Wise County District Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements3 rules
The VSU-165 form must be printed double-sided (one sheet not two).
- File type
- Paper
Formatting
- •Print double-sided on one sheet, not two.
Electronically transmitted filings must use approximately 8½-by-11-inch paper, bear an individual signature and specified filer contact information, and be clear and dark enough to transmit legibly.
- Paper size
- Letter
Court's wording
10.5 Every document electronically transmitted for filing shall conform to the requirements for filing established by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, i.e., shall be on paper measuring approximately 8Y2 x 11 inches, shall be signed individually by the party or the party's attorney of record, and shall contain that individual's State Bar of Texas identification number, if any, address, telephone number, and telecopier number. The quality of the original hard copy shall be clear and dark enough to transmit legibly.
10.2 No document printed on thermal paper shall be filed.
Formatting
- •Documents printed on thermal paper shall not be filed
Document Filing Requirements52 rules
Most service issued requires a document to be attached
Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for legal research, drafting, or analysis must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and responsibility for compliance.
- Document
- Certification form
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research, drafting, or analysis in connection with a case before this Court shall, before using any AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the attached certification form, stating that: 1. All language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were, before submission, verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being; 2. The attorney or self-represented litigant submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their own, their staff's, or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.
All divorces/annulments must be reported, even if there were no minor children. All information is required.
If more than three children are affected, check the “additional children listed on back of form” box, and continue to list the additional children.
4-9. Report the Petitioner’s information including maiden name (if applicable ).
3a – c. Complete the attorney information to assist in questions or follow up. If case was pro se, please enter the information of the person completing this form.
17-18. Enter the date and place of the marriage being dissolved.
This section must be completed for each report filed.
1a – d. Enter the required information to identify the court proceeding.
Every child affected by the suit being reported must be listed, and all items concerning that child must be completed.
Identify the suit type, check every applicable order type, and report transfers in this section; enter “unknown” if the court number is unknown.
Court's wording
2. Check the type of suit being reported. This determines also which sections of the form must be completed. If more than one type of order applies, check all that apply. Transfers from one jurisdiction to another must be reported in this section (if court number is unknown, specify “unknown”).
16. Report the number of minor children affected by this divorce; if none, record “0.” This number must correspond to the listing of children in Section 3.
If more than 6 children complete section 3 on another form, label it “continuation” and attached the continuation form to the original form.
10-15. Report the Respondent’s information, including maiden name (if applicable ).
If represented for free through a legal aid provider, attach the provider’s certificate as “Exhibit: Legal Aid Certificate.”
Court's wording
I am being represented in this case for free by an attorney who works for a legal aid provider or who received my case through a legal aid provider. I have attached the certificate the legal aid provider gave me as “Exhibit: Legal Aid Certificate.”
If you answered yes, check all that apply and attach proof to this form, such as a copy of an eligibility form or check.
If you want the court to consider other facts, such as unusual medical expenses, family emergencies, etc., attach another page to this form labeled “Exhibit: Additional Supporting Facts.”
Fill out only one box.
In civil cases, pleadings must use a minor party’s full name in the case style and in the body of the pleadings.
Court's wording
It is HEREBY ORDERED that in any civil case to be filed in the Offices of the District Clerk or County Clerk of Wise County, Texas, the full name of a minor is required to be inserted in the style of any such civil case and in the body of any pleadings in which the minor is a party.
The request form includes a certification that the specified certified court order was mailed to the named employer.
Court's wording
Pursuant to Texas Family Code Chapter 158.105, I certify that a certified copy of the _________ ______________________________________________________________________________ signed by the court on _______________________________________ was mailed on this date to the above named employer.
The Petitioner must attach this order to the original petition and each copy; if the Petitioner fails, the Clerk must ensure it is attached when the petition is filed.
Court's wording
7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of this petition. At the time the petition is filed, if the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the Clerk shall ensure that a copy of this order is attached to the petition and every copy of the petition presented.
The request includes a certification that a certified copy of the identified court order was mailed to the employer on the stated date.
Court's wording
Pursuant to Texas Family Code Chapter 158.105, I certify that a certified copy of the _________ ______________________________________________________________________________ signed by the court on _______________________________________ was mailed on this date to the above named employer.
A confirmation letter for a non-jury setting request must be mailed to all parties and the Court and include the specified trial-time estimate, unresolved matters, and delivery certification.
Court's wording
A confirmation letter shall be mailed to all parties and the Court and shall include: 1.51 An estimated time for trial for the entire case. Estimates of time felt by opposing counsel to be erroneous shall be called to the attention of opposing counsel and the Court Coordinator. Estimates for too much time cause as many problems as those for too little time. Be prepared to dispose of entire case within the estimate. 1.52 A statement of which, if any, discovery and other pretrial matters remain unresolved. 1.53 A certification that a copy of the request has been delivered to all counsel and pro se.
