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Court Rules
Judge Nicole Garza
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Judge Nicole Garza

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Bexar County District Courts

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Extended Assignment MotionCourt-wide
5 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Signed Order

Court-wide
  • After Signature by Court

Adjournments

Court-wide

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Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The filing party must file a notice of hearing within 3 days of receiving the MSJ hearing date.

The filing party will be required to file a notice of hearing within 3 days of receiving the date of hearing.

Civil cases

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

All Motions for Summary Judgment filed in the 37th District Court are heard in the 37th District Court rather than in Presiding Court.

All Motions for Summary Judgment filed in the 37th District Court will be heard in the 37th District Court, rather than in Presiding Court.

Civil cases

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Upon filing an MSJ, the court emails the parties a hearing date set 35-45 days from filing (usually between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m., or otherwise at the court's availability), and the parties have 30 minutes to present and respond.

When a Motion for Summary Judgment is filed in the 37th, the court will issue a notice to the parties via e-mail with a hearing date. The hearing date will be set between 35 - 45 days from the filing of the motion, usually between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. or at another time depending on the court's availability. The parties will have 30 minutes to present and respond to the motion.

Civil cases

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 187 rules apply across Bexar County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Mileage reimbursement request

    Mileage reimbursement requires supporting documentation.

  • Applies to
    Agreed submitted order

    For trials listed in red, the agreed submitted order must state the time announcement.

  • Applies to
    Grand jury summons and trial subpoena

    A copy of this Order must be attached to every grand jury summons or trial subpoena directed to a consumer reporting agency.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone
    Phone
    210-335-2520

    Call 210-335-2520 to obtain available dates for a special setting or non-jury referral.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    210-335-2621

    Questions about filings may be directed to Civil Filing at 210-335-2621.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    (210) 335-2300

    The Office of Civil District Courts Administration is located on the 5th Floor and can be reached by phone at (210) 335-2300.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Order

    When e-filing matters for the Presiding 8:30 am, 9:00 am, Tax, or Expunction dockets, the comment section must state Presiding, the specific docket, and the docket date.

  • Applies to
    Order

    When e-filing for the 1:30 Walk-up Docket, the comment section must state Presiding, the docket (1:30, Walk-up, or Uncontested Docket), and the planned appearance date.

  • Applies to
    Order

    Default judgments, Rule 106 matters, gestational agreements, orders of dismissal, and agreed judgments must be flagged with the 'Staff Attorney Review Required' queue comment when eFiled.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    All vouchers must be submitted within 60 calendar days of the hearing or service rendered.

  • Providing court staff with an envelope number will assist in locating cases. If a case number is provided, every filing shows up on that case. It’s more efficient to provide an envelope number to staff. It is the attorney’s responsibility to make sure the envelope has been accepted by Civil Filing prior to approaching Presiding Court for the walk-up docket.

  • For the 1:30 Walk-up Docket, orders must be filed before appearing in court, pleadings must already be accepted, and the order's envelope number must be available when approaching the judge.

About Judge Nicole Garza

Nicole Garza is a district judge in the Bexar County Civil District Courts, which hear civil matters in Bexar County, Texas.

The published procedures include a document for the 37th Civil District Court and a document numbered 56200.

Common questions about Judge Nicole Garza's rules

Does Judge Nicole Garza require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Upon filing an MSJ, the court emails the parties a hearing date set 35-45 days from filing (usually between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m., or otherwise at the court's availability), and the parties have 30 minutes to present and respond.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SUMMARY JUDGMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE 37th DISTRICT COURT

What filing deadlines apply to notice of hearing filings before Judge Nicole Garza?

The filing party must file a notice of hearing within 3 days of receiving the MSJ hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SUMMARY JUDGMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE 37th DISTRICT COURT
Complete rules summary for Judge Nicole Garza

Upon filing an MSJ, the court emails the parties a hearing date set 35-45 days from filing (usually between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m., or otherwise at the court's availability), and the parties have 30 minutes to present and respond.

The filing party must file a notice of hearing within 3 days of receiving the MSJ hearing date.

All Motions for Summary Judgment filed in the 37th District Court are heard in the 37th District Court rather than in Presiding Court.

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