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Administrative OrdersUpshur County

Upshur County Standing Rules for Timely and Fair Appointment of Counsel (Upshur District Courts Plan)

Upshur County's countywide plan for the timely and fair appointment of counsel for indigent accused persons, adopted under Article 71.0351 of the Government Code and the Texas Fair Defense Act (assembled from parts dated 2010-2016; signed November 2, 2016 by District Judge Lauren Parish): magistrate responsibilities and prompt magistration (hearings each morning, Article 15.17 warnings, and how a request for counsel is taken and transmitted); the procedures and financial standards for determining indigence (including the 150%-of-poverty test); minimum attorney qualifications for the misdemeanor, felony and felony-appeals appointment lists and judicial approval of attorneys; the responsibilities of court-appointed counsel; prompt appointment of counsel deadlines, the rules where a defendant appears without counsel, and waiver of the right to counsel; a rotational attorney-selection process; grounds for removal from an appointment list; the fee and expense payment process and appointment of investigators and experts; and the duties of an attorney seeking review of a trial court's fee order.

High confidence· verified September 20, 2026Upshur County Standing Rules for Timely and Fair Appointment of Counsel (Upshur District Courts Plan), Upshur County, Texas; posted on the county's website (https://www.countyofupshur.com/page/open/853/0/Upshur_District_Courts_Plan_2016.pdf), fetched 2026-09-19.
Standing OrdersUpshur County · Judge Jerald (Dean) Fowler II

Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of Parties in Family Law Cases Filed in Upshur & Marion Counties (115th District Court; effective January 13, 2012)

Standing order of the 115th District Court for divorce and parent-child cases in Upshur and Marion Counties: no disruption of children (no removal from Texas, no school or day-care change, no hiding the children or changing their abode, no disturbing their peace); conduct of the parties (no vulgar or threatening communication by any medium including social media, no harassing calls or messages, no opening or diverting mail); preservation of property and use of funds in a divorce (thirteen items); each party furnishes net-resource information, two years of tax returns, a financial statement and current pay stubs where children or child support are involved (Family Code § 154.063); personal and business records including electronic data; insurance; the specific authorizations for ordinary business, attorney's fees, living expenses and authorized withdrawals; the petitioner attaches the order to the petition and it continues as a temporary injunction until further order; the priority of protective orders; encouragement to mediate.

High confidence· verified September 20, 2026Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of Parties in Family Law Cases Filed in Upshur & Marion Counties, 115th District Court, effective January 13, 2012. TOPICs registration 1361 (Marion County, Standing Orders).
Local RulesTenth Administrative Judicial Region

Tenth (10th) Administrative Judicial Region — 10th AJR Local Rules

Tenth (10th) Administrative Judicial Region — 10th AJR Local Rules, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Tenth (10th) Administrative Judicial Region, 10th AJR Local Rules (TOPICs reg. doc. 327)
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.9 — Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court

N.D. Tex. LR 83.9 — Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.8 — Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys

N.D. Tex. LR 83.8 — Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.7 — Admission of Attorneys

N.D. Tex. LR 83.7 — Admission of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.6 — Applications to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

N.D. Tex. LR 83.6 — Applications to Proceed In Forma Pauperis: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.4.1 — Compliance with Standards of Litigation Conduct

N.D. Tex. LR 83.4.1 — Compliance with Standards of Litigation Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.4 — Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing

N.D. Tex. LR 83.4 — Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.3 — Assignment of Cases

N.D. Tex. LR 83.3 — Assignment of Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.2 — Miscellaneous and Special Orders

N.D. Tex. LR 83.2 — Miscellaneous and Special Orders: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.18 — Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden

N.D. Tex. LR 83.18 — Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.17 — Weapons Forbidden

N.D. Tex. LR 83.17 — Weapons Forbidden: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.16 — Dress and Conduct

N.D. Tex. LR 83.16 — Dress and Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.14 — Parties Proceeding Pro Se

N.D. Tex. LR 83.14 — Parties Proceeding Pro Se: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.13 — Change of Contact Information or Name

N.D. Tex. LR 83.13 — Change of Contact Information or Name: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.12 — Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney

N.D. Tex. LR 83.12 — Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.11 — Exemption from Admission to Practice, and from Requirement of Local Counsel, for Attorneys Appearing on Behalf of the United States Justice Department or the Attorney General of the State of Texas

N.D. Tex. LR 83.11 — Exemption from Admission to Practice, and from Requirement of Local Counsel, for Attorneys Appearing on Behalf of the United States Justice Department or the Attorney General of the State of Texas: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.10 — Requirement of Local Counsel

N.D. Tex. LR 83.10 — Requirement of Local Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.1 — Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge

N.D. Tex. LR 83.1 — Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 81.2 — Certificate of Interested Persons

N.D. Tex. LR 81.2 — Certificate of Interested Persons: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 81.1 — Required Form of Documents to be Filed Upon Removal

N.D. Tex. LR 81.1 — Required Form of Documents to be Filed Upon Removal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 79.4 — Disposition of Sealed Documents

N.D. Tex. LR 79.4 — Disposition of Sealed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 79.3 — Sealed Documents

N.D. Tex. LR 79.3 — Sealed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 79.2 — Disposition of Exhibits

N.D. Tex. LR 79.2 — Disposition of Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026