For an opposed motion or special exception, the motion or a letter must include the specified statement that a conference occurred and agreement could not be reached; otherwise, it will not be set for hearing.
Court's wording
If the motion or special exception will be opposed, the moving party shall state in the motion or by letter: "A conference was held on (date) with (name), attorney for opposing party, on the merits of this motion, or special exception. Agreement could not be reached; therefore, it is presented to the Court for determination." No motion or special exception will be set for hearing unless it is accompanied by the foregoing statement.
3.53 A Final Pre-Trial Order, in the form of Exhibit "A" attached, shall be filed with the Court, through the Court Coordinator, on or before seven (7) days prior to the Final Pretrial.
3.1 Uncontested matters (waiver divorces, default judgments, adoptions), will be promptly set and disposed of. The final decree or judgment MUST be submitted to the Court before the hearing begins.
Proposed jury questions and requested instructions SHALL be submitted to the Court at this conference and if not submitted will be considered untimely and may be refused.
If the motion or special exception will not be opposed, the moving party shall submit a proposed order signed by counsel for all parties indicating approval of same.
3.58 UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, NO AGREEMENT BETWEEN ATTORNEYS OR PARTIES TOUCHING ANY SUIT PENDING WILL BE ENFORCED UNLESS IT BE IN WRITING, SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE PAPERS AS PART OF THE RECORD, OR MADE IN OPEN COURT AND ENTERED OF RECORD.
Not less than eight (8) days prior to trial, respondent shall file an inventory so a comparison of properties and values can be made. Items of property on respondent's inventory but not on petitioner's shall be at the end of the appropriate category.
In a marriage dissolution suit, the petitioner must file a complete, sworn, itemized inventory and appraisement at least 15 days before trial, listing the parties’ and children’s property and placing each value to the right of its description.
Court's wording
4.4 INVENTORIES. In all suits for dissolution of marriage, petitioner shall, not later than fifteen (15) days prior to trial, file a complete, sworn, itemized inventory and appraisement of all property belonging to the parties to the marriage, including separate property and community property as well as any property belonging to the children. The inventories shall be filed setting forth the list of property, with the values assigned to each such item of property shown to the right of the description of such property.
4.41 Each party shall file a proposed property division not less than eight (8) days prior to trial.
IN ALL CASES, PLEA PAPERS MUST BE SIGNED PRIOR TO THE TIME SCHEDULED SO THAT THE PLEA MAY BEGIN AT THE TIME SCHEDULED.
Counsel shall prepare a written statement showing any items for which a deduction from gross income (except social security tax and income tax withheld) is sought, including a written statement of the reasons that the deduction should be allowed.
Each pleading must list the filing attorney’s information, including the filer’s email address.
Court's wording
All pleadings will be required to have the filing attorney's information listed on the document being filed, including the email address of the person filing same, as generally required by rule 21 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Any objections to the judgment must include form of order setting a hearing on the objection.
Each electronically transmitted filing must be individually signed and include the filer’s State Bar identification number, if any, address, telephone number, and telecopier number.
Court's wording
10.5 Every document electronically transmitted for filing shall conform to the requirements for filing established by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, i.e., shall be on paper measuring approximately 8Y2 x 11 inches, shall be signed individually by the party or the party's attorney of record, and shall contain that individual's State Bar of Texas identification number, if any, address, telephone number, and telecopier number. The quality of the original hard copy shall be clear and dark enough to transmit legibly.
(2) Each exhibit in the List of Exhibits herein: (a) is in existence; (b) is numbered; and (c) has been disclosed and shown to opposing counsel.
(1) All deadlines contained in the Court's Scheduling Orders have been complied with.
(NOTE: Each party shall set forth a separate list of numbered Exhibits.)
(NOTE: Each attorney of record shall personally sign and certify to the pre-trial order. The signature of one attorney for another "by permission" will not be accepted by the court.)
(NOTE: The witnesses of each party shall be listed by name and address and separated into categories of fact witnesses and expert witnesses. Unanticipated rebuttal and rejoinder witnesses need not be listed.)
The petitioner must attach the standing order to the original petition and every copy; if the petitioner does not, the Clerk must attach it when the petition is filed.
Court's wording
7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of this petition. At the time the petition is filed, if the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the Clerk shall ensure that a copy of this order is attached to the petition and every copy of the petition presented.
If needed, attach a separate piece of paper to list more dependents.
Check only one box.
Use initials only for children under 18.
If you fill out the Declaration, you will not need to sign the form in front of a notary public.
If you do not want to list your address for privacy or safety concerns, take the form and photo identification, and fill out the Affidavit box in front of a notary public.
