Dallas County District Courts Chambers Communication Rules

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All court participants must alert court staff (including the Bailiff) if they or another participant have COVID-19, flu-like symptoms, fever, cough, or sneezing.

Every participant in a proceeding, witness, counsel, paralegal, client or other individual who appears at the District Court is Ordered to alert the Court staff, specifically including the Bailiff, if the participant has, or knows of another participant who has COVID-19, or other flu-like symptoms or fever, coughing or sneezing.

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Attorneys and others are strictly prohibited from approaching any court to inquire about a particular judge hearing a TRO.

The practice of an Attorney or other person approaching any Court to inquire of particular Judge to hear such an Order remains strictly prohibited.

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When the assigned judge is unavailable for a TRO hearing, the Court Coordinator directs the hearing to another judge; attorneys and others are strictly prohibited from approaching any court to inquire about a particular judge for the TRO.

The District Courts have an established policy with regard to the assignment of a Judge to hear a T.R.O. when the Court in which the underlying case has been filed is not available. The Court Coordinator of the Court in which the underlying case has been filed may direct any required hearing to another District Judge or Associate Judge as appropriate. The practice of an Attorney or other person approaching any Court to inquire of particular Judge to hear such an Order remains strictly prohibited.

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All participants and individuals appearing at the District Court must alert court staff (including the Bailiff) if they or another participant have COVID-19, flu-like symptoms, fever, coughing, or sneezing.

Every participant in a proceeding, witness, counsel, paralegal, client or other individual who appears at the District Court is Ordered to alert the Court staff, specifically including the Bailiff, if the participant has, or knows of another participant who has COVID-19, or other flu-like symptoms or fever, coughing or sneezing.

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Attorneys must obtain Judge Whitmore's permission before filing a TRO with another court; TROs from other courts are considered only with that court's permission.

If Judge Whitmore is unavailable, Counsel MUST have permission from Judge Whitmore before “shopping” the order to other courts. Again, Attorneys are not to “shop” a TRO without Judge Whitmore’s permission. TRO’s from other courts will be considered by Judge Whitmore ONLY with permission from that court pursuant to the established procedure.

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For remote proceedings, the moving party must email the Court Reporter and Court Coordinator the email addresses of all participants at least 48 hours before the hearing.

In any proceeding conducted remotely either by telephonic or technological means or by any other means which may be deemed appropriate by the Court, the moving Party shall, no less than 48 hours in advance of said hearing, email the Court Reporter and the Court Coordinator the email address of all attorneys, (or self represented parties), witnesses and others who may be participating in said proceeding so that information regarding the technological platform, any link, access code thereto and other pertinent information necessary to effectuate the remote connection may be effectuated.

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An interpreter request must be emailed to the Coordinator at least five working days before the hearing.

To request an interpreter, e-mail the Coordinator a minimum of 5 w^orking days prior to the hearing.

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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide their email address to the Clerk in writing.

All attorneys and pro se litigants must provide the Clerk with their e-mail address in writing.

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An interpreter cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before the hearing.

Cancellations must be made 24 hours before the hearing.

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If video fails, parties and witnesses must connect by telephone on speaker setting during bench trials.

If, in the unexpected event of visual/video connection issues, all parties/witnesses MUST connect via telephone and MUST have their telephone connection on "speaker" setting at all times during the Bench Trial proceedings.

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For a true emergency hearing, email the court coordinator directly.

If a true “emergency” hearing is needed please email the coordinator directly for relief.

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Court participants must alert court staff if they have or know of another participant with COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms; the Court may cancel proceedings involving affected individuals.

Every participant in a proceeding, witness, counsel, paralegal, client or other individual who appears at the District Court is Ordered to alert the Court staff, specifically including the Bailiff, if the participant has, or knows of another participant who has COVID-19, or other flu-like symptoms or fever, coughing or sneezing. The Court may, upon notice, cancel any proceeding that requires the involvement of a person infected with COVID19, showing symptoms, waiting for test results, or under self or ordered quarantine if the person will be required to personally present in a setting that would expose others or violate quarantine standards set by Center for Disease Control or their health care provider.

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In-person hearings require an emergency and a direct request to the court coordinator; motions are otherwise decided via telephonic hearing or written submission.

In-person hearings are strongly discouraged and will only be permitted in emergency situations. A request for an in-person hearing must be made directly to the court coordinator.

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Attorneys and others are strictly prohibited from approaching any court to inquire about a particular judge to hear a TRO.

The practice of an Attorney or other person approaching any Court to inquire of particular Judge to hear such an Order remains strictly prohibited.

