TROPICAL STORM NICHOLAS
The Harris County Criminal District and County Courts at Law policies are to follow the Houston Independent School District (HISD) in regards to inclement weather emergencies. If HISD has cancelled classes, all non-essential matters in the Criminal Courts will be cancelled on the days classes are cancelled. Due to the announcement that HISD will be cancelled tomorrow, the Harris County Criminal Courts will also cancel all non-essential matters for Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Please contact the individual court for further instructions or questions. See additional storm updates HERE
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CCL#1
Judge Alex Salgado (CCL#1)
Coordinator: Rachel Ferrel (832) 927-3100
Courtroom: CJC 8th Floor (10:00am)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim01
Public Livestream
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CCL#2
Judge Ronnisha Bowman (CCL#2)
Coordinator: Cindy Purifoy (832) 927-3125
Courtroom: CJC 8th Floor (8:30am)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim02
Public Livestream
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CCL#3
Judge Erica Hughes (CCL#3)
Coordinator: Mona Lewis (832) 927-3150
Courtroom: CJC 8th Floor (9:00am)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim03
Public Livestream
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CCL#4
Judge Shannon Baldwin (CCL#4)
Coordinator: Gwen Joseph (832) 927-3175
Courtroom: CJC 8th Floor (8:30am)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim04
Public Livestream
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CCL#5
Judge David Fleischer (CCL#5)
Coordinator: Peggy Gunder (832) 927-3200
Courtroom: CJC 9th Floor (8:30am)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim05
Public Livestream
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CCL#6
Judge Kelley Andrews (CCL#6)
Coordinator: Shelby Manuel (832) 927-3225
Courtroom: CJC 9th Floor (9:30am Zoom; 10:30am in-person)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim06
Public Livestream
Court Docket Hours:
In-person: 10:30 AM
Zoom: 9:30 AM
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CCL#7
Judge Andrew A. Wright (CCL#7)
Coordinator: Elizabeth McGee (832) 927-3250
Courtroom: CJC 9th Fl (9:30am M-F)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim07
Public Livestream
Effective 6/14/2021: County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 will only operate Zoom until 10 am each day. The court will have normal operations for in person and zoom procedures but will not operate Zoom past 10 am. The court will do so to allow parties to access the Zoom and get things done quickly and early. IF you want to appear via Zoom, you must log on before 10 am. Any person that has logged in to Zoom before 10 am will be addressed on Zoom, however no new people will be admitted past 10 am without making prior arrangements with the Court. It is the Court’s policy to only allow people in the zoom room when they list a proper first and last name. if you do not do so, you will be left in the waiting room.
It remains Court 7’s policies to minimize defendants coming to the CJC. Defendants represented by counsel do not need to be present at the Court unless one of the following circumstances apply:
- The case is set for a plea;
- the case is set for trial;
- the Court needs the defendant there for bond conditions
- the Court staff or Pretrial services contact the defense attorney or defendant and instruct them that their presence is required in the Courtroom.
Should you need any accommodations due to health issues or Covid related issues, those will be addressed on a case by case basis with the Court.
OFF DOCKETS
Off Docket matters are being handled by email. Please send me your clients’ names and case numbers with a brief explanation for the reset. Once I receive the email, I will then research the case. Not all cases are eligible for a reset and may remain on the docket per the court’s request. If it is a case that can be reset, I will be resetting the case within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled date. New court dates will be published on the District Clerks website www.hcdistrictclerk.com
THE STATE OF TEXAS
All prosecutors information can be found on the DA Portal. Once you sign on to a case and are attached, you will have access to that information.
ZOOM POLICY
An attorney can appear on zoom or in person. The client does not need to be present in court unless they are needed for a plea, hearing, trial, or the court advised them to be present. The attorney can have their client on standby, in case they are needed. Please do not have your client appear on zoom without the court’s approval first.
DEFENDANTS
If you are a defendant trying to find out your new court date, please visit www.hcdistrictclerk.com
Thanks in Advance.
Liz McGee
Court Coordinator
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CCL#8
Judge Franklin Bynum (CCL#8)
Coordinator: William Salazar (832) 927-3288
Courtroom: CJC 9th Fl (11:30am M-F)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim08
Public Livestream
Court 8 General Scheduling Order
Court 8 Standard Operating Procedures
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CCL#9
Judge Toria J. Finch (CCL#9)
Coordinator: Sheri Gilbert (832) 927-3300
Courtroom: CJC 10th Fl (9:00am M-F)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim09
Public Livestream
NEW! AMENDED CCCL# 9 APPEARANCE POLICY: COVID-19 Response
(Effective September 1, 2021)
OFF DOCKET RESETS
All off docket resets will be handled by email. Please submit information (defendant’s name, case number and reason) by 3pm for the following day.
