Judge Gina Christine-Avery Long Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 61 rules apply across McLennan County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

E-Filing

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Applies to
Court order
The district clerk may print an electronic order and treat the printed version as the official copy.
Applies to
Document
Documents that may traditionally be filed with the district clerk generally may be filed electronically, subject to listed exceptions.
Electronic filing and service are generally optional, but a district court may order them for a particular case upon a party's motion and a showing of good cause when the documents are permitted to be electronically filed under Rule 3.3.

Service

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Service
Electronic service
A filer may serve documents electronically by transmitting them to the receiving party's email address.
Service
Electronic service
Electronic service is permitted only when the receiving party has agreed to receive it or the court has ordered electronic service.
Service
Electronic service
Electronic service may be used for documents that are filed traditionally as well as electronically.

Filing Timing

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Transmission to the filer's EFSP constitutes delivery and generally filing, and a timely-transmitted document received no more than ten days late will be deemed filed on time, with the EFSP transmission report as prima facie timing evidence.
Electronic transmission through an EFSP to TexasOnline is available around the clock except during scheduled maintenance periods.
A document is deemed accepted and filed if the clerk neither accepts nor rejects it within the prescribed review period.

Communication

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Contact
Phone
To set a case for final hearing, a pro se litigant should call the District Court Coordinator or Administrator.
Contact
Phone
A pro se litigant must not call to set a final hearing until the applicable service prerequisite has been satisfied and a Final Divorce Decree or Order In Suit Affecting The Parent-Child Relationship is prepared and in hand.
Contact
Email to clerk
A filer who electronically files, serves, or agrees to accept service must provide information about any e-mail address change to TexasOnline, the district clerk, and all case parties.

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About Judge Gina Christine-Avery Long

Judge Gina Long, District Judge, 170th District Court.

Jurisdiction: the 170th District Court is a court of general jurisdiction which handles both civil and family matters.
Physical address: 501 Washington Avenue, Suite 211, Waco, TX 76701.
Phone: 254-757-5045. Fax: 254-757-5129.
Jury service: jurors report at 8:30 a.m. to be assigned to the various courts. Jury trials normally begin on Monday with jury selection at 10 a.m.
Settings: requests go to Trisha Dees by phone, fax or mail.
Transcripts: inquiries go to Lisa Loyd by phone, fax or mail.
Dress code: all hearings are open to the public. Professional attire is expected. No shorts, tank tops, hats or bare feet.

Common questions about Judge Gina Christine-Avery Long's rules

What must be included with filings before Judge Gina Christine-Avery Long?

In a divorce case, both parties must preserve records and must not falsify writings or records relating to either party's property.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 5. PERSONAL AND BUSINESS RECORDS IN DIVORCE CASE

What must be included with petition filings before Judge Gina Christine-Avery Long?

The petitioner must attach a copy of the standing order to the original petition and every copy; if omitted, the clerk must ensure it is attached before or at filing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 8. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER

How may parties contact Judge Gina Christine-Avery Long's chambers?

Requests about settings should be sent to Trisha Dees by phone, fax, or mail.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Settings

Complete rules summary for Judge Gina Christine-Avery Long

Requests about settings should be sent to Trisha Dees by phone, fax, or mail.

Inquiries regarding transcripts should be directed to Lisa Loyd by phone, fax, or mail.

In a divorce case, both parties must preserve records and must not falsify writings or records relating to either party's property.

The petitioner must attach a copy of the standing order to the original petition and every copy; if omitted, the clerk must ensure it is attached before or at filing.

For Family Code cases, mediation is required before a final-orders hearing lasting two hours or longer, and a party seeking an exception must file a verified motion with a certificate of conference.