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For remote proceedings, the moving party must email the Court Reporter and Court Coordinator the email addresses of all participants at least 48 hours before the hearing, in a single collaborative submission copied to all counsel.

In any proceeding conducted remotely either by telephonic or technological means or by any other means which may be deemed appropriate by the Court, the moving Party shall, no less than 48 hours in advance of said hearing, email the Court Reporter and the Court Coordinator the email address of all attorneys, (or self represented parties), witnesses and others who may be participating in said proceeding so that information regarding the technological platform, any link, access code thereto and other pertinent information necessary to effectuate the remote connection may be effectuated. The attorneys and parties are directed to collaborate and transmit to the Court Reporter in a single submission with a copy to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.

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214-653-7536

In a true emergency, call the clerk Nicholas Zaragoza at 214-653-7536.

Call the clerk Nicholas Zaragoza at 214-653-7536.

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All court participants must alert court staff (including the Bailiff) if they or another participant have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.

Every participant in a proceeding, witness, counsel, paralegal, client or other individual who appears at the District Court is Ordered to alert the Court staff, specifically including the Bailiff, if the participant has, or knows of another participant who has COVID-19, or other flu-like symptoms or fever, coughing or sneezing.

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Moving party must email the Court Reporter and Court Coordinator the email addresses of all participants at least 48 hours before a remote hearing, transmitted in a single submission with a copy to all counsel.

In any proceeding conducted remotely either by telephonic or technological means or by any other means which may be deemed appropriate by the Court, the moving Party shall, no less than 48 hours in advance of said hearing, email the Court Reporter and the Court Coordinator the email address of all attorneys, (or self represented parties), witnesses and others who may be participating in said proceeding so that information regarding the technological platform, any link, access code thereto and other pertinent information necessary to effectuate the remote connection may be effectuated. The attorneys and parties are directed to collaborate and transmit to the Court Reporter in a single submission with a copy to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.

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After hours, leave a message with the coordinator or email her at rhonda.pinson@dallascounty.org.

If after hours, leave a message with the coordinator Rhonda Pinson at 214-653-6510 and/or send an email to rhonda.pinson@dallascounty.org.

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214-653-7536

Parties filing a Rule 91a motion to dismiss must immediately contact the clerk to request a hearing, noting the motion must be heard within 45 days.

Parties that file a Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Rule 91a are required to immediately contact Nicholas Zaragoza at 214-653-7536 to request a hearing and to notify Mr. Zaragoza that said Motion must be heard and decided within 45 days of the motion being filed.

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Attorneys and others are strictly prohibited from approaching any court to inquire about a particular judge hearing a TRO.

The practice of an Attorney or other person approaching any Court to inquire of particular Judge to hear such an Order remains strictly prohibited.

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For any remote proceeding, the moving party must email the Court Reporter and Court Coordinator the email addresses of all participants at least 48 hours before the hearing.

In any proceeding conducted remotely either by telephonic or technological means or by any other means which may be deemed appropriate by the Court, the moving Party shall, no less than 48 hours in advance of said hearing, email the Court Reporter and the Court Coordinator the email address of all attorneys, (or self represented parties), witnesses and others who may be participating in said proceeding so that information regarding the technological platform, any link, access code thereto and other pertinent information necessary to effectuate the remote connection may be effectuated. The attorneys and parties are directed to collaborate and transmit to the Court Reporter in a single submission with a copy to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.

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214-653-6167

Plaintiff may call Judge Craig to request an extension of time for DWOP.

Plaintiff shall either accomplish the act required by the dwop notice (in which case the suit will not be dismissed) or call Judge Craig at 214-653-6167 or email her at Rachel.craig@dallascourts.org to request an extension of time.

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214-653-6603

Movant should call the clerk at 214-653-6603 to schedule a Zoom conference for a non-evidentiary hearing.

Movant should call the clerk at 214-653-6603 to schedule a Zoom conference for a non-evidentiary hearing.

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All email to Judge Muñoz must copy all opposing counsel (or pro se parties); copying the District Court's coordinator and lead clerk is encouraged.

However, ALL e-mail correspondence with Judge Muñoz MUST include copying ALL opposing counsel (or pro se parties), and it is highly encouraged that you copy the underlying District Court’s coordinator and lead clerk.

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Communicate with Judge Muñoz directly by email at Nicole.Munoz@dallascounty.org for hearing settings, proposed orders, deficiency letters, or follow-ups, since she may not receive e-filed correspondence; she typically responds within two business days.

Judge Muñoz’s preferred method of communication is via direct email. Because Judge Muñoz presides over cases assigned to seven different District Courts, she does not always receive notice of e-filed correspondence, e-filed proposed orders, or communications sent to the District Court staff. Therefore, if you need to communicate with her regarding a hearing setting, a proposed order, a deficiency letter, or follow up on a pending matter, it is very important that you e-mail her directly at Nicole.Munoz@dallascounty.org.

