Judge Chad Dwayne Bradshaw
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits, Documents, Reports
- On Day of Trial
Pleadings, Brief in Support of Motion, Proposed Division of Property, Trial Inventory and Appraisement, Exhibits
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
All Exhibits should be pre-marked and exchanged with opposing counsel (or party, if pro se) not later than three (3) days prior to final trial on the merits.
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Updated Inventory and appraisements are required at the time of final trial.
Counsel shall obtain a Scheduling Order (SO) from the Court Coordinator at the end of the hearing on Temporary Orders, or on submission of Agreed Temporary Orders, with dates for all pre-trial matters inserted in the pre-approved SO from the Court.
Current and signed Financial Information Statement (including last pay stub and most Recent W-2) are required at the time of the hearing on Temporary Orders and Merits (a pre-approved form is available online at the Court's website).
Counsel shall prepare "Proposed Division of Property" and submit same to the Court at the start of the trial.
Resets require the signature of Defense Counsel and the Defendant before submission to Court.
All plea papers must be completed before the Coordinator will schedule an off-docket plea.
6. In cases involving property division, the parties shall file a current (up to date) Inventory and Appraisement and a Proposed Property Division no later than 5 days prior to trial.
12. Each party shall file proof of completion of For Kids Sake Course, or an equivalent parenting program.
8. A current and signed Financial Information Statement shall be presented to the Court on the day of trial.
At a family-case pre-trial setting, counsel's announcement should address contested issues, trial readiness, trial length, jury status, unresolved ancillary issues, and any custody-evaluation or amicus appointment status.
Court's wording
Counsel's announcement at pre-trial setting (family cases) should include a statement of the contested issues, whether counsel is ready or not ready for trial, estimate of number of hours or days for trial, whether the case is a jury or non-jury case, if there are any ancillary issues as yet unresolved such as discovery matters and, if custody is an issue, whether a child custody evaluation has been completed or an Amicus appointed for the case.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All pleadings must be e-filed through the District Clerk's Office, and proposed orders must be e-filed for the Court's e-signature.
**All pleadings** are to be filed through the District Clerk's Office by e-filing. Proposed Orders are to be e-filed for the Court's e-signature.
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Orders must not be submitted by fax or email.
Please DO NOT use fax or e-mail for Orders.
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All pleadings, motions, and orders must be e-filed with the Brazoria County District Clerk's Office; email and fax filings are not accepted.
No. ALL Pleadings, Motions and Orders are to be e-filed with the Brazoria County District Clerk's Office.
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Proposed temporary restraining orders must be electronically filed with the District Clerk's Office.
Proposed TRO's are to be e-filed with the District Clerk's Office.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The property-division documents must be filed no later than 5 days before trial.
6. In cases involving property division, the parties shall file a current (up to date) Inventory and Appraisement and a Proposed Property Division no later than 5 days prior to trial.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A party seeking Zoom participation for itself, a witness, or another party must provide the notice required by Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 21(b) and 21(d) and obtain court permission.
In all court proceedings, any party requesting to participate or have a witness or other party participate by Zoom must provide proper notice of that fact as required by Rules 21(b) and 21(d) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and obtain permission from the Court.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of exhibits, documents, and reports offered at trial must be provided to the Court on the day of trial.
9. A "courtesy copy" of exhibits, documents and reports to be offered at trial shall be provided to the Court on the day of trial.
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The court requests courtesy copies of specified family-case pleadings and related documents, including pleadings filed on the hearing day, the brief in support with attached cases, proposed property division, trial inventory and appraisal, and intended trial exhibits.
When, if ever, do you want a court copy (“courtesy copy”) of pleadings? Family cases- 1. Pleadings filed on the day of the hearing 2. Brief in support of motion with cases attached 3. Proposed Division of Property 4. Trial Inventory and Appraisement 5. Exhibits intended to be admitted at the hearing or trial
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
All filings and court minutes in cases involving the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a party are confidential and must be sealed.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all lings and minutes ofthe Court in cases in which the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services appeaxs as a party are condential and shall be SEALED.
Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Family case pre-trial and trial dates, including jury and non-jury dates, must be arranged through Deana Lycka by email.
Family Cases-Contact Deana Lycka for all pre-trial dates and trial dates (jury and non-jury) at dcourt300coordinator@brazoriacountytx.gov
Page 2 | Pre-trial conferences, scheduling, and docket schedules
Criminal case pre-trial settings must be arranged through the Criminal Court Administrator by phone or email.
Criminal cases-Contact Criminal Court Administrator, Krystal Brooks, at 979.864.1263 or 281.756.1263 or by email at krystalb@brazoriacountytx.gov for all pre-trial settings.
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When setting a pre-trial motion involving Daubert issues or Limine motions, advise the Coordinator so the Court can schedule a separate hearing.
In the event there are any Daubert issues or Limine motions to be heard, advise the Coordinator when setting the Pre-trial motion so as to enable the Court to schedule a separate hearing on the motions.
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The Court hears uncontested matters Tuesday-Friday at 8:30a.m. in front of the Associate Judge. Counsel or Pro Se party should contact the Court Coordinator by email to schedule an uncontested hearing. The Court Coordinator will set the matter on the first available date on a first-come/first-served basis.
The Court hears uncontested matters Tuesday-Friday at 8:30a.m. in front of the Associate Judge. Counsel or Pro Se party should contact the Court Coordinator by email to schedule an uncontested hearing. The Court Coordinator will set the matter on the first available date on a first-come/first-served basis.
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The Court may be contacted by email for general information and questions, requests to set matters, or notices that attorneys or parties are running late.
Yes, for general information and questions, to request settings or if attorneys or parties are running late.
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For criminal cases, contact the Criminal Court Administrator, Krystal Brooks, by phone or email.
Criminal cases- Contact the Criminal Court Administrator, Krystal Brooks, at 979.864.1263 or 281.756.1263 or by e-mail at krystalb@brazoriacountytx.gov
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For family cases, contact the Court Coordinator, Deana Lycka, by email.
Family cases-Contact the Court Coordinator, Deana Lycka, at dcourt300coordinator@brazoriacountytx.gov
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