JURY TRIALS – Court 9 Jury Trial Safety Plan
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CCL#10
Judge Lee Harper Wilson (CCL#10)
Coordinator: (832) 927-3325
Courtroom: CJC 10th Fl (11:30am M-F)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim10
Public Livestream
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CCL#11
Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II (CCL#11)
Coordinator: Dolores Phillips (832) 927-3350
Courtroom: CJC 10th Fl (9:30am M-F)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim11
Public Livestream
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CCL#12
Judge Genesis E. Draper (CCL#12)
Coordinator: Sandrina James (832) 927-3375
Courtroom: CJC 10th Fl (11:00am M-F)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim12
Public Livestream
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CCL#13
Judge Raul Rodriguez (CCL#13)
Coordinator: Milanis Rodriguez (832) 927-3400
Courtroom: CJC 11th Fl (8:30am M-F)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim13
Public Livestream
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CCL#14
Judge David L. Singer (CCL#14)
Coordinator: Laura Conte (832) 927-3425
Courtroom: CJC 11th Floor (9:30am)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim14
Public Livestream
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CCL#15
Judge Tonya Jones (CCL#15)
Coordinator: Virginia Almanza-Cerda (832) 927-3450
Courtroom: CJC 11th Floor (10:30am)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim15
Public Livestream
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CCL#16
Judge Darrell W. Jordan (CCL#16)
Coordinator: Adriana Moreno (832) 927-3475
Courtroom: CJC 11th Floor (11:30am)
Zoom: https://hccocm.zoom.us/my/hccrim16
Public Livestream
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174th
Judge Hazel B. Jones (174th)
Coordinator: Laronda Teamer (832) 927-4208
Courtroom: CJC 19-4 (9:00am M-F)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court174
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 897 597 6812
(no specific court policy given at this time)
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176th
Judge Nikita V. Harmon (176th)
Coordinator: Deberely Ruth (832) 927-4234
Courtroom: CJC 19-1 (8:30 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court176
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 809 933 3141
Beginning June 7, 2021, the 176th Court is returning to in-person court appearances. The Court expects defendants and attorneys (prosecutors and defense attorneys) to be present in court on the date and time of their scheduled appearances unless a request has been made, with good cause shown to the Court, to appear remotely.
The 176th Court will continue to comply with the Supreme Court COVID orders, the COVID orders of the local administrative judge and the judiciary, and will maintain social distancing and all applicable COVID protocols.
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177th
Judge Robert Johnson (177th)
Coordinator: Sherila Johnson (832) 927-4250
Courtroom: CJC 19-3 (9:30am M-F)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court177
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 209 643 2101
July 2, 2021 will be the last day for zoom in the 177th court. Starting July 6, 2021, all appearances must be in person in the courtroom.
ARRAIGNMENTS: Defendants and Attorneys must appear in Court.
CASES LESS THAN 180 DAYS OLD: If attorney gets a reset from Coordinator and signed by the Defendant before the court date, they may do an “off docket” reset.
CASES OLDER THAN 180 DAYS: Defendants and Attorneys must appear.
MOTIONS/ BOND REVOCATIONS/ TRIAL SETTINGS: Defendants and Attorneys must appear in person.
OTHER: Email Coordinator. But when in doubt, it’s best for the client to be present.
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178th
Judge Kelli Johnson (178th)
Coordinator: Mary Leal (832) 927-4285
Courtroom: CJC 19-2 (9:30am M-F)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court178
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 696 730 5846
178th Court Livestream
178th will be livestreaming court proceedings.
Jail Docket: 9:30am M-F
Bond Docket: 1:00pm M-F
178th Jury Trial Protocol During Pandemic
Appearance by Zoom preferable unless ordered to appear in person.
Attorneys: please refrain from in-person court appearances unless required by the Court.
Defendants: unless required by Court or set for a Motion to Revoke Bond, may appear via remote video. **YOU ARE REQUIRED to make your court appearance on ZOOM.** If you have the capabilities to use the Zoom conferencing application, you can download Zoom.us/ and connect to the Court at Zoom ID 696 730 5846 (https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court178). Your attorney will log onto the Court’s Zoom and will let you know when it is time for you to log on. If you do not have an attorney, you MUST log on, identify yourself, and wait until you are told you can leave. If you do not have access to Zoom and you do not have an attorney, you must 1) call the court at 832-927-4275, 2) call and email pre-trial services, OR 3) call your bail bondsman. If the court is unable to reach you through your lawyer, the information you have provided to the Court, Pre-trial Services, or your bail bondsman, your bond may be forfeited for nonappearance. You MUST stay in contact and make sure you have provided current contact information to everyone.