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Parties must email trial announcements to the court from Thursday through Friday at 11:00 a.m. before the two-week trial docket.

Parties are expected to make their trial announcements via email at 101court@dallascounty.org , beginning all day on the Thursday before the beginning of the two-week trial docket and continuing until Friday at 11:00 a.m.

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Anyone appearing at the District Court must alert court staff, including the Bailiff, if they or another participant has COVID-19, flu-like symptoms, fever, coughing, or sneezing.

Every participant in a proceeding, witness, counsel, paralegal, client or other individual who appears at the District Court is Ordered to alert the Court staff, specifically including the Bailiff, if the participant has, or knows of another participant who has COVID-19, or other flu-like symptoms or fever, coughing or sneezing.

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For remote proceedings, the moving party must email the Court Reporter and Court Coordinator the email addresses of all participants at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

In any proceeding conducted remotely either by telephonic or technological means or by any other means which may be deemed appropriate by the Court, the moving Party shall, no less than 48 hours in advance of said hearing, email the Court Reporter and the Court Coordinator the email address of all attorneys, (or self represented parties), witnesses and others who may be participating in said proceeding so that information regarding the technological platform, any link, access code thereto and other pertinent information necessary to effectuate the remote connection may be effectuated.

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Exhibits for Zoom proceedings must be pre-marked and emailed to the court reporter at least 72 hours prior.

Any exhibits that need to be entered/used during Zoom proceedings must be pre-marked and sent to Ms. Crystal Brown, the Official Court Reporter of the 44th Civil District Court at crystal.brown@dallascounty.org at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the proceedings.

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A joint working charge must be emailed to the Court before the pre-trial conference.

A join “working” charge must be emailed to the Court prior to the pre-trial conference.

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Please download and fill out the “Request for Reporter’s Record” form and email ALL transcript requests to Ms. Crystal Brown at and jstranscripts@yahoo.com and crystal.brown@dallascounty.org

Please download and fill out the “Request for Reporter’s Record” form and email ALL transcript requests to Ms. Crystal Brown at and jstranscripts@yahoo.com and crystal.brown@dallascounty.org

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If parties anticipate outstanding pre-trial issues will require more than one (1) hour to present to the Court, they should notify the Court and schedule a pre-trial conference the week before trial.

If parties anticipate outstanding pre-trial issues will require more than one (1) hour to present to the Court, they should notify the Court and schedule a pre-trial conference the week before trial.

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Telephone hearings are also available when no evidence or testimony will be presented and/or counsel would have to travel more than one hour; they require judge pre-approval and must be arranged with the Administrator.

Telephone hearings are permitted only if no evidence or testimony will be presented and/or if counsel would have to travel more than one hour to reach the Court. Telephone hearings must be pre-approved by the Judge and arranged through the Administrator.

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At the time of scheduling a minor prove-up, counsel should inform the Court Clerk whether the hearing will require additional time because an interpreter is needed or because there are multiple ad litems.

At the time of scheduling a minor prove-up, counsel should inform the Court Clerk whether the hearing will require additional time because an interpreter is needed or because there are multiple ad litems.

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Whenever e-mail or fax communication with the Court is permitted, the permission is limited to that particular incident and all opposing counsel and parties must be copied.

If permission is granted to communicate with the Court via e-mail or fax, it is limited to the particular incident, and all opposing counsel/parties must be copied.

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E-mail communication with the Administrator is permitted, but pleadings must not be filed with the Administrator.

You may communicate with the Administrator via e-mail, but pleadings are not to be filed with the Administrator.

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Parties opposing mediation must notify the Court of their reasons.

If the parties are opposed to mediation, they must notify the Court of the reasons for such opposition.

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The Court should be notified in advance of trial if an interpreter will be used or is needed.

The Court should be notified in advance of trial if an interpreter will be used or is needed.

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Counsel needing more time must contact the court Administrator before the DWOP hearing to request a reset.

If counsel requires more time to effect service, etc., contact the court Administrator PRIOR to the hearing and dismissal time and the case MAY be reset to another DWOP date or a Status Conference.

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DWOP and status conference dockets may be handled by submission; parties email the 193rd Court Coordinator to request additional time.

the DWOP dockets and status conference dockets may be handled by submission with an email to the 193rd Court Coordinator (Cynthia.Willis@dallascounty.org) explaining your request for additional time.

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Do not fax the Court or Administrator without prior permission; email may be used to communicate with the Administrator but pleadings must not be filed with the Administrator; permission for email/fax is limited to the specific incident and requires copying opposing counsel.

