Concho County, TX
All 7 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Concho County, newest effective date first. 2 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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Standing Orders of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley (effective July 22, 2025)
Standing orders of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley (Associate Judge Elizabeth Watkins), effective July 22, 2025, for Tom Green, Schleicher, Irion, Runnels, Sterling, Coke, Concho and Brown Counties: semiannual vacation letters and written motions for continuance; limits on written reports in lieu of appearance; contested matters heard in person and virtual appearance of a party or witness only on a motion filed at least 3 days ahead; agreed orders and extensions; exhibit and witness lists emailed to the parties, coordinator and court reporter by noon three days before a hearing; placement orders (county of removal or a contiguous county, a 150-mile radius without court approval, advisements within 24 hours, reports and appearances after three months outside that radius); medication consent and notice requirements; transition-planning duties for youth over 15 in permanent managing conservatorship; matters requiring a motion, order or advisement; and caseworker hearing preparation.
Concho County Countywide Justice Court Order Adopting a Youth Diversion Plan (signed December 13, 2024; effective January 1, 2025)
Order of the Concho County countywide justice court adopting a youth diversion plan under Code of Criminal Procedure chapter 45, subchapter E: objective, applicability and eligibility; diversion strategies and prohibited strategies; the diversion agreement; intermediate diversion and diversion by the judge; referral to court; the $50 administrative fee and its waiver; and confidentiality and automatic expunction of diversion records.
Local Rules of Procedure and Rules of Decorum for the Justice of the Peace Court of Concho County (effective September 15, 2023)
Local rules of the Justice Court (Justice of the Peace, Countywide) of Concho County, effective September 15, 2023: objective, scope and jurisdiction; organization, docket, bench exchange, jury selection, court-appointed attorneys in fine-only cases and recording or broadcasting of proceedings; rules of decorum and a dress code; civil case filing and venue, settings, mediation, jury demand (a written request and the jury fee no later than 14 days before trial) and holidays; criminal case filing, first appearance, settings and resets (requested no later than 24 hours before the setting), pleas of guilty or nolo contendere, jury trial, and withdrawal or substitution of counsel.
51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts Administrative Order - Standing Order Requiring Completion of Children's Interest Seminar (April 15, 2019)
Standing order of the 51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts (Tom Green, Coke, Concho, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher and Sterling Counties): all parties to a suit affecting the parent-child relationship complete the Children's Interest Seminar (For Kid's Sake) within sixty days of service or waiver and file the completion certificate within five days; failure may lead to contempt, striking of pleadings or Rule 215 sanctions.
51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts Standing Order Regarding Property and Conduct of Parties in a Divorce or Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (effective April 15, 2019)
Standing order of the 51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts for divorces and suits affecting the parent-child relationship in Tom Green, Coke, Concho, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher and Sterling Counties: no disruption of children; conduct of the parties; preservation of property and use of funds; personal and business records; insurance; specific authorizations; service with the petition and effect as a temporary restraining order and then a temporary injunction; effect of protective orders; encouragement to mediate; and sanctions for failing to appear or to obey court orders.
Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley - Procedures for Virtual Court Proceedings (by Zoom and Phone) (February 2023)
Procedures of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley for virtual proceedings: court staff contacts; which proceedings are virtual; equipment and a stable connection; requesting a virtual proceeding from the coordinator by noon three business days ahead; exhibits in PDF emailed to the parties, coordinator and court reporter by noon three days ahead; virtual witnesses; public viewing on the court's YouTube channel with recording prohibited; how to use Zoom; and conduct rules for virtual and in-person hearings.
Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley Standing General Rules Applicable to All Appearances (February 2023)
Standing general rules of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley for virtual and in-person appearances: opening procedure and announcements; courtroom conduct and prohibited conduct; forms of address and the oath; conduct of attorneys; and the dress code.