Please list additional judgment debtors on a separate page:
4.43 In the event an agreement completely settling the property of the parties and all custody and support matters is entered into, the filing of inventories and appraisements shall not be required.
4) To file factually specific (not "boilerplate") Motions to Suppress if the circumstances surrounding the case indicate questioning the relevant stop, detention, arrest or search of the defendant.
The AI-use certification form states that the filer will comply with the Standing Order, has human-verified AI-contributed information, and remains responsible for filings and possible sanctions.
Court's wording
I, the undersigned attorney of record or self-represented litigant in the above-entitled and numbered cause pending in the District Court and County Courts at Law of Wise Cunty, Texas, hereby certify as follows: 1. I have reviewed and understand the Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence issued by the Wise County District Court and County Courts at Law, and I will comply with that Order throughout this case. 2. Any information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence – including, but not limited to, language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis – was, before submission to this Court, independently verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being. 3. I understand that I remain personally responsible for all filings and submissions to this Court, and that I may be subject to sanctions under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10, the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court’s Standing Order or this certification.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Use the e-filing code “REQUEST” for the issuance request.
Choose the E-Filing Code: “REQUEST”
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE
When e-filing, the issuance request must be filed as a separate lead document.
This document MUST be filed as a separate LEAD document when e-filing
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE
When e-filing, file this document as a separate lead document; multiple requests may be sent together in one document.
◊ This document MUST be filed as a separate LEAD document when e-filing (multiples can be sent as one document)
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA
Use the E-Filing Code REQUEST for this subpoena request.
Choose E-Filing Code: REQUEST
Criminal cases
Page 1 | CRIMINAL E-FILING — STATE’S REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA
When e-filing this subpoena request, file it as a separate lead document; multiple requests may be sent as one document.
This document MUST be filed as a separate LEAD document when E-Filing (multiples can be sent as one document)
Criminal cases
Page 1 | CRIMINAL E-FILING — STATE’S REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA
Use the e-filing code REQUEST for this subpoena request.
Choose E-Filing Code: REQUEST
Criminal cases
Page 1 | CRIMINAL E-FILING — DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA
When e-filing this subpoena request, file it as a separate lead document; multiple requests may be sent as one document.
This document MUST be filed as a separate LEAD document when E-Filing (multiples can be sent as one document)
Criminal cases
Page 1 | CRIMINAL E-FILING — DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA
When e-filing the request, file it as a separate lead document.
This document MUST be filed as a separate LEAD document when e-filing
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT AND/OR WRIT OF EXECUTION
A final judgment not approved by all appearing counsel or opposing parties must be electronically filed through the District Clerk, with a copy mailed to opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
All final judgments which are not approved by all counsel or opposing parties who appeared before the Court shall be forwarded to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, a copy shall be mailed to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties by the party preparing the judgment.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
Orders and judgments must be electronically filed through the District Clerk within seven days after the hearing or decision.
All orders and judgments must be submitted to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, for entry within seven (7) days from the date of the hearing or decision by the Court.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
The clerk may accept court documents by electronic transmission, except bonds and signed orders or judgments.
10.1 The clerk is authorized to accept for filing via electronic transmission any document which might be filed in a court action except: (a) bonds; (b) signed orders or judgments.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
For this e-filing, select the “Request” code and add “Order of Sale” in the description field.
◊ Choose the E-Filing Code: “Request” and add “ Order of Sale” in the description field
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A ORDER OF SALE
When e-filing, file this request as a separate lead document; multiple requests may be combined in one document.
◊ This document MUST be filed as a separate LEAD document when e-filing (multiples can be sent as one document)
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A ORDER OF SALE
Select the issuance type in the “Optional Services” fee section of the e-filing screen.
◊ Select the type of issuance using the “Optional Services” fee section on the e-filing screen
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA
Select “APPLICATION” for new suits and “REQUEST” for subsequent filings as the e-filing code.
◊ Choose the E-Filing Code: (New Suits select: “APPLICATION” and on Subsequent filings select “REQUEST”)
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA
For this e-filing, select the “Request” code and identify the issuance type in the description field.
Choose the E-Filing Code: “Request” and add the type of issuance in the description field
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT AND/OR WRIT OF EXECUTION
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Pretrial motions must be filed more than seven days before final docket call or they are waived, subject to the stated exceptions; copies must also be furnished to the District Attorney.
PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS MUST BE FILED MORE THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE FINAL DOCKET CALL AND COPIES THEREOF FURNISHED TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, OR BE FOREVER WAIVED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 28.01, OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Page 5 | 5.13 Final Docket Call
In uncontested divorce matters, the divorce decree and any required involuntary wage assignment order must be presented at the hearing.
