Wheeler County, TX
All 5 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Wheeler 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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Wheeler County Juvenile Criminal Diversion Plan - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (HB 3186; effective date January 1, 2025)
Juvenile diversion plan of the Wheeler County justice court, Precinct 1, under House Bill 3186 (Code of Criminal Procedure chapter 45, subchapter E): eligibility (under 17 at the time of the offense, no diversion in the previous 365 days, no prior unsuccessful diversion, no objection from the prosecutor, written consent of the child and parent); the justice court must divert eligible fine-only misdemeanors other than traffic offenses; the diversion agreement, its terms and duration; coordinator duties shared by the justice of the peace and the office's administrative assistant; the youth diversion fee and payment; and a list of the statutes referred to.
31st District Court's Standing Order Regarding Mandatory Disclosures in Tax Cases (signed December 9, 2021)
Standing order of the 31st District Court: all parties in tax lawsuits filed under Tax Code chapters 31-34 in the 31st District Court are exempt from the automatic disclosures of Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 194; a party duly served with discovery requests in such a suit must still respond to them timely.
Local Rules of Practice of the 31st Judicial District - Wheeler County (adopted February 14, 1994; posted by Hemphill County)
Local rules of practice of the 31st District Court as adopted for Wheeler County (February 14, 1994): time standards for case processing; court sessions and non-jury settings; dismissal dockets with the prescribed notice; motions for continuance and default judgment; pre-trial conferences and jury charges; criminal appearances, withdrawal and substitution of counsel, docket calls, continuances, plea bargains, speedy trial and witnesses; jury trials; judgments and orders; conduct and decorum in court; with the court personnel list of the time.
Wheeler County Court Dress Code for Courtroom Proceedings
Dress code of the Wheeler County Court: attorneys, their staff, parties and party representatives wear appropriate business attire (a business suit, dress, skirt or tailored slacks with a professional blouse, or sport coat with dress slacks, and the other listed items) and dress neatly and respectfully; other persons in the courtroom follow the listed standards; the court may judge the propriety of attire case by case and make orders accordingly.
Wheeler County Court Rules of Conduct for Courtroom Proceedings
Rules of conduct of the Wheeler County Court, applying also in the reception area, jury room and court offices: weapons are prohibited except for law enforcement and authorized county personnel; punctuality; following the bailiff's instructions; no approaching the bench without permission; addressing the court as "Judge" or "Your Honor" and not arguing with it; forms of address for parties, counsel and witnesses; and the other listed rules of courtroom behaviour.