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The 112th Judicial District Court order restricting public access to pleadings, orders and documents filed in Department of Family and Protective Services suits (Tex. Fam. Code ch. 261, 262, 264): such records are confidential under CAPTA and Tex. Fam. Code 261.201 and are maintained by the District Clerk with access limited to DFPS, the parties and their attorneys, and the attorney/guardian ad litem, unless the Court orders otherwise. Signed May 29, 2024.
Texas > Sixth Administrative Judicial Region > the 112th Judicial District Court, Sutton County > records in DFPS (child abuse/neglect) suits. Registered under Sutton County (TOPICs doc 1985).
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Sutton COUNTY, TEXAS 112TH 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 the plain language of Texas Family Code 261.201 deems DFPS records of alleged or suspected 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 Sutton 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, the attorney ad litem and the guardian ad litem unless specifically permitted and ordered by this Court. The Clerk is directed to: a. Submit a copy of this order with 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. SIGNED this 29th day of May, 2024. __________________________________ [signature] Judge Presiding, 112th Judicial District Court [File stamp: FILED in the District Court, Sutton County, Texas; [signature] District Clerk]
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Sutton COUNTY, TEXAS 112TH 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
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-12 (AJR-6 Sixth Region build) from BenchPath custody registered/1985.pdf (application/pdf, 446354 bytes, sha256 119031c9da716d3e2e94d301734e7a492424457aa10bfd10f7a8743af1e28f82; 2 pages) — the TOPICs-registered document. The 112th District DFPS-records public-access order as filed in Sutton County — the same instrument filed across the 112th counties (Pecos, Reagan, Sutton), county name conformed and verified against the rendered file. Signature and file-stamp blocks shown as [signature].
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.