Walker County District Court Filing Rules

When child or spousal support is at issue, each party must provide the court and opposing party the listed financial information at or before the hearing, if available.

Arraignment may be waived in writing if signed by both the attomey and the defendant and filed with the clerk before noon on the day prior to the scheduled arraignment.

A party may seek entry of a proposed order, decree, or judgment by motion, with a hearing no sooner than ten days after filing and notice to opposing counsel.

A file exceeding 2 GB must be divided into smaller files, each no larger than 2 GB.

The court may rule on a continuance request without allowing a response, and party agreement does not guarantee approval.

Failing to file an objection motion waives the objection, but the court may excuse the case from automatic mediation referral if it finds a reasonable basis.

An attorney who becomes aware of a scheduling conflict that may cause lateness must immediately notify the court coordinator and opposing counsel.

The criminal court coordinator prepares the original order to appear, which is signed by the judge and e-filed with the district clerk.

A party may request that a sworn inventory or composite inventory be sealed.