In all uncontested divorce matters, the decree of divorce and any required involuntary wage assignment order must be presented to the Court at the time of hearing.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
Judgments and orders in uncontested matters must be presented at the hearing, except for cases settled on the trial date.
All judgments and/or orders in uncontested matters (excluding cases settled on the date of trial) must be presented at the time of hearing on such uncontested matters.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
All orders and judgments must be submitted to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, for entry within seven (7) days from the date of the hearing or decision by the Court.
All orders and judgments must be submitted to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, for entry within seven (7) days from the date of the hearing or decision by the Court.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
Once the clerk verifies completeness and confirms the charge authorization, the electronically tendered documents are deemed accepted and receive the clerk’s official date and time file stamp.
10.8 The clerk when satisfied that the transmission is complete shall confirm the charge authorization and note the authorization code on the cost receipt. Thereafter, the documents tendered electronically shall be deemed accepted for filing and the clerk shall affix the clerk's official date and time file stamp to the document.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
Electronic transmission alone does not constitute filing; filing is complete when the clerk affixes the official date and time file stamp.
10.11 Electronic transmission of a document does not constitute filing. Filing is complete when the clerk's official date and time file stamp is affixed to the document.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
If no party contests the order with evidence at a hearing by fourteen days after the petition is filed, the order continues as a temporary injunction until further court order.
If no party contests this order by presenting evidence at a hearing on or before fourteen days after the day of the filing of the original petition, this order shall continue in full force and effect as a temporary injunction until further order of this Court.
Page 15 | 7. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed and remains effective as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after filing.
7.2 This order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition.
Page 15 | 7. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
If the offering party is not present when non-digital physical evidence is offered, it must be tendered to the court no later than 7 days after the remote proceeding.
Physical evidence which cannot be rendered in digital form shall be tendered to the court no later than 7 days after the remote proceeding if the party offering the evidence is not present in the court when it is offered.
Page 2 | III. Procedures for Detention Hearings Conducted as a Remote Proceeding
A non-approved final judgment is held in chambers for ten days and may be signed without a hearing if no objection is filed.
Said judgment shall be held in the Judge's chambers for ten (10) days and if no objection to the judgment is filed, it will then be signed by the Court without a hearing on entry of judgment.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
Upon receiving an electronically transmitted document, the clerk must verify that the transmission is complete.
10.7 The clerk upon receipt of an electronically transmitted document shall verify the completeness of the transmission.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
If a transmission is incomplete or required costs or fees are unpaid, the clerk will notify the sender as soon as practicable that it was not filed and explain why.
10.9 If the transmission is found to be incomplete or court costs or fees, if required, are not paid, the clerk will notify the sender as soon as practicable that the transmission has not been filed and the reason.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
The order terminates when the Court signs a final order or the case is dismissed.
This entire order will terminate and will no longer be effective when the Court signs a final order or the case is dismissed.
Page 15 | 7. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The request asks the clerk to send a certified copy of the last child-support order to the employer by certified mail, return receipt requested.
I, __________________________________, pursuant to Texas Family Code Chapter 158.104, request that you issue by certified mail, return receipt requested, a certified copy of the last Order Establishing Child Support to the following employer:
Civil cases
Page 1 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF ORDER/NOTICE
The request asks the clerk to send a certified copy of the last child-support order to the employer by certified mail, return receipt requested.
I, __________________________________, pursuant to Texas Family Code Chapter 158.104, request that you issue by certified mail, return receipt requested, a certified copy of the last Order Establishing Child Support to the following employer:
Civil cases
Page 1 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF ORDER/NOTICE
The confirmation letter must be mailed to all parties and the Court.
A confirmation letter shall be mailed to all parties and the Court
Page 2 | 1.5 SETTING REQUESTS
Copies of pretrial motions must be furnished to the District Attorney; the rule states exceptions for applications for probation and elections as to judge or jury setting punishment.
PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS MUST BE FILED MORE THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE FINAL DOCKET CALL AND COPIES THEREOF FURNISHED TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, OR BE FOREVER WAIVED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 28.01, OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Page 5 | 5.13 Final Docket Call
The party preparing a non-approved final judgment must mail a copy to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
All final judgments which are not approved by all counsel or opposing parties who appeared before the Court shall be forwarded to the Court, by electronic filing through the District Clerk, a copy shall be mailed to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties by the party preparing the judgment.
Page 8 | RULE 9. SUBMISSION OF JUDGMENTS/ORDERS
The Wise County Sheriff’s Department is an available service method, with a $150.00 service fee to be added under Optional Services.
_____ Wise County Sheriff’s Department ($150.00) (Please be sure and add the $150.00 service fee in the “Optional Services” )
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
Certified mail is an available service option.
