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Standing order of the 100th District Court for Childress County: public access to pleadings, orders and documents filed in a suit brought by the Department of Family and Protective Services under Family Code chapters 261, 262 and 264 is restricted, and the District Clerk of Childress County allows access only to DFPS, the parties and their attorneys, appointed attorneys and guardians ad litem, CASA of the Rolling Plains and its advocates, a child who is the subject of the suit, and the single source continuum contractor acting for DFPS, unless the court orders otherwise.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHILDRESS COUNTY, TEXAS 100TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STANDING ORDER REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO DFPS COURT RECORDS On the 29th day of May, 2024, the Court considered the following and issues findings and orders related to pleadings, orders, and documents filed in a suit brought by the Department of Family and Protective Services, (hereinafter referred to as "DFPS") pursuant to Chapters 261, 262, and 264 of the Texas Family Code. The Court finds that the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) generally requires that states preserve the confidentiality of all child abuse and neglect reports and records to protect the rights of the child and the child’s parents or guardians. 42 U.S.C.A. 5106a(b)(2)(B)(viii). The Court finds that CAPTA provides for the use of discretion regarding public access to court proceedings involving child and abuse cases, provided that the State, “at a minimum, ensure(s) the safety and well-being of the child, parent, and families.” 42 U.S.C.A. 5106a(b)(2). The Court finds that the plain language of Texas Family Code 261.201 deems DFPS records of alleged and abuse or neglect to be confidential and not subject to public release absent a court order following an in-camera inspection and a finding of necessity. The Court finds that these pleadings, orders, and documents contain sensitive information regarding children who have been or may have been abused or neglected by parties responsible for their care. The Court finds that these pleadings, orders, and documents contain sensitive information regarding family members, specifically regarding the parents of the children who may be alleged perpetrators of abuse or neglect. The Court finds that because of the sensitive information contained within these pleadings, orders, and documents, it is necessary to restrict public access to these pleadings, orders, and documents. The Court finds that restricting public access to these pleadings, orders, and documents would protect the privacy rights of both children and other family members, including the parents of the children. The Court further finds that it has authority to control access to its own records. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that public access to pleadings, orders, and documents filed in a suit brought by DFPS pursuant to Chapters 261, 262, and 264 of the Texas Family Code are to be restricted and shall be maintained by the District Clerk of Childress County as such. The Clerk of the Court shall not allow public access to these pleadings, orders, and documents other than to DFPS, the parties, their attorneys (including any newly hired or substituted attorneys), any attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem appointed in the case, CASA of the Rolling Plains, Inc. and its employees and volunteer advocates, a child subject of the suit (including any child who ages into adulthood), and employees of Saint Francis Ministries, a Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) acting as authorized agents of DFPS unless specifically permitted and ordered by this Court. The Clerk is directed to: a. Submit a copy of this order to the Office of Court Administration’s Local Rules, Forms and Standing Orders website; b. Cause a copy of this order to be provided to each attorney designated by this Court as attorney ad litem for children or parents; and, c. Send a copy of this order to the appropriate CASA agency for this Court. d. Submit a copy of this order to the Council of Judges of Childress County, Texas. SIGNED this 29th day of May, 2024. [signature] JUDGE PRESIDING
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHILDRESS COUNTY, TEXAS 100TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STANDING ORDER REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO DFPS COURT RECORDS On the 29th day of May, 2024, the Court considered the following and issues findings and orders related to pleadings, orders, and documents filed in a suit brought by the Department of Family and Protective Services, (hereinafter referred to as "DFPS") pursuant to
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Standing order of the 109th Judicial District Court for every pending or later-filed case in Andrews, Winkler and Crane Counties: any attorney or self-represented litigant who uses any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in a case must, before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the court's certification form stating that all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative AI were verified as accurate by a human through traditional (non-AI) legal sources, and acknowledging responsibility and potential sanctions for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply. Effective immediately; in effect until rescinded or replaced.
Standing order of the 109th Judicial District Court for every pending or later-filed case in Andrews, Winkler and Crane Counties: any attorney or self-represented litigant who uses any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in a case must, before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the court's certification form stating that all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative AI were verified as accurate by a human through traditional (non-AI) legal sources, and acknowledging responsibility and potential sanctions for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply. Effective immediately; in effect until rescinded or replaced.