Harris County, TX
All 267 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Harris 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.
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Appearance Policy — 351st District Court (updated May 16, 2023)
Appearance Policy — 351st District Court (updated May 16, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
245th District Court Policies and Procedures (April 1, 2023)
245th District Court Policies and Procedures (April 1, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Basic Principles of Decorum — 312th District Court (effective February 28, 2023)
Basic Principles of Decorum — 312th District Court (effective February 28, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Addendum to the Harris County Fair Defense Act Plan — additional duties and requirements of appointed attorneys (approved February 1, 2023; effective February 27, 2023)
Addendum to the Harris County Fair Defense Act Plan — additional duties and requirements of appointed attorneys (approved February 1, 2023; effective February… — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Alternative Plan — Amended Fee Schedule for appointed counsel (effective February 27, 2023)
Fair Defense Act Alternative Plan — Amended Fee Schedule for appointed counsel (effective February 27, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Policies and Procedures — 312th Family District Court (effective February 20, 2023)
Court Policies and Procedures — 312th Family District Court (effective February 20, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Standing Order Regarding Self-Represented Litigants (DRO review of uncontested final orders) — 312th District Court (February 6, 2023)
Standing Order Regarding Self-Represented Litigants (DRO review of uncontested final orders) — 312th District Court (February 6, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Direct Filing Order of the Harris County Family District Courts (2023 amendment, effective February 1, 2023)
Direct Filing Order of the Harris County Family District Courts (2023 amendment, effective February 1, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 184th District Court (signed January 12, 2023)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 184th District Court (signed January 12, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 185th District Court (signed January 12, 2023)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 185th District Court (signed January 12, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 208th District Court (signed January 12, 2023)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 208th District Court (signed January 12, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 263rd District Court (signed January 12, 2023)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 263rd District Court (signed January 12, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 482nd District Court (signed January 10, 2023)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 482nd District Court (signed January 10, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Amended Appearance Policy — County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 (effective January 1, 2023)
Amended Appearance Policy — County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 (effective January 1, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Policies and Procedures — 311th District Court (effective January 1, 2023)
Court Policies and Procedures — 311th District Court (effective January 1, 2023) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Policies and Procedures — 311th District Court (justex posting)
Court Policies and Procedures — 311th District Court (justex posting) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Order Amending the Process and Procedure for the Docketing and Transfer of Cases to the Felony Associate Judges (October 18, 2022)
Order Amending the Process and Procedure for the Docketing and Transfer of Cases to the Felony Associate Judges (October 18, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 337th District Court (signed May 12, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 337th District Court (signed May 12, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — STAR (Success Through Addiction Recovery) Drug Court dockets 1-4 (May 12, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — STAR (Success Through Addiction Recovery) Drug Court dockets 1-4 (May 12, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Standing Order Regarding Self-Represented Litigants — 257th District Court (April 22, 2022)
Standing Order Regarding Self-Represented Litigants — 257th District Court (April 22, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Notice of Court Procedures for In-Person Eviction Trials — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3 (April 2022)
Notice of Court Procedures for In-Person Eviction Trials — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3 (April 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Harris County Juvenile Board Plan — Fair Defense Act Standards and Procedures for Appointment of Counsel for Juvenile Respondents (effective March 23, 2022)
Harris County Juvenile Board Plan — Fair Defense Act Standards and Procedures for Appointment of Counsel for Juvenile Respondents (effective March 23, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 339th District Court (signed February 8, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 339th District Court (signed February 8, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 178th District Court (signed February 3, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 178th District Court (signed February 3, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 176th District Court (signed February 2, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 176th District Court (signed February 2, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 179th District Court (signed February 2, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 179th District Court (signed February 2, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 180th District Court (signed February 2, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 180th District Court (signed February 2, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 182nd District Court (signed February 2, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 182nd District Court (signed February 2, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 209th District Court (signed February 2, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 209th District Court (signed February 2, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 232nd District Court (signed February 2, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 232nd District Court (signed February 2, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 248th District Court (signed February 2, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 248th District Court (signed February 2, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 262nd District Court (signed February 2, 2022)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 262nd District Court (signed February 2, 2022) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 314th District Court (December 10, 2021)
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 314th District Court (December 10, 2021) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Standing Order Regarding Mandatory Disclosures in Tax Cases — 125th District Court (November 12, 2021)
Standing Order Regarding Mandatory Disclosures in Tax Cases — 125th District Court (November 12, 2021) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Motion for Continuance Policy — County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 (effective July 1, 2021)
Motion for Continuance Policy — County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 (effective July 1, 2021) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Emergency Relief Docket and Emergency Relief Trial Docket — Harris County Criminal District Court Trial Division
Emergency Relief Docket and Emergency Relief Trial Docket — Harris County Criminal District Court Trial Division — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Standing Discovery Order — County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 (effective September 17, 2020)
Standing Discovery Order — County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 (effective September 17, 2020) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Remote Plea Process for Defendants on Bond — Harris County Criminal District Courts (updated July 8, 2020)
Remote Plea Process for Defendants on Bond — Harris County Criminal District Courts (updated July 8, 2020) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 125th District Court (April 17, 2020)
Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 125th District Court (April 17, 2020) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 309th District Court (April 13, 2020)
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 309th District Court (April 13, 2020) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 190th District Court (April 1, 2020)
Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 190th District Court (April 1, 2020) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Inclement Weather, Emergency, and Public Health Scheduling Procedures — Harris County Civil Courts at Law (effective March 16, 2020)
Inclement Weather, Emergency, and Public Health Scheduling Procedures — Harris County Civil Courts at Law (effective March 16, 2020) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Uniform Traffic Notice (January 1, 2020) — Harris County Justice Courts
Uniform Traffic Notice (January 1, 2020) — Harris County Justice Courts — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Motion for Continuance Policy — County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 (effective July 23, 2019)
Motion for Continuance Policy — County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 (effective July 23, 2019) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Pretrial Order — 334th District Court (February 18, 2019)
Pretrial Order — 334th District Court (February 18, 2019) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Inclement Weather – Closing Notice Advisories — Harris County Civil District Courts (February 5, 2019)
Inclement Weather – Closing Notice Advisories — Harris County Civil District Courts (February 5, 2019) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Standing Order on Continuances Based on the Birth or Adoption of a Child — 190th District Court (January 2, 2019)
Standing Order on Continuances Based on the Birth or Adoption of a Child — 190th District Court (January 2, 2019) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Pre-Trial Conference Order (standing form of order) — 309th District Court (January 1, 2019)
Pre-Trial Conference Order (standing form of order) — 309th District Court (January 1, 2019) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Standing Order in Limine — 11th District Court (January 22, 2018)
Standing Order in Limine — 11th District Court (January 22, 2018) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 351st District Court (signed February 8, 2017)
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 351st District Court (signed February 8, 2017) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.