Please serve by Certified Mail.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
Sending the issuance to the Wise County Constable for service is an available service option.
Send to Wise County Constable for service.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
E-service is an available method for returning the issuance, and the copy fee for the service document is not required for this option.
Please return the issuance by E-service. (copy fee for service document is not required)
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
The requestor may select E-service for return of the issuance.
_____ Please return the issuance by E-service.
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
Service by the Wise County Sheriff’s Department is an available preferred service method.
_____ Wise County Sheriff’s Department ($125.00) (Please be sure and add the $125.00 service fee in the “Optional Services” )
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
The issuance may be held for pickup at the Clerk’s office, with notification requested when issuance is complete.
_____ Hold in the Clerk’s office for pick-up (please notify me when issuance is complete)
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
For return by mail, the requestor will send a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage to the Wise County District Clerk.
_____ I will send a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage to: Wise County District Clerk; P.O. Box 308 Decatur, Texas 76234
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
When net resources are disputed, copies of the prior three years’ IRS income tax reporting forms must be provided to the Court and other counsel.
Copies of the Internal Revenue Service income tax reporting forms for the three (3) previous calendar years shall be provided to the Court and other counsel when net resources are disputed.
Page 5 | 4.7
The issuance may be returned by E-service.
_____ Please return the issuance by E-service.
Civil cases
Page 1 | PREFERRED SERVICE METHOD
The issuance may be held at the Clerk’s office for pickup, with notification requested when it is complete.
_____ Hold in the Clerk’s office for pick-up (please notify me when issuance is complete)
Civil cases
Page 1 | PREFERRED SERVICE METHOD
The issuance may be returned by sending the Clerk a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage.
_____ I will send a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage to: Wise County District Clerk P.O. Box 308 Decatur, TX 76234
Civil cases
Page 1 | PREFERRED SERVICE METHOD
The Wise County Sheriff’s Department is offered as a preferred service method.
_____ Wise County Sheriff’s Department ($150.00)
Civil cases
Page 1 | PREFERRED SERVICE METHOD
The requestor may provide a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return of the issuance by mail.
_____ I will send a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage to: Wise County District Clerk P.O. Box 308 Decatur, TX 76234
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
The requestor may choose to have the issuance returned by E-service.
_____ Please return the issuance by E-service.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
The requestor may have the issuance held at the Clerk’s office for pickup and be notified when it is complete.
_____ Hold in the Clerk’s office for pick-up (please notify me when issuance is complete)
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
Filing Fees and Waivers
Add the Copies for Service fee and enter the number of pages the clerk must print; the fee is $1 per page.
you must add the “Copies for Service” fee and enter the number of pages the clerk needs to print. The fee is $1.00 per page
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE
The listed issuance types each have an $8 fee.
All Writs $8 Citation $8 Citation for Expedited Foreclosure $8 Notice $8 Precept $8 Show Cause Notice $8 Temporary Restraining Order $8
Civil cases
Page 1 | PLEASE SELECT THE TYPE AND QUANTITY OF ISSUANCE(S) REQUESTED
For Constable service or Certified Mail service, the service fee and service copies must be paid for in Optional Services.
Send to Wise County Constable for service. (Service fee and service copies must be paid for in “Optional Services”) Please serve by Certified Mail. (Service fee and service copies must be paid for in “Optional Services”)
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
Selecting service by the Wise County Sheriff’s Department requires adding the $125.00 service fee in “Optional Services.”
_____ Wise County Sheriff’s Department ($125.00) (Please be sure and add the $125.00 service fee in the “Optional Services” )
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
A fraudulent lien filing incurs a $350 base filing fee.
Base Fil ing Fee $350.00
Page 1 | Fraudulent Lien
A new civil case incurs a $10 county jury fund fee.
County Jury fund $10.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
An expunction filing incurs a $350 base filing fee.
Base Filing Fee $350.00
Page 1 | Expunction
Expunction notices cost $17 per agency.
Notices (charge per agency) $17.00
Page 1 | Expunction
A new civil case incurs a $20 courthouse security fund fee.
Courthouse Security Fund $20.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
The total base filing fee for a new civil case is $350.
TOTAL BASE FEE $350.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
A new civil case incurs a $5 appellate judicial system fee.
Appellate Judicial Syrtem Fees $5.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
A new civil case incurs a $20 court facility fee.
Court Facility Fu nd $20.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
A new civil case incurs a $25 court reporter fee.
Court Reporter Fee $25.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
The local consolidated fees for a new civil case total $213.
local Consolidat ed Fees $213.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
A new civil case incurs a $30 records preservation/management fee.
Records Preservation/Management Fee $30.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
A petition for non-disclosure automatically filed in a criminal case incurs a $28 fee.