Please do not fax either the Court or Court Administrator any documents unless prior permission has been granted. You may communicate with the Administrator via email, but pleadings are not to be filed with the Administrator. If permission is granted to communicate with the Court via email or fax, it is limited to that particular incident, and all opposing counsel/parties must be copied.

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214-653-7791

To cancel or pass a hearing, contact the Clerks' Office at 214-653-7791.

To CANCEL/PASS the Hearing, Please Contact the Clerks’ Office at 214-653-7791.

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The application and a resume must be emailed to the Court Coordinator at 193Court@dallascourts.org.

Email this application and a copy of your resume, to the Court Coordinator at: 193Court@dallascourts.org.

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Counsel must email the court coordinator to request a TRO hearing and provide a timeframe; the coordinator will set a date and time for a Zoom hearing.

Upon filing of the Application and the Order, counsel will email the court coordinator requesting a hearing on the TRO. Please provide the coordinator with a time-frame by which the TRO should be heard. The coordinator, will then respond back with a date and time for the TRO to be heard via Zoom.

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After e-filing is accepted, contact the Coordinator to be placed on the submission docket.

Once the efiling has been accepted, contact the Coordinator to be placed on the submission docket.

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Contact the Coordinator for a setting.

Contact the Coordinator for a setting.

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The Microsoft Teams invitation link does not constitute notice of the hearing.

NOTE: the MSTeams videoconferencing hearing invitation link is NOT notice of your hearing.

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Transcript requests must be emailed to Tina Thompson using the court's form.

Please download and fill out the “Request for Request’s Records” form, and email ALL transcript requests for the Reporter’s Records forms to Tina Thompson at Tina.Thompson@dallascounty.org

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Attorneys may reserve up to three weeks of vacation per year by sending a vacation letter to the Court Coordinator and opposing counsel, after which no hearings, depositions, or trials may be set during those weeks except upon notice and hearing.

Any attorney may reserve up to three weeks in any calendar year for vacations by sending a "vacation letter" for each case (with appropriate cause number and style) to the Court Coordinator and opposing counsel, reserving weeks in which no hearings, depositions, or trials are set as of the date of the letter. Once a letter is on file, no hearings, depositions, or trials may be set during the reserved weeks except upon notice and hearing.

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214.653.7546

Modifications to the standard Protective Order require a hearing, set within 3-7 business days after contacting the Court Clerk.

If a party desires to make modifications or additions to the Court's standard Protective Order, a hearing will be required. Hearings will be set within 3-7 business days after contacting the Court Clerk at 214.653.7546.

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Technical staff must remain available by telephone during the proceeding.

While the proceeding is in progress, technical staff at the remote conference site must remain available by telephone in case of a problem.

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All transcript requests must be emailed to Tina Thompson at tina.thompson@dallascounty.org.

Please download and fill out the “Request for Request’s Records” form, and email ALL transcript requests for the Reporter’s Records forms to Tina Thompson at tina.thompson@dallascounty.org

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Any communication to the Court, even a cover letter, should copy the opposing counsel and pro se parties. This includes email.

Any communication to the Court, even a cover letter, should copy the opposing counsel and pro se parties. This includes email.

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Email use with the Court is discouraged except for Bar activities or when documents are transmitted upon specific request (e.g., proposed jury instructions).

The Court discourages use of email except for Bar Activities and related matters, and except when documents may be transmitted to the Court and other parties upon specific request (e.g., proposed jury instructions). Email should be used only upon special request in order to avoid improper communications with the Court.

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we cannot give legal advice and cannot have ex parte communications about cases. When in doubt, put your question in writing and copy your opponents.

we cannot give legal advice and cannot have ex parte communications about cases. When in doubt, put your question in writing and copy your opponents.

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When the assigned judge is unavailable for a TRO, the Court Coordinator may direct the hearing to another judge; attorneys and others are strictly prohibited from approaching courts to inquire about a judge for such orders.

The District Courts have an established policy with regard to the assignment of a Judge to hear a T.R.O. when the Court in which the underlying case has been filed is not available. The Court Coordinator of the Court in which the underlying case has been filed may direct any required hearing to another District Judge or Associate Judge as appropriate. The practice of an Attorney or other person approaching any Court to inquire of particular Judge to hear such an Order remains strictly prohibited.

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Parties required to respond on the Disposition Docket must telephone the Court on the noticed date; no personal appearance is required.

The Court's Disposition Docket shall continue without the requirement of Counsel for any party to personally appear. Any party required to respond pursuant to such a notice is hereby required to telephone the Court on the date previously noticed.

