Jim Wells County, TX
All 4 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Jim Wells 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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Jim Wells County Court at Law — Standing Order Regarding Acceptance and Safeguarding of Cash Bonds in misdemeanor criminal cases (June 16, 2026)
The County Clerk accepts, receipts and safeguards all cash bonds and bond funds tendered in misdemeanor criminal proceedings (including pre-filed matters) until disposition; the Sheriff's Office transmits the funds with the defendant, amount, offense and case identifiers; no further order is needed for future deposits.
Local Rules for the 79th Judicial District Court (Jim Wells and Brooks Counties) — effective January 1, 2024
The 79th District Court's rules: ad litem, guardian ad litem and amicus appointment lists, qualifications, duties, flat-fee and hourly compensation (amended effective Sept. 1, 2023), voucher deadlines and fee objections; rules of administration between the 79th and the Jim Wells County Court at Law (concurrent-jurisdiction assignments, transfers); remote (Zoom) proceedings with Dropbox exhibit rules and YouTube broadcast; settings, proposed orders, summary judgment by submission, exhibits and courtroom decorum.
Jim Wells County Court at Law — Local Rules (Standing Order) in Suits for Divorce and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship — January 9, 2023
The standing order attached to every divorce and SAPCR petition in the Jim Wells County Court at Law: no disruption of children, conduct of the parties, preservation of property and funds, records, insurance, specific authorizations, a sworn inventory exchanged within 60 days of the respondent's appearance and no later than 30 days before final trial (with a certificate of compliance), service with the petition and 14-day TRO/temporary-injunction effect, protective-order precedence, an informal settlement conference at least 7 days before the final hearing, parent education for divorcing parents, and bond waiver.
Local Rules for the Jim Wells County Court at Law — effective January 1, 2023
The Jim Wells County Court at Law's rules: ad litem, guardian ad litem and amicus appointment lists, qualifications, duties, flat-fee ($275) and hourly ($75–$125) compensation, voucher deadlines and fee objections; rules of administration with the 79th District Court (family-code cases and civil cases between $500 and $250,000 assigned to the County Court at Law); remote non-jury proceedings by Zoom with e-mailed setting requests, Dropbox exhibits and YouTube broadcast; settings, proposed orders, exhibits and courtroom decorum.