(Automatic-Filed in criminal case) $28.00
Page 1 | Petition for Non-Disclosure
The base filing fee is $350-00.
Base Filing Fee $350-00
Page 1 | Judgment Nisi
A civil foreign judgment filing incurs a $350 base filing fee.
Base Filing Fee $350_()()
Page 1 | Foreign Judgment
A new civil case incurs a $35 law library fee.
Law Library Fee $35.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
A new civil case incurs a $15 alternative dispute resolution fee.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Fee $15.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
A new civil case incurs a $3 language access fund fee.
Language Access Fund $3.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
A new civil case incurs a $50 clerk’s basic filing fee.
Clerk's Basic Filing Fee $50.00
Page 1 | Civil Suits
Paper copies cost $1 per page.
Copy on paper (per page) GC 51.318 (8)(6) $1.00
Page 2 | Miscellaneous Fees
Certification of a document costs $5.
Certification of Document $5.00
Page 2 | Miscellaneous Fees
Filing and approving bonds costs $5.
Filing and Approving Bonds $5.00
Page 2 | Miscellaneous Fees
Service of a TRO, notice of hearing, order of sale, or writ by Wise County Sheriff or Constables costs $150.
TRO, Notice of Hearing, Order of Sale, Writs $150.00
Page 2 | Service Fees
The court registry administrative fee on funds earning interest is 10% of interest accrued.
On fund s earning interest LGC 117.054 10% of interest accrued
Page 2 | Court Registry-Administrative Fees
Certified mail service by the District Clerk costs $100.
Certified Mail Service (By District Clerk) $100.00
Page 2 | Service Fees
The court registry administrative fee on funds not earning interest is 5%, up to $50.
On funds not earning interest LGC 117.055 5% up to $50.00
Page 2 | Court Registry-Administrative Fees
A non-certified electronic document costs 10 cents per page, with a $1 minimum.
Non-Certified Electronic Document .10 cents per page $1.00 minimum
Page 2 | Miscellaneous Fees
Service by the Secretary of State costs $55.
Service By Secretary of State $55.00
Page 2 | Service Fees
Filing a third-party petition incurs an $80 fee.
3RD PARTY PETITION $45.00 $15.00 $20.00 $80.00
Page 2 | Filing Fees for Ancillary Actions/Motions Civil, Tax & Family
The listed motions and writ are associated with form FC 110.002 and a $15.00 fee.
MOTION FOR CONTEMPT, ENFORCEMENT, MODIFICATION, LICENSE SUSPENSION, WRIT OF WITHHOLDING AND MOTION TO TRANSFER OUT OF COUNTY FC 110.002 $15.00
Page 2 | Actions Within Existing Parent-Child Relationship Cases
Filing a motion for contempt incurs an $80 fee.
MOTION FOR CONTEMPT $45.00 $15.00 $20.00 $80.00
Page 2 | Filing Fees for Ancillary Actions/Motions Civil, Tax & Family
The listed ancillary action or motion fees total $80, consisting of $45, $15, and $20 fee components.
LGC-SUBCHAPTfR CSEC. 135.101(b) $45.00 $15.00 $20.00 $80.00
Page 2 | Filing Fees for Ancillary Actions/Motions Civil, Tax & Family
Subpoena service by Wise County Sheriff or Constables costs $125.
Subpoena $125.00
Page 2 | Service Fees
Service of a citation, precept, or posting by Wise County Sheriff or Constables costs $100.
Citation, Precept, Posting $100.00
Page 2 | Service Fees
Filing a motion to modify incurs an $80 fee.
MOTION TO MODIFY $45 .00 $15.00 $20.00 $80.00
Page 2 | Filing Fees for Ancillary Actions/Motions Civil, Tax & Family
Filing a cross-action incurs an $80 fee.
CROSS-ACTION $45.00 $15.00 $20.00 $80.00
Page 2 | Filing Fees for Ancillary Actions/Motions Civil, Tax & Family
Issuance of any listed process document costs $8.
ALL ISSUANCE OF ANY DOCUMENT OF PROCESS- Abstract Judgment, Capias, Citation, Notice, Precept, Subpoena, TRO, Writs, Order of Sale, Ta x Warrant $8.00
Page 2 | Issuance Fees
Preparing the Clerk's Record on appeal costs $1 per page.
Preparation of Clerk's Record on Appeal (per page) GCS1.318(B)(6) $1.00
Page 2 | Miscellaneous Fees
A writ of withholding (wage withholding order) costs $15.
Writ of Withholding (Wage Withholding Order) $15.00
Page 2 | Miscellaneous Fees
Filing a counterpetition incurs an $80 fee.
