Ellis County District Courts Courtesy Copy Requirements

1 rule from official source documents

When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.

Civil cases

Each party must e-file the listed documents 3 business days in advance of Final Pretrial and provide a courtesy copy at the hearing; exhibits go to the Reporter and Judge that day, not by e-filing.

Each party shall e-file the following documents 3 business days in advance of Final Pretrial, and provide a courtesy copy at the hearing: Witness list; Exhibit list A copy of all exhibits to be submitted to Reporter & Judge on the day of final pretrial (not e-filed); Proposed “Charge of the Court” ready for submission to the jury, along with an electronic copy in Microsoft Word format on flash drive; Motion in Limine; Deposition designations; and ===== PAGE 2 ===== Revised 09-22-26 Concise written statement of significant legal and/or evidentiary issues.

Common questions about Ellis County District Courts courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in Ellis County District Courts?

Judge Bob Carroll: Courtesy-copy rule applies for witness lists, exhibit lists, exhibits, jury instructions, motion in limines, deposition designations, and written statement of issues. Each party must e-file the listed documents 3 business days in advance of Final Pretrial and provide a courtesy copy at the hearing; exhibits go to the Reporter and Judge that day, not by e-filing.

View rule Official source Source: page 1, section Final Pretrial Hearing & Announcements

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