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A standing order of the Williamson County District Courts adopted under Texas Family Code section 54.012 governing the conduct of juvenile proceedings (detention hearings) as remote proceedings, including remote participation, cross-examination, camera and confrontation requirements, and the presentation of physical evidence.
Applies to juvenile remote proceedings (detention hearings) before the Williamson County District Courts. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Williamson County District Courts Juvenile Remote Proceedings Standing Order. In accordance with Texas Family Code section 54.012, the District Courts adopt a plan to conduct juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings. A 'remote proceeding' is one in which one or more participants (judge, party, attorney, witness, court reporter or other individual) attends remotely through technology and the internet. The court may, in its discretion, proceed with remote detention hearings under Family Code section 54.01(a), and consistent with constitutional requirements may allow or require any party, attorney, witness or court reporter to participate remotely; the parties have the opportunity to cross-examine any witnesses; the camera of any party or witness who testifies must provide an unobstructed view so the individual can be clearly seen, identified and heard, and a witness not clearly on camera will not be allowed to testify; and physical evidence must be displayed so the court, attorneys, parties and witness can view it simultaneously, with digital copies provided to the court and counsel before the hearing when practicable.
Williamson County District Courts Juvenile Remote Proceedings Standing Order. In accordance with Texas Family Code section 54.012, the District Courts adopt a plan to conduct juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings. A 'remote proceeding' is one in which one or more participants (judge, party, attorney, witness, court reporter or other individual) attends remotely through technology and t
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-06 from the TOPICs custody scan (image-only; standard Family Code 54.012 remote-hearing plan). Bound to Williamson County (juvenile).
1 verbatim requirement published by Palm Beach Division FC on remote appearance policy.
Judge Hooi does not usually allow hybrid hearings (one side in person, one virtual); if both sides prefer, everyone may appear in person instead; emergencies route through the clerk to a judge-entered handling order.