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Wise County, TX

All 17 county-scoped rules

Every published instrument scoped to Wise 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.

Published rules, newest effective date first

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Administrative OrdersWise County

Wise County Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence

The Wise County artificial-intelligence regime, adopted by the 271st District Court and County Courts at Law Nos. 1 and 2: any self-represented litigant or attorney who uses AI must sign and submit a certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission.

High confidence· verified September 22, 2026Wise County Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (signed May 5, 2026; filed May 6, 2026) — 271st District Court, County Courts at Law Nos. 1 & 2; TOPICs reg. doc 2954.
Case ManagementWise County · Judge Brock Russell Smith

271st District Court Standing Order — Inactivating Tax Suits on a Payment Plan (Wise & Jack)

A standing order of the 271st District Court inactivating a delinquent-tax suit when the taxing entity's attorney notifies the court of a written payment plan, until the suit is dismissed or foreclosure resumes.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026271st District Court Standing Order Re: Inactivating Tax Suits with Payment Letter for Plaintiff's Attorney (signed July 15, 2025) — TOPICs reg. doc 2450.
Administrative OrdersWise County

Wise County Standing Order Regarding Sealing of Child Protective Service Cases

A records-access standing order of the 271st District Court and County Courts at Law Nos. 1 and 2 sealing Child Protective Service case files in Wise County.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026Wise County Standing Order Re: Sealing of Child Protective Service Cases (signed June 26, 2025) — 271st District Court, County Courts at Law Nos. 1 & 2; TOPICs reg. doc 2447.
Administrative OrdersWise County · Judge Brock Russell Smith

271st District Court Standing Order — Mandatory Disclosures in Tax Cases (Wise & Jack)

A standing order of the 271st District Court exempting property-tax lawsuits from the automatic-disclosure requirement of Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 194.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026271st District Court Standing Order Regarding Mandatory Disclosures in Tax Cases Filed in Jack County and Wise County (signed Jan. 23, 2024) — TOPICs reg. doc 1788.
Remote / Zoom HearingsWise County

Wise County Remote Detention Hearing Procedures (Juvenile)

The plan under Family Code § 54.012 adopted by the 271st District Court and County Courts at Law Nos. 1 and 2 for conducting juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings, with participant duties for cross-examination, camera views and the handling of evidence.

High confidence· verified September 22, 2026Remote Detention Hearing Procedures under Tex. Fam. Code § 54.012 (submitted to OCA Nov. 27, 2023) — 271st District Court, County Courts at Law Nos. 1 & 2; TOPICs reg. doc 1727.
Case ManagementWise County

County Court at Law Standing Criminal Pre-Trial Order (Wise CCL Nos. 1 & 2)

The standing criminal pre-trial order for the Wise County Courts at Law Nos. 1 and 2 (Exhibit C to the Rules of Practice): the State's automatic disclosure obligations, defense-counsel duties, and courtroom requirements in every criminal case set for trial.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026County Court at Law Court's Standing Criminal Pre-Trial Order — Exhibit C to the Rules of Practice (registered June 21, 2023) — TOPICs reg. doc 1437.
Local RulesWise County

Rules of Practice — 271st Judicial District Court (Wise & Jack) and Wise County Courts at Law Nos. 1 & 2

The master local rules for the 271st Judicial District Court (Wise and Jack Counties) and the Wise County Courts at Law Nos. 1 and 2: time standards, scheduling and mediation, civil and family procedure, criminal procedure, courtroom decorum, withdrawal and substitution of counsel, submission of judgments, and clerk electronic-filing procedures.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Rules of Practice in the 271st Judicial District Court of Wise and Jack Counties, County Court at Law No. 1 and County Court at Law No. 2 of Wise County (registered June 21, 2023) — TOPICs reg. doc 1437.
Administrative OrdersWise County

