate through traditional non-AI legal sources by a licensed human, and acknowledging responsibility and potential sanctions for noncompliance. Signed July 22, 2026, effective immediately.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Brewster County — Judicial Standing Orders (Nos. 4–7)
The judicial standing orders of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Brewster County (Judge J. Scott Wassermann) authorizing the clerk to process routine dispositions: Standing Order No. 4 (Compliance Dismissals for expired registration, no financial responsibility, expired/uncorrected driver's license, and equipment violations, with acceptable-proof procedures and fees); No. 5 (Deferred Disposition eligibility for moving, non-moving, financial-responsibility and driving-while-license-invalid offenses); No. 6 (Dismissal of Financial Responsibility Violations on acceptable proof of insurance); and No. 7 (Driving Safety Course Dismissal). Signed November 7, 2025 (No. 7 signed November 7, 2024).
Standing Order Regarding Release on Bail of Defendant Charged with Felony Offense Committed While on Bail — 394th Judicial District Court (Brewster, Brewster & Presidio Counties)
The 394th Judicial District Court's standing order under Article 17.027, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, on the release on bail of a defendant charged with a felony committed while on bail for another felony in the same county: a murder defendant may be magistrated and have bail set only by a District Court Judge or County Court Judge of that county, while other Article 17.027 defendants may be handled by a District Judge, County Court Judge, Justice of the Peace or Municipal Judge of that county. Signed October 20, 2025.
Standing Order Establishing Confidentiality of DFPS Court Records — 394th Judicial District Court (Brewster County)
The 394th Judicial District Court's standing order making affidavits, court reports and other documents filed in Department of Family and Protective Services suits (Tex. Fam. Code ch. 261, 262, 264) confidential and restricting access to the court, associate judge, DFPS and SSCC agents, parties and their attorneys, attorneys/guardians ad litem, and the Attorney General; anyone else must request access on the attached Exhibit A form. Effective March 7, 2025.
Standing Order Regarding Placement of Children in Child Protective Services Cases and Family Law Cases — 394th District (Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Brewster & Presidio)
An order of the Local Administrative District Judge of Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Brewster and Presidio Counties, enforceable by contempt, prohibiting the Department of Family and Protective Services and any court, judge or party from placing any foster child subject to the order in the home or custody/care of a named individual, and binding all parties and persons acting in concert with them. Effective July 24, 2024.
Standing Order Regarding Public Access to Electronic Proceedings — 394th Judicial District Court (Brewster County)
The 394th Judicial District Court's standing order on public access to electronic (remote) court proceedings: electronic proceedings follow the court's Virtual Hearing Protocols; only participants are admitted absent prior permission; the public may observe in the district courtroom or on the court's YouTube live-streaming channel, with recording by anyone other than the court prohibited on pain of contempt; and the court may record proceedings for its own non-public use. Effective February 7, 2023.
Justice Court Local Rules of Administration and Decorum — Brewster County
The Brewster County Justice Courts local rules of administration and decorum (adopted January 20, 2023): the justice courts jurisdiction and administration, filing and case-management procedures, courtroom decorum and conduct, and related procedures for the civil, eviction, small-claims and fine-only criminal matters before the justice courts.
Youth Diversion Plan — Precinct 1 Justice Court, Brewster County (HB 3186)
The Youth Diversion Plan adopted by the Precinct 1 Justice Court of Brewster County under the Texas Youth Diversion and Early Intervention Act (HB 3186; Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 45, Subchapter E) for children alleged to have committed a fine-only misdemeanor other than a traffic offense: it sets the program's objectives, eligibility, intake and evaluation, the written diversion agreement and diversion action plan, participation and case management by the Youth Diversion Coordinator (the Brewster County Juvenile Probation Office), procedures for ineligibility/objection/noncompliance, judicial diversion, the $50 administrative fee, and expunction on the child's 18th birthday. Includes a glossary (Appendix A), a three-tier placement/duration/strategy guide (Appendix B), and form templates (Appendices C–G).