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Judge James P. Fallon
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Grayson County District Courts
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These 42 rules apply across Grayson County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.
The required AI certification must acknowledge responsibility and potential sanctions for the filer's or co-counsel's failure to comply with the rules.
Every motion requesting relief must be accompanied by a proposed order filed simultaneously.
A complete exhibit list identifying each marked exhibit, its description, and exhibit number must be provided to counsel, the Court, and the Court Reporter before trial.
Exhibits should be marked in the bottom-right corner whenever possible.
Each scanned exhibit file may not exceed 100 MB.
Oversized exhibits must include 8½-by-11-inch copies bearing a marked-exhibit sticker on the front for the Court Reporter's appellate record.
A party filing one of the listed post-trial pleadings must give direct notice to the trial judge because the District Clerk does not forward the pleading.
When requesting or resetting a hearing, counsel should tell the Court Coordinator how much hearing time is estimated to be needed.
A hearing cancellation or delay should be reported as soon as possible by both phone and email to the Court Coordinator and to opposing counsel or the non-represented party.
A party objecting to an ADR referral order must file a written objection within ten days after receiving notice of the referral.
Temporary orders should be presented for entry within ten days after the hearing or by the Court's entry date.
For arrests not made pursuant to a warrant or judicial order, the forms establishing probable cause must be completed and filed when the arrestee is booked into jail.
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Honorable James P. Fallon is the judge the county lists for the 15th District Court of Grayson County, Texas. That court's page on the county website publishes one standing order, on family law cases, and links the court's livestream of public Zoom hearings. The same page lists the court's coordinator, Alonda Blanscett, its bailiff, Rich Reynolds, and its reporter, Lori Barnett.
Court: 15th District Court, Grayson County Justice Center Address: 200 S. Crockett St., Sherman, Texas 75090 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Coordinator: Alonda Blanscett, (903) 813-4200 x4303, alonda.blanscett@co.grayson.tx.us
The petitioner must attach a copy of the standing order to the original petition and every copy of the petition, and the District Clerk must ensure the attachment if the petitioner fails to do so.
The petitioner must attach a copy of the standing order to the original petition and every copy of the petition, and the District Clerk must ensure the attachment if the petitioner fails to do so.