Williamson County District Courts Filing Fees and Waivers

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Hourly fee compensation form

An attorney submitting an hourly-fee compensation form must attach detailed invoices and, when the request exceeds the cap, a copy of the court’s authorization.

When submitting Hourly Fee Compensation Form, attorney must attach detailed invoices, to include number of hours of time expended, general description of services provided, & a copy of Court’s authorization if total request exceeds cap.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Expense payment request

An expense-payment request must include the court’s authorization and detailed invoices identifying applicable hours and services.

A request for payment for expenses must be accompanied by a copy of Court’s authorization for expenses incurred and detailed invoices, to include number of hours of time expended (if applicable) and information about services provided.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Attorney compensation

Hourly work is compensated at $155 per hour, subject to a $7,500 cap per case.

Hours of work at $155/hr. cap of $7,500 per case.

INFOCriminal cases

Applies to

Other litigation expenses

The court may authorize expenses in other categories, such as investigator expenses, on a case-by-case basis.

Expenses in other categories (i.e. investigator) may be authorized by the court on a case-by-case basis.