Judge Bruce Boyer
Judge • Hays County District Court
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideHays County District Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 68 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 37- Applies to
- Court submission or proceeding
- Must include
- ai disclosure
Self-represented litigants and attorneys using artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in civil or criminal cases must provide a written certification before filing or presenting AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding.
- Applies to
- Proposed parenting plan
In a suit concerning conservatorship, possession, or child access, each party must submit a fully completed and signed Proposed Parenting Plan, a single agreed plan signed by both parties, or a brief summary of the requested relief.
- Applies to
- Proposed disposition of issues
Each party must prepare and deliver a Proposed Disposition of Issues stating separately in brief complete sentences each trial decision sought.
Filing Timing
All 13Unless the court orders otherwise, orders and judgments must be written and presented to the court within 30 days of rendition.
The mediator's report must be filed with the District Clerk at least 30 days before trial.
A motion to retain must be filed at least 14 days before the dismissal date specified in the notice.
Communication
All 5The Court may reschedule a matter that cannot reasonably be heard within the announced time.
- Contact
The filing party must notify the judge by emailing a copy of the pleading to the District Court Administrator's office.
A party filing one of the listed post-trial pleadings must give direct notice to the judge.
E-Filing
All 4- Applies to
- Notice of setting
A written Notice of Setting must be e-filed for District Court Administrator approval within seven days after obtaining the hearing or trial date.
- Applies to
- Ex parte pleading or motion
Attorneys and self-represented parties seeking ex parte relief must electronically file the relevant pleading or motion and a proposed order before asking the District Court Administrator to bring the matter to the Court's attention.
- Applies to
- Motion or proposed order
Motions and proposed orders may not be sent directly to the District Court Administrator unless the office expressly instructs that course.
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