COUNTERPETITION $45.00 $15.00 $20.00 $80.00
Page 2 | Filing Fees for Ancillary Actions/Motions Civil, Tax & Family
A record search costs $5.
Record Search Fee GC 51 .318 (b)(6) $5.00
Page 2 | Miscellaneous Fees
Filing a motion for new trial incurs an $80 fee.
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL $45.00 $15.00 $20.00 $80.00
Page 2 | Filing Fees for Ancillary Actions/Motions Civil, Tax & Family
Filing an intervention incurs an $80 fee.
INTERVENTION $45 .00 $15.00 $20.00 $80.00
Page 2 | Filing Fees for Ancillary Actions/Motions Civil, Tax & Family
Select the issuance type in the e-filing screen’s Optional Services fee section; the fee is $8.00.
Select the type of issuance in the “Optional Services” fee section on the e-filing screen, there is a fee of $8.00
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT AND/OR WRIT OF EXECUTION
If selecting the Wise County Sheriff’s Department for service, add the $150.00 service fee in Optional Services.
_____ Wise County Sheriff’s Department ($150.00) (Please be sure and add the $150.00 service fee in the “Optional Services” )
Civil cases
Page 1 | PREFERRED SERVICE METHOD
The request must be returned with a $15.00 fee.
Return this request with $15.00 fee to:
Civil cases
Page 1 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF ORDER/NOTICE
The request must be returned to the Wise County District Clerk with a $15.00 fee.
Return this request with $15.00 fee to: Wise County District Clerk P.O. Box 308 Decatur, TX 76234
Civil cases
Page 1 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF ORDER/NOTICE
Electronically transmitted documents will not be accepted until court costs and fees are paid; payment may be made using a clerk-approved Mastercard, Visa, or Discover account.
10.3 No document electronically transmitted shall be accepted by the clerk for filing until court costs and fees have been paid. Court costs and fees may be paid by Mastercard, Visa, or Discover account approved by the clerk.
Page 9 | RULE 10. FILING AND MAIL PROCEDURES.
Using the Wise County Sheriff’s Department requires adding a $150.00 service fee under Optional Services.
_____ Wise County Sheriff’s Department ($150.00) (Please be sure and add the $150.00 service fee in the “Optional Services” )
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
Select “Issue Order of Sale” in the e-filing screen’s Optional Services section; the service costs $8.00.
◊ Select “Issue Order of Sale” in the “Optional Services” fee section on the e-filing screen, there is a fee of $8.00
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A ORDER OF SALE
No fee is assessed on an expunction petition filed within 30 days of an acquittal.
No fee assessed on a petit ion filed within 30 days of an acquittal
Page 1 | Expunction
The copy fee for the service document is not required when the issuance is returned by E-service.
Please return the issuance by E-service. (copy fee for service document is not required)
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preferred Service Method
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Files in which an adoption has been granted are sealed and confidential; access is allowed only for good cause under an order of the court that granted the adoption.
It is HEREBY ORDERED that all files wherein an adoption has been granted in the above-named Courts are sealed and confidential, and no person or entity is entitled to access such records except for good cause under order of the Court that issued the order of adoption.
Civil cases
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER RE: SEALING OF ADOPTIONS
Files in the specified child protective services cases must be sealed and kept confidential; nonparties may access them only by court order.
It is HEREBY ORDERED that all files wherein the Department of Family and Protective Services has filed a Petition for Protection of a Child, for Conservatorship, and for Termination in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship, Petition for Orders in Aid of Investigation or a Report of Child Abuse or Neglect, or any other Child Protective Service case in the above-named courts shall be sealed and kept confidential, and no person or entity not listed as a party in such record shall have access to such records, without an order from the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER RE: SEALING OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE CASES
Documents sought to be excluded must be segregated and furnished to the Court in a sealed wrapper with a specific privilege pleading and authority; a log must be furnished to the Court and all counsel.
3.512 Documents sought to be excluded shall be segregated and furnished to the Court in a sealed wrapper along with a specific pleading of claimed privilege as to each, with citation of authority. A log of same shall be furnished to the Court and all counsel.
Page 3 | RULE 3. CIVIL CASES
Filing Bundling Requirements
◊ This document MUST be filed as a separate LEAD document when e-filing (multiples can be sent as one document)
◊ This document MUST be filed as a separate LEAD document when e-filing (multiples can be sent as one document)
Page 1 | E-FILING REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The parties are encouraged to settle amicably and, if unable to resolve their disputes, must use ADR such as mediation for unresolved items before setting a hearing on temporary or final orders.
9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE. The parties are encouraged to settle their disputes amicably without court intervention. In the event the parties are unable to settle their disputes, they are hereby ORDERED to use alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to settle those items that cannot be agreed to before setting a hearing on temporary orders or final orders.
