Fort Bend County
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Eleventh Amended Fort Bend County Adult Plan and Local Rules for the Appointment of Counsel to Indigent Defendants
Eleventh Amended Fort Bend County Adult Plan and Local Rules for the Appointment of Counsel to Indigent Defendants — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 12/31/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Local Rules of Court, Fort Bend County Courts at Law (approved and adopted January 1, 2018)
Local Rules of Court, Fort Bend County Courts at Law (approved and adopted January 1, 2018) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Local Rules of the District Courts of Fort Bend County, Texas
Local Rules of the District Courts of Fort Bend County, Texas — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
400th Judicial District Court — Court Rules and Procedures (final 8.1.2025)
400th Judicial District Court — Court Rules and Procedures (final 8.1.2025) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 09/15/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order Regarding Temporary Injunctions for the 328th, 387th, 501st, and 505th District Courts
Standing Order Regarding Temporary Injunctions for the 328th, 387th, 501st, and 505th District Courts — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/13/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Second Amended General Order Regarding Procedures for Bail Hearings and Pre-Trial Release
Second Amended General Order Regarding Procedures for Bail Hearings and Pre-Trial Release — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 04/22/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
240th Judicial District Court Local Rules and Court Procedures (revised May 6, 2026)
240th Judicial District Court Local Rules and Court Procedures (revised May 6, 2026) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 05/06/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justices of the Peace, Precinct One — Juvenile Diversion Plan
Justices of the Peace, Precinct One — Juvenile Diversion Plan — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/07/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
The 328th Judicial District Court Rules of Practice (January 1, 2025)
The 328th Judicial District Court Rules of Practice (January 1, 2025) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/07/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Local Rules of Procedure and Decorum for the Justice Courts, Fort Bend County
Local Rules of Procedure and Decorum for the Justice Courts, Fort Bend County — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/24/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice of the Peace Courts — Record of Standing Orders (Rev. 2025.2)
Justice of the Peace Courts — Record of Standing Orders (Rev. 2025.2) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 03/25/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Fort Bend County Jury Plan (amended as of January 7, 2026)
Fort Bend County Jury Plan (amended as of January 7, 2026) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/28/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 5 Court's Discovery Order
County Court at Law No. 5 Court's Discovery Order — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Amended Rates for Court Interpreters (Courts at Law and District Courts)
Amended Rates for Court Interpreters (Courts at Law and District Courts) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 05/22/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 3 Standing Discovery Order on Copying and Production of Blood Testing Records
County Court at Law No. 3 Standing Discovery Order on Copying and Production of Blood Testing Records — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Zoom Policies & Procedures (effective January 4, 2023)
County Court at Law No. 1 Zoom Policies & Procedures (effective January 4, 2023) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/23/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 3 Court's Discovery Order in DWI Prosecutions
County Court at Law No. 3 Court's Discovery Order in DWI Prosecutions — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order Establishing Processes for Unfiled Misdemeanor Criminal Matters
Standing Order Establishing Processes for Unfiled Misdemeanor Criminal Matters — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 04/27/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Direct File Order (Felony District Courts)
Direct File Order (Felony District Courts) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/04/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order Adopting Rules Governing the Broadcasting of Magistrate Court Proceedings
Standing Order Adopting Rules Governing the Broadcasting of Magistrate Court Proceedings — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 04/21/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Court Proceedings by Electronic Recording
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Court Proceedings by Electronic Recording — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 08/23/2024); the document in custody is the controlling text.
505th District Court Standing Order of Referral to the Associate Judge
505th District Court Standing Order of Referral to the Associate Judge — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 First Amended Standing Administrative Order on Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem Appointment Lists
County Court at Law No. 1 First Amended Standing Administrative Order on Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem Appointment Li — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/23/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Order Setting Court Reporter Fees (including Indigent Cases)
Order Setting Court Reporter Fees (including Indigent Cases) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 04/21/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
General Order Regarding Procedures for Review of Bail Decisions
General Order Regarding Procedures for Review of Bail Decisions — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 09/19/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.