Wise County Standing Order Regarding Sealing of Adoptions

A records-access standing order of the 271st District Court and County Courts at Law Nos. 1 and 2: all adoption files in Wise County are sealed and confidential, accessible only for good cause on order of the issuing court.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Wise County Standing Order Re: Sealing of Adoptions (signed Sept. 12, 2022) — 271st District Court, County Courts at Law Nos. 1 & 2; TOPICs reg. doc 1158.
Standing OrdersWise County

Wise County Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties

The county-wide family standing order entered in every divorce and suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed in Wise County, jointly adopted by the 271st District Court and County Courts at Law Nos. 1 and 2. Nine numbered sections restrain both parties on the conduct of the children, their communication with each other, the preservation of property and records, insurance, and the specific expenditures each party remains authorized to make; it operates as a temporary restraining order and then a temporary injunction, and orders the parties to mediate.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026Wise County Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties (eff. Sept. 1, 2022) — 271st District Court, County Courts at Law Nos. 1 & 2; TOPICs reg. doc 1156.
ServiceWise County

Wise County Standing Order Regarding Use of the Full Name of a Minor

A civil pleading requirement adopted by the 271st District Court and County Courts at Law Nos. 1 and 2: in any civil case filed in Wise County, the full name of a minor who is a party must appear in the style and in the body of the pleadings.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026Wise County Standing Order Re: Use of Full Name of Minor (made eff. Aug. 26, 2014; re-signed Oct. 12, 2022) — 271st District Court, County Courts at Law Nos. 1 & 2; TOPICs reg. doc 1157.
Divisional InstructionsWise County

Wise County Court at Law No. 1 — Status and Nisi Review Appearances

The docket-appearance instruction for Wise County Court at Law No. 1: a case set for status or nisi review does not require a court appearance on that date.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Wise County Court at Law No. 1 — Dockets (www.co.wise.tx.us/179; custody 2026-09-06).
Judge PreferencesWise County · Judge Dana Davis Manoushagian

Wise County Court at Law No. 2 — Courtroom Decorum

The courtroom-decorum requirements for Wise County Court at Law No. 2 (Judge Dana Manoushagian): rising for the court, approaching the bench only with permission, security screening, the electronic-device and weapons bans, attorney attire, and prohibited items.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Wise County Court at Law No. 2 — Courtroom Decorum (www.co.wise.tx.us/186; county-site page, custody 2026-09-06).
Divisional InstructionsWise County · Judge Dana Davis Manoushagian

Wise County Court at Law No. 2 — Filing Instructions and Courtroom Location

The office hours, filing routing and courtroom location for Wise County Court at Law No. 2: the judge's office does not accept filings, which are mailed to the appropriate clerk, and the court sits at the Wise County Annex in Bridgeport.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Wise County Court at Law No. 2 (Judge Dana Manoushagian) home page (www.co.wise.tx.us/183; custody 2026-09-06).
Divisional InstructionsWise County

Wise County Court at Law No. 2 — Status and Nisi Review Appearances

The docket-appearance instruction for Wise County Court at Law No. 2: a case set for status or nisi review does not require a court appearance on that date.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Wise County Court at Law No. 2 — Dockets (www.co.wise.tx.us/187; custody 2026-09-06).
Judge PreferencesWise County

Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 — Courtroom Attire

The courtroom-attire requirement for Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2: proper dress is required and non-compliance may result in a reset or contempt.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 — Courtroom Attire (www.co.wise.tx.us/211; custody 2026-09-06).
Self-Represented LitigantsWise County

Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 — Filing a Case

The self-represented filing guide for Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2: the case types, the documents required to file, and the local filing and service fees with payment instructions.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 — Filing a Case in Justice Court (www.co.wise.tx.us/218; custody 2026-09-06).
Judge PreferencesWise County

Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 — Courtroom Attire

The courtroom-attire requirement for Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4: proper dress is required and non-compliance may result in a reset or contempt.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 — Courtroom Attire (www.co.wise.tx.us/251; custody 2026-09-06).