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Hutchinson County, TX

All 5 county-scoped rules

Every published instrument scoped to Hutchinson 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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Standing OrdersHutchinson County

Youth Diversion Plan - Justice of the Peace, Hutchinson County (effective January 1, 2025)

Youth diversion plan of the Hutchinson County justice courts under Code of Criminal Procedure chapter 45, subchapter E, effective January 1, 2025: purpose; coordinators (justice court clerk staff); qualifications (17 or younger at the time of the non-traffic offense, no prior unsuccessful diversion, no diversion agreement within the previous 12 months); a written agreement signed by the youth and a parent that halts prosecution; available interventions (education and GED preparation, counselling, mentoring, restitution up to $100, community service up to 20 hours and other reasonable actions); and monitoring for compliance.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Youth Diversion Plan - Justice of the Peace, Hutchinson County (effective January 1, 2025), Hutchinson County, Texas; posted on the Hutchinson County website (https://www.co.hutchinson.tx.us/media/hmbpe4zi/youth-diversion-plan-2025.pdf), fetched 2026-09-24/25.
Local RulesHutchinson County · Judge James M. Mosley

Local Rules of Practice - 316th Judicial District Court, Hutchinson County (effective July 1, 2024)

Local rules of practice of the 316th District Court (Hutchinson County), effective July 1, 2024: cases are set for trial in the order requests are filed with the court coordinator, with a time estimate; jury trial and pre-trial practice; financial information statements in domestic cases; written, detailed motions for continuance signed by or certified to the client; family law and liquidated claims pending over 12 months and other civil actions over 18 months may be placed on the inactive docket and dismissed for want of prosecution under Rule 165; notice of settlement; with the court's and the district clerk's contact details.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Local Rules of Practice - 316th Judicial District Court, Hutchinson County (effective July 1, 2024), Hutchinson County, Texas; posted on the 316th District Court's website (https://316thcourt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/localrulespage1-1.jpg), fetched 2026-09-24/25.
Local RulesHutchinson County · Judge Curtis W. Brancheau

Local Rules of Practice - 84th Judicial District Court, Ochiltree, Hansford and Hutchinson Counties (effective April 1, 2024)

Local rules of practice of the 84th District Court (Ochiltree, Hansford and Hutchinson Counties), effective April 1, 2024: cases are set for trial in the order requests are filed with the court administrator in Stinnett, each request stating the time required; jury trial and pre-trial practice; financial information statements in domestic cases; written, detailed motions for continuance signed by or certified to the client; dismissal for want of prosecution of stale cases under Rule 165; notice of settlement; with the court's and the three district clerks' contact details.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Local Rules of Practice - 84th Judicial District Court, Ochiltree, Hansford and Hutchinson Counties (effective April 1, 2024). TOPICs registration 1882 (Hutchinson County, Local Rules, registered 04/18/2024).
Standing OrdersHutchinson County · Judge Curtis W. Brancheau

84th District Court Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of the Parties (divorce and SAPCR suits filed on or after February 1, 2017)

Standing order of the 84th District Court (Hansford, Hutchinson and Ochiltree Counties) for every divorce suit and suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed on or after February 1, 2017, binding on the parties and those acting in concert with them and enforceable by contempt: no disruption of the children; conduct of the parties; preservation of property and use of funds, records, insurance and specific authorizations in divorce cases; service and effect of the order; mediation and collaboration encouraged; parent education; ex parte applications; time limits and required documents in temporary hearings; a proposed property division form; standard visitation for children under three; bond waived.

High confidence· verified September 25, 202684th District Court Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of the Parties (divorce and SAPCR suits filed on or after February 1, 2017). TOPICs registration 1937 (Ochiltree County, Standing Orders, registered 05/23/2024).
Local RulesHutchinson County · Judge Amanda Leeanne Wysong

Dress Code for Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Court, Hutchinson County

Dress code of the Hutchinson County justice court, Precinct 2, effective immediately for defendants, witnesses, family members and all courtroom participants (attorneys and court personnel held to a stricter standard): a list of prohibited clothing - hats and caps, flip-flops, halter, midriff, tank and open-back tops, leggings except with an appropriate dress or skirt, sweatpants and exercise or sleep clothing, clothing with offensive language or symbols, shorts, ripped or distressed jeans, and sunglasses without a doctor's statement; the court may deny entrance to anyone inappropriately dressed.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Dress Code for Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Court, Hutchinson County, Hutchinson County, Texas; posted on the Hutchinson County website (https://www.co.hutchinson.tx.us/media/uxyok20v/dress-code-for-justice-of-the-peace.pdf), fetched 2026-09-24/25.