Currently the 178th is hearing cases via zoom that are set for plea, motion, hearing, pre-trial conference, jury trial or as requested by the court. Please note that Jail dockets are at 9:30 am and bond dockets are at 1:00 pm. If the case is not set for one of the above mentioned settings it will automatically be reset by the court. Attorneys should check the district clerks website for the new court date and sometimes the date doesn’t get changed until the night before a setting so check the morning of the setting before you zoom in or come to court if needed. No appearances are required by either party until you reach a setting as noted above. Attorneys and D’s may appear via zoom with a few exceptions like a bond plea that is going in to custody or an “as requested by court” setting which could be to address a bond violation which the D would need to be present in court for.
The 178th admits all attorneys and prosecutors in to our zoom docket. I try to keep a list for Judge on the order of who signed in first.
Judge does not generally entertain bonds until a D has surrender.
You may generate you own reset on bond cases if you want but since most D’s aren’t in court to sign we usually leave it up to the attorney and bonding company to notify client of his/her court date and time.
For further information on the 178th Criminal District Court, consult the 178th court page.
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179th
Judge Ana Martinez (179th)
Coordinator: John King (832) 927-8154
Courtroom: CJC 18th Floor (Room 18040) (9:30 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court179
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 784 792 1985
179th Court Livestream
see 179th District Court Emergency Order (Court Guidelines/Appearances)
****** Effective 8/10/21: In response to the increased number of positive Covid cases in Harris County due to the Delta variant here is the Court’s current appearance policy:
For defendants who are on bond, both attorneys and defendants (whose appearance has not been waived) are encouraged to appear by Zoom. For resets, email the State, CC the coordinator, and create a reset in the kiosk.
For defendants in custody, the Court would prefer Attorneys to appear in person but will allow Zoom appearances and will facilitate communication with clients.
Everyone who appears in person MUST wear a mask.******
Defendants on Bond: Defendants on bond must appear in person for the initial court date, 180 day reset and 360 day reset. Defendants appearance is not required on interim resets of 90 and 270 days. In other words, after the initial setting defendants are only required to appear on every other setting.
In addition, attorneys and defendants must appear in person for all pleas, hearings, trials, bond violations and any other settings that the court orders them to be present.
Procedure for off docket resets in the 179th:
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- All off docket resets must be requested at least two days prior to the court date.
- Defense counsel must check with the State first to make sure there is no objection.
- Defense counsel must create a reset in the kiosk.
- Defense counsel must email the coordinator requesting the off docket reset.
- Defense counsel must notify the defendant or bondsman of the new court date.
Motions for (Early) Termination of Community Supervision are handled informally in the 179th. They are not placed on the docket and they are not set for a hearing. For any and all Motions for Termination of Probation please contact the CLO, Jonathan Charles by email: Jonathan.Charles@csc.hctx.net
HIPAA Authorization and Substance Use Disorder Consent (justex.net)
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180th
Judge DaSean Jones (180th)
Coordinator: Stephanie Spears (832) 927-4125
Courtroom: CJC 18-4 (9:00 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court180
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 924 968 6416
180th Court Livestream
Docket starts at 9:00am. Judge Jones admits everyone all at once and whoever is ready goes first and so on.
Defendants are only required to appear in person on new cases unless they already have an attorney, the attorney can appear for them via zoom, for bond conditions, unless they have an attorney and then conditions can be emailed to the attorney, but the defendant would need to report to pretrial services in person. They also need to appear in person for pleas and MAJ/MRP hearings.
The court has stopped automatically resetting cases, however, if the attorney emails the coordinator about a reset, they will reset their cases. Attorneys do not need to prepare a reset in the kiosk.
The court allows walk ins on “To Be” cases.
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182nd
Judge Danilo Lacayo (182nd)
Coordinator: Vanessa Guerrero (832) 927-4160
Courtroom: CJC 18-2 (8:30 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court182
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 703 390 7988
182nd Court Livestream
Zoom no longer used in this courtroom. Defendant appearances are waived in certain circumstances.
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183rd
Judge Chuck Silverman (183rd)
Coordinator: Ana Melendez (832) 927-4184
Courtroom: CJC 18-3 (9:00 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court183
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 566 263 6475
183rd Court Livestream
***Effective August 9, 2021, We will continue to conduct docket via ZOOM and in person***
Any defendants not represented by counsel MUST appear in court.