Civil cases
Page 1 | PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE
Before a motion or special exception may be set for hearing, the moving party must communicate with opposing counsel to determine whether it will be opposed.
3.57 No motion or special exception will be set for hearing until the moving party shall first communicate with opposing counsel to determine whether a contemplated motion or special exception will be opposed.
Page 3 | RULE 3. CIVIL CASES
The parties are encouraged to settle amicably and, if they cannot, must use alternative dispute resolution such as mediation for unresolved issues before setting a hearing on temporary or final orders.
9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE. The parties are encouraged to settle their disputes amicably without court intervention. In the event the parties are unable to settle their disputes, they are hereby ORDERED to use alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to settle those items that cannot be agreed to before setting a hearing on temporary orders or final orders.
Page 12 | 9. PARTIES ENCOURAGED/ORDERED TO MEDIATE
Boilerplate motions addressing matters covered by the Order, even in part, will be wholly disregarded.
Any "boilerplate" motions filed including (even in part) matters referred to above shall be wholly disregarded.
Page 14 | I. Prosecuting Attorney disclosure requirements
Defense counsel must seek informal discovery, and formal discovery motions will be heard only on matters outside this Order.
3) To seek informal discovery from the State. Formal discovery motions will only be heard on matters outside of this Order.
Page 14 | II. The Defense Attorney will be responsible for the following
If the State's recommendation is unacceptable and pretrial is needed, counsel must obtain a hearing on pretrial motions; issues known from the State's open-file policy are untimely if first raised during trial.
8) In the event the State's recommendation is not acceptable to the defendant, and pre-trial is needed, obtain a hearing on said pre-trial motions. Issues known from the Prosecutor's open file policy not raised prior to trial shall be considered untimely if raised for the first time during trial.
Page 14 | II. The Defense Attorney will be responsible for the following
Chambers Communication Rules
When practicable, digital copies of physical evidence should be emailed to the court, court reporter, and counsel before the hearing.
When digital copies of physical evidence can be prepared, such as audio/video recordings, documents, or images, the digital copies should be emailed to the court, the court reporter and to counsel for the parties before the hearing if practicable.
Page 2 | III. Procedures for Detention Hearings Conducted as a Remote Proceeding
Counsel must instruct parties and witnesses not to contact the Judge about pending matters and must advise them of the courtroom rules.
Counsel shall instruct all parties and witnesses not to contact the Judge concerning pending matters and counsel shall advise all parties and witnesses of these rules.
Page 7 | RULE 7. COURTROOM DECORUM
If you need to speak with the Court Coordinator regarding a hearing, please use the contact information below. County Court at Law #2 Court Coordinator: Anna Sosa Phone: 940-683-0268
If you need to speak with the Court Coordinator regarding a hearing, please use the contact information below. County Court at Law #2 Court Coordinator: Anna Sosa Phone: 940-683-0268
Page 1 | Court Contact Information
For hearing-related inquiries, contact the County Court at Law #1 Coordinator by email at debbye.barnett@co.wise.tx.us.
If you need to speak with the Court Coordinator regarding a hearing, please use the contact information below. County Court at Law #1 Court Coordinator: Debbye Barnett Email: debbye.barnett@co.wise.tx.us
Page 1 | Court Contact Information
For hearing-related inquiries, contact the County Court at Law #1 Coordinator by phone at 940-627-5005.
If you need to speak with the Court Coordinator regarding a hearing, please use the contact information below. County Court at Law #1 Court Coordinator: Debbye Barnett Phone: 940-627-5005
Page 1 | Court Contact Information
For hearing-related inquiries, contact the 271st Judicial District Court Coordinator by phone at 940-627-3200.
If you need to speak with the Court Coordinator regarding a hearing, please use the contact information below. 271st Judicial District Court Court Coordinator: Sandy McDaniel Phone: 940-627-3200
Page 1 | Court Contact Information
For hearing-related inquiries, contact the 271st Judicial District Court Coordinator by email at sandy.mcdaniel@co.wise.tx.us.
If you need to speak with the Court Coordinator regarding a hearing, please use the contact information below. 271st Judicial District Court Court Coordinator: Sandy McDaniel Email: sandy.mcdaniel@co.wise.tx.us
Page 1 | Court Contact Information
If you need to speak with the Court Coordinator regarding a hearing, please use the contact information below. County Court at Law #2 Court Coordinator: Anna Sosa Email: anna.sosa@co.wise.tx.us
If you need to speak with the Court Coordinator regarding a hearing, please use the contact information below. County Court at Law #2 Court Coordinator: Anna Sosa Email: anna.sosa@co.wise.tx.us
Page 1 | Court Contact Information