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The party requesting a telephonic hearing must arrange the conference call connecting all counsel with the Court and verify all counsel are connected before calling.

The party requesting a telephonic hearing is responsible for arranging the conference call connecting counsel with the Court. The organizer of the call should verify that all counsel are connected together in a conference call before calling the Court.

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Email

The preference is to contact the Court coordinator via email.

The preference is to contact the Court coordinator via email.

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Phone to clerk

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214-653-7748

To arrange a hearing, contact the Court Clerk at 214-653-7748; hearings will be set within 3–7 business days after contact.

Hearings will be set within 3-7 business days after contacting the Court Clerk at 214-653-7748.

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For emergency discovery motions, contact the coordinator to check if the Judge is available.

For emergency motions, please contact the coordinator to see if the Judge is available to hear the dispute.

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Phone to chambers

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214-653-6167

Otherwise, call Judge Craig at 214-653-6167 or email her at Rachel.craig@dallascourts.org.

Otherwise, call Judge Craig at 214-653-6167 or email her at Rachel.craig@dallascourts.org.

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(214) 653-6603

Should the hearing be canceled, 1) call the CLERK to cancel your hearing (214) 653-6603.

Should the hearing be canceled, 1) call the CLERK to cancel your hearing (214) 653-6603.

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Requests for oral argument must be submitted to the District Clerk; the Court may grant them upon a showing of good cause.

Requests for Oral Argument shall be made to the Court via submission to the District Clerk. The Court may grant said request upon showing of good cause.

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Parties required to appear at a disposition or dismissal docket must telephone the Court on the noticed date.

Any party required to appear pursuant to such a notice is hereby required to telephone the Court on the date as previously noticed.

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Phone to clerk

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(214) 653-6603

Call the clerk to set a hearing and request that the hearing be noted as a Zoom hearing.

Call clerk to set your hearing: (214) 653-6603 Ask the clerk to note under comments “Zoom” hearing.

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If the clerk cannot be reached, email the Court Coordinator and Court Reporter to notify the Judge of the cancellation.

Unable to reach the clerk? 2) send an e-mail to the Court Coordinator: kalonzo@dallascourts.org and to the Court Reporter: deanakrouse@yahoo.com so that they may notify the Judge.

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To set a hearing on a TRO application, contact the Lead Clerk of the pending District Court.

If you would like to set a hearing on an application for TRO, please contact the Lead Clerk for the District Court in which your case is currently pending.

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Phone to clerk

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(214) 653-7256

Contact the Clerk at (214) 653-7256 to schedule a hearing or place a motion on the Agreed Submission Docket.

Please contact the Clerk at (214) 653-7256 to schedule a hearing on a motion or to indicate that the parties have agreed to submit the motion on the Agreed Submission Docket.

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Counsel should notify the reporter as soon as possible if an accelerated or regular appeal will be filed so an invoice can be sent.

If an accelerated appeal or regular appeal will be filed, please let me know as soon as possible so that the appropriate invoice can be sent over.

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All transcript requests must be submitted via the Request for Reporter's Record form emailed to the court reporter.

Please download and fill out the "Request for Reporter's Record" form and email ALL transcript requests to me at TERRI.ETEKOCHAY@DALLASCOUNTY.ORG

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Phone to clerk

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(214) 653-7256

During a deposition, parties should contact the Clerk and Court Coordinator to reach the Judge immediately for discovery disputes.

During a deposition, the parties should contact the Contact the Clerk at (214) 653-7256 and Court Coordinator via phone 214) 653-6937 and email 101court@dallascounty.org. Specifically state that the parties are in a deposition and need the Judge immediately. The Judge will hear the dispute.

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Telephone appearances arranged via the Court Coordinator; telephonic hearings only permitted if no evidence or testimony will be presented.

Appearances by telephone should be arranged through the Court Coordinator via email at 101court@dallascounty.org. Telephonic hearings are only permitted if neither evidence nor testimony will be presented.

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Transcript requests must be made using the Request for Reporter's Records form and emailed to terri.etekochay@dallascounty.org.

Please download and fill out the “Request for Reporter’s Records” form and email ALL transcript requests to terri.etekochay@dallascounty.org.

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Parties required to appear at a disposition or dismissal docket must telephone the Court on the noticed date.

Any party required to appear pursuant to such a notice is hereby required to telephone the Court on the date as previously noticed.

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Phone

Attorneys and other persons are strictly prohibited from approaching any court to inquire about a particular judge hearing a TRO.

The practice of an Attorney or other person approaching any Court to inquire of particular Judge to hear such an Order remains strictly prohibited.

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Phone

Telephone hearings are permitted only when no evidence/testimony will be presented or counsel must travel over one hour, and must be pre-approved by the Judge and arranged through the Court Coordinator.

