ATTENTION ATTORNEY'S
Below you will find the latest directives for court proceedings in the 81st & 218th Judicial Districts. Click on the linked title to review directive details.
CIVIL MATTERS:
"Self Represented Uncontested Divorce With Children" - issued 3/19/2020
"Self Represented Uncontested Divorce Without Children" - issued 3/19/2020
"Second Directive Limiting Civil Settings by Personal Appearance in District Court" - issued 3/19/2020
CRIMINAL MATTERS:
"First Directive for Criminal Defendants on Bond in District Court" - issued 3/19/2020
"Acknowledgement of Suspension of Criminal Dockets Due to COVID-19 and Responsibility to Keep Court Informed of Address" - issued 3/19/2020
PUBLIC ACCESS TO VIDEO CONFERENCE HEARINGS INFORMATION:
81st Judicial District Judge Lynn Ellison:
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVyDwTGFV9oZb7uV21Cj4A
218th Judicial District Judge Russell Wilson:
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOBrGfV7kObYfb8qKhvHtg
HEALTH WARNING
Civil parties, criminal defendants, attorneys, and staff, with COVID-19, a particularized concern that they have been exposed to COVID-19, flu-like symptoms, fever, or coughing, are ORDERED to NOT APPEAR, but notify the Court Coordinator at 830-7/69-3750, or coordinator@81-218.txcourts.gov, for rescheduling.