Telephone hearings are permitted only if no evidence or testimony will be presented and/or if counsel would have to travel more than one hour to reach the Court. Telephone hearings must be pre-approved by the Judge and arranged through the Court Coordinator.

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Phone to clerk

Counsel should have the motion and proposed order on file and then call the court clerk to request a hearing.

Counsel should have the motion and proposed order on file and then call the court clerk to request a hearing.

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Email to clerk

If you are unable to reach the CLERK by phone, you may send an e-mail to the Court Coordinator: sheria.n.west@dallascounty.org and to the Court Reporter: Trashuna.Salaam@dallascounty.org so that they may notify the Judge.

If you are unable to reach the CLERK by phone, you may send an e-mail to the Court Coordinator: sheria.n.west@dallascounty.org and to the Court Reporter: Trashuna.Salaam@dallascounty.org so that they may notify the Judge.

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Email

E-mail communication with the Court Coordinator is permitted but limited to the particular incident with all opposing counsel/parties copied, and pleadings must not be filed with the Court Coordinator.

You may communicate with the Court Coordinator via e-mail, but pleadings are not to be filed with the Court Coordinator. If permission is granted to communicate with the Court via e-mail, it is limited to the particular incident, and all opposing counsel/parties must be copied.

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To cancel a hearing (except for summary judgment motions), the movant must call the Clerk and then email all parties and the Court Coordinator.

Except for Motions for Summary Judgment, a movant shall call the Clerk to cancel the hearing, then send an email to all parties and the Court Coordinator.

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The Court should be notified seven (7) days in advance of trial if an interpreter will be used or is needed, and if there is a request for the Court to provide such interpreter in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Court should be notified seven (7) days in advance of trial if an interpreter will be used or is needed, and if there is a request for the Court to provide such interpreter in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Email to chambers

Bench trial submissions must be emailed to Sheria West with a copy to all parties in Microsoft Word format.

The submission must be emailed to Sheria West at sheria.n.west@dallascounty.org with a copy to all parties, in Microsoft Word

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(214) 653-7427

To set a Zoom hearing, call the Court Clerk at (214) 653-7427.

Call the Court Clerk at (214) 653-7427 to set ZOOM HEARING

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(214) 653-7427

To cancel a hearing, call the Clerk at (214) 653-7427.

Call the CLERK at (214) 653-7427 to cancel your hearing.

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Members of the public may obtain dial-in or access code/link information for remote proceedings by contacting the Court Coordinator.

Consistent with the State policy of open Courts, any member of the public wishing to listen/view and telephonically or technologically conducted proceeding may gain access to same by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access code/link information.

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Please also provide a word-formatted copy to the court reporter at vdobbins@dallascounty.org. and the court at 193Court@dallascourts.org.

Please also provide a word-formatted copy to the court reporter at vdobbins@dallascounty.org. and the court at 193Court@dallascourts.org.

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Members of the public may obtain access to telephonic or technological court proceedings by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in or access code/link information.

Consistent with the State policy of open Courts, any member of the public wishing to listen/view and telephonically or technologically conducted proceeding may gain access to same by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access code/link information.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

214.653.7385

To obtain a setting on Judge Ten Eyck’s docket, call the Clerk.

To obtain a setting on Judge Ten Eyck’s docket, call the Clerk at 214.653.7385.

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Email to chambers

To obtain a setting on Judge Brown’s docket, email the Coordinator.

To obtain a setting on Judge Brown’s docket, email the Coordinator at cnicholson@daIlascountv.org

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Email to chambers

A request to retain a case on the docket may be emailed to the Coordinator.

A request to retain may be e-mailed to the Coordinator rcnicholson@dallascountv.org).

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Contact the Coordinator to schedule an appeal conference, which will be held remotely.

Contact the Coordinator for a setting. Appeal conferences will be by remote appearance.

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Phone to chambers

Because technology can be uncertain, parties and counsel are encouraged to test their presentations days or weeks in advance of hearing or trial. If you intend to use the Court's equipment, please contact this Court's bailiff, Phil Fisher, to schedule an appointment.

Because technology can be uncertain, parties and counsel are encouraged to test their presentations days or weeks in advance of hearing or trial. If you intend to use the Court's equipment, please contact this Court's bailiff, Phil Fisher, to schedule an appointment.

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Email

Contact the Judicial Information Section to add selections to the database for the Position to Which Appointed or Fee Source fields.

If additional selections need to be added to the database for the Position to Which Appointed or Fee Source fields, contact the Judicial Information Section.

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Email to clerk

The Court Coordinator can be contacted by email at fly@dallascourts.org for submitting applications.

Email this application and a copy of your resume, to the Court Coordinator at: fly@dallascourts.org.

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Email

Litigants may request a virtual hearing; contact the coordinator for available dates and times.

The court will maintain a virtual docket for litigants who request and agree to a virtual hearing. Contact the coordinator for the available dates and times.

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Email to chambers

Contact the court coordinator via email for scheduling requests.

Contact the coordinator via email with any such request.

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Phone

Members of the public may access remote proceedings by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in or access code information.

Consistent with the State policy of open Courts, any member of the public wishing to listen/view and telephonically or technologically conducted proceeding may gain access to same by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access code/link information.

INFO

Counsel/parties may use the courtroom for trial preparation when court is not in session; contact the Deputy Clerks or Coordinator to schedule.

Counsel/parties are welcome to use the courtroom for purposes of preparing for trial, including use of the technology, provided court is not in session. Contact the Deputy Clerks or the Coordinator to determine an appropriate time.

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Parties needing an expedited hearing should contact the Court Coordinator.

If the parties need an expedited hearing, they should contact the Court Coordinator.

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Email to clerk

The Court may be reached by email at veronica.vaughn@dallascounty.org.

The Court can be contacted via email at veronica.vaughn@dallascounty.org.

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Email

Proposed jury charges should be emailed to the Court reporter at Tenesa.Shaw@dallascounty.org.

The Court prefers proposed jury charges to be sent to the Court reporter via email (Tenesa.Shaw@dallascounty.org) prior to jury trial.

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Email

Parties should contact the Court coordinator to request status updates on rulings or pre-trial/trial matters.

The Court would ask the parties to contact the Court coordinator to request a status update on a ruling or pre-trial/trial matter.

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Phone to clerk

Parties should contact the court clerks to set a hearing for discovery disputes.

Parties should contact the court clerks to set a hearing regarding discovery.

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Letter fax

Faxes may be sent to 214-653-7569.

If a fax must be sent, the phone number is 214-653-7569.

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Email

The court prefers email communication via the coordinator's email address.

The court prefers email communication. The coordinator's email address is rhonda.pinson@dallascounty.org.

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Phone

Members of the public may contact the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access codes to listen/view telephonic or technological proceedings.

Consistent with the State policy of open Courts, any member of the public wishing to listen/view and telephonically or technologically conducted proceeding may gain access to same by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access code/link information.

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Phone

Phone

(214) 653-6361

For questions about these procedures, call the Coordinator at (214) 653-6361.

Any questions about these procedures, call the Coordinator at (214) 653-6361.

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Phone

Members of the public may obtain dial-in or access-code information for remote proceedings by contacting the Court Coordinator.

any member of the public wishing to listen/view and telephonically or technologically conducted proceeding may gain access to same by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access code/link information.

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If pre-trial matters require more than an hour, parties should contact the Court Coordinator to schedule a pre-trial conference one month before trial.

However, if the parties require more than an hour to cover all pre-trial matters, the parties should contact the Court Coordinator to set a pre-trial conference one (1) month in advance of trial.

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To set a hearing before Judge Muñoz, contact the Court Coordinator or Lead Clerk of the pending District Court to confirm it can be set on her docket.

If you would like to set a hearing before Judge Muñoz, please contact the Court Coordinator or Lead Clerk for the District Court in which your case is currently pending to confirm whether it may be set on her docket.

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Email to chambers

Counsel may email Judge Craig at Rachel.craig@dallascounty.org to schedule courtroom time for trial preparation.

Contact Judge Craig at Rachel.craig@dallascounty.org or call 214-653-6167 to set up a time.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(214) 653-7256

Contact the Clerk at (214) 653-7256 to schedule or cancel a hearing.

Contact the Clerk at (214) 653-7256 to SCHEDULE or CANCEL a HEARING.

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Email to clerk

fact and conclusions of law before the trial. These documents also should be emailed in WORD format to the Court Coordinator at 101court@dallascounty.org

fact and conclusions of law before the trial. These documents also should be emailed in WORD format to the Court Coordinator at 101court@dallascounty.org

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Email to clerk

If the pre-trial conference is expected to last longer than 1 hour, the parties should email the court coordinator at 101court@dallascounty.org and request a pre-trial conference.

If the pre-trial conference is expected to last longer than 1 hour, the parties should email the court coordinator at 101court@dallascounty.org and request a pre-trial conference.

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Email to chambers

The Court maintains a wheel for court-appointed ad litems. Individuals wishing to serve as ad litem should send a resume and letter explaining their experience to 101court@dallascounty.org

The Court maintains a wheel for court-appointed ad litems. Individuals wishing to serve as ad litem should send a resume and letter explaining their experience to 101court@dallascounty.org

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Email

Counsel should notify the reporter as soon as possible if real-time, daily copies, or rough drafts may be needed.

If you think you may need real-time, daily copies or rough drafts, please notify the reporter as soon as possible.

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Email to chambers

Counsel should notify the reporter prior to the proceedings if an expedited hearing transcript will be needed.

If you believe a hearing transcript will need to be expedited, please inform the reporter, where possible, PRIOR to the proceedings.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(214) 653-6937

Contact the Court Coordinator at (214) 653-6937 to schedule a trial.

Contact the Court Coordinator at (214) 653-6937 to schedule a TRIAL.

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Email

Counsel should email the court reporter to arrange submission of exhibits too large for email transmission.

If there is an exhibit that is unable to be transmitted via email due to size, please email me so we can discuss how best to submit it.

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Email to chambers

Counsel should test presentation equipment compatibility in advance and email the court for technical issues.

Counsel are strongly urged to test their equipment for compatibility with the system well in advance of a hearing or trial. Please email the court at 101court@dallascounty.org

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Email

For status of motions, check online or email the court at 101court@dallascounty.org.

Check online at https://courtsportal.dallascounty.org/DALLASPROD/Home/Dashboard/29. Email the court: 101court@dallascounty.org

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Phone

Members of the public may obtain dial-in or access code/link information for telephonic or technological proceedings by contacting the Court Coordinator.

Consistent with the State policy of open Courts, any member of the public wishing to listen/view and telephonically or technologically conducted proceeding may gain access to same by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access code/link information.

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Phone

214-653-6015

Contact the court coordinator to receive an access code or Zoom link for remote proceedings.

ANYONE DESIRING ACCESS TO PROCEEDINGS ON THE DOCKET THAT ARE DESIGNATED FOR PHONE OR VIDEO CONFERENCE SHOULD CONTACT THE COURT COORDINATOR, SHIRL TOWNSEND, AT STOWNSEND@DALLASCOURTS.ORG or 214-653-6015 FOR AN ACCESS CODE OR TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE PROCEEDINGS BEING CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(214) 653-7427

Call the clerk to cancel a hearing.

Call the CLERK at (214) 653-7427 to cancel your hearing.

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Phone to chambers

Judge Frazier accepts phone calls during depositions and other proceedings when a question requires immediate attention.

Judge Frazier accepts calls during depositions and other proceedings involving all counsel when a question arises that needs immediate attention.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(214) 653-6996

Call the Court Coordinator for questions about these procedures.

Any questions about these procedures, call the Sheria West, Court Coordinator at (214) 653-6996.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(214) 653-7427

Call the Court Clerk to schedule a Zoom hearing.

Call the Court Clerk at (214) 653-7427 to set ZOOM HEARING

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Phone to clerk

Counsel/parties may use the courtroom for trial preparation when court is not in session, contacting the Deputy Clerks or Coordinator to schedule a time.

Counsel/parties are welcome to use the courtroom for purposes of preparing for trial, including use of the technology, provided court is not in session. Contact the Deputy Clerks or the Coordinator to determine an appropriate time.

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Phone

Parties may contact the court administrator by phone or email to request to appear via Zoom.

A party may contact the court administrator be phone or email to request to appear via zoom.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(214) 653-6996

For questions about procedures, call the Court Coordinator at (214) 653-6996.

Any questions about these procedures, call the Sheria West, Court Coordinator at (214) 653-6996.

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Email to clerk

If you are unable to reach the CLERK by phone, you may send an e-mail to the Court Coordinator: sheria.n.west@dallascounty.org and to the Court Reporter: Trashuna.Salaam@dallascounty.org

If you are unable to reach the CLERK by phone, you may send an e-mail to the Court Coordinator: sheria.n.west@dallascounty.org and to the Court Reporter: Trashuna.Salaam@dallascounty.org

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must email the Court Reporter and Court Coordinator the email addresses of all attorneys, self-represented parties, witnesses, and other participants at least 48 hours before the remote hearing.

In any proceeding conducted remotely either by telephone or other means or by any other means which any other form is deemed an appropriate Court, the moving Party shall, no less than 48 hours in advance, in the said hearing, email the Court Reporter and the Court Coordinator the email address of all attorneys, (or self-represented parties), witnesses and others who may be participating in the said proceeding so that the information regarding the technological platform, any link, access may be performed to engage other attorney for the remote connection may be effective.

WARNINGCivil cases

Faxing documents to the Court or the Court Administrator is prohibited unless prior permission is granted.

Please do not fax either the Court or the Court Secretary any documents unless prior permission has been given.