Defendants must appear in person for the following settings:
- Initial appearance of PACA
- If the defendant has a pending bond conditions or violation (WARRANT).
- The case is set for disposition or plea.
- If specifically told to appear before the court.
- If the defendant has been in contact with their attorney, their appearance is waived unless they meet the criteria above.
Docket begins at 9:00am. Attorneys are admitted into the zoom docket one at a time on a first come first serve basis (if you hop off for any reason, you get in the back of the line when you come back). All lawyers may appear by zoom but let me know if that’s the case. Defendants need to appear in person if they have a plea, anticipate a TRAS will need to be done, new arrest, bond revocation (warrant) and New PACA cases (all defendants are placed on bond conditions) and at times the court may ask counsel to have defendant present.
The court is not allowing off docket reset and coordinator does not off docket cases on her own. The defense counsel will need to appear via zoom on court date and then will receive a new trial date.
The judge does allow “to be” cases to appear in court and have the bond and conditions set in court.
It is not necessary to generate a reset form from the kiosk at this time, if you feel you need one then you are welcome to do so.
APPROACH JUDGE FOR FOLLOWING MOTIONS:
MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD
MOTION FOR EXPERT FEE
MOTION TO RELEASE PROPERTY
PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT COORDINATOR AND PLACE THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ON THE DOCKET:
MOTION FOR PERMISSION TO TRAVEL
WRITS
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
****MOTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE NEED TO BE FILED IN WRITING AND PLACED ON THE DOCKET A WEEK BEFORE TRIAL****
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184th
Judge Abigail Anastasio (184th)
Coordinator: Chandra Boyston (832) 927-3900
Courtroom: CJC 17-4 (8:30 am M-F)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court184
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 608 924 4730
184th Court Livestream
Zoom/docket starts at 8:30 am, on a first come first serve basis. A waiting room is also established for order purposes. If you have to leave the meeting room, not the waiting room for any reason, we try to get you back in your previous spot. Attorneys are free to Zoom in. For defendants, it is case by case. Depending on the status, they may be required to appear in person (if they cannot appear in person, they must appear via Zoom), Judge also waives appearances, but again, it all depends on the status of the case.
Coordinator does not off docket cases on her own, especially trials and hearings. The Judge addresses off docket matters Tuesday – Thursday after 11:00 am only.
Defendants are not required to surrender to jail, if there is a warrant/“to be”, you are free to do a walk through as long as the bonding company is present and it has been brought to the attention of the court (Judge) prior to the defendant and bonding company being present.
Electronic resets are fine, but court will also do paper resets if the attorneys are more comfortable with paper.
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185th
Judge Jason Luong (185th)
Coordinator: Josue Ochoa (832) 927-3925
Courtroom: CJC 17-3 (10:00 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court185
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 925 669 2894
185th Court Livestream
Defendants on bond – Your appearance can be waived for non-essential settings but you must have good communication with your Attorney! The Court is open to the public but we do have a current capacity limit of 63 including staff. Family accompanying defendants on bond may be asked to wait in the hallway if we are over the limit.
Defense Attorneys – our docket starts at 10am but State is available to conference at 9am. If your client is in custody please make an in-person appearance. Plea papers have to be completed electronically via the kiosk no matter if the defendant is on bond or in custody. Bond clients must make a physical appearance in order to plea. For probation pleas, a TRAS must be completed beforehand unless the charges are reduced to a misdemeanor and the plea agreement is for a probation less than 2 years.
The Clerks are not allowed by their office to obtain the defendant’s signature. Please refer to the hccla.org website for assistance with completing plea papers electronically for defendants on bond. You may also use the laptop located in the Courtroom. https://hccla.org/eplea
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208th
Judge Greg Glass (208th)
Coordinator: Brittany Jones (832) 927-3950
Courtroom: CJC 17-1 (9:00 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court208
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 343 943 3616
208th Court Livestream
Appearances are not waived in this courtroom. They must appear in person or zoom. If it does not appear that the case will be worked out or your client isn’t being admonished over bond violations, Judge is allowing the defendants to appear via zoom. You may forward your client the court’s link. (From Brittany): Also, please make your client aware that once they have logged into the zoom, Brittany will check them in, and then place your client in the court’s waiting room until you approach on their case. I ask that, because when I place the defendants into the waiting room, they take themselves out multiple times throughout the docket.
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209th
Judge Brian Warren (209th)
Coordinator: Tom Jones (832) 927-3975
CLO: Mrs. Jackie Scurry
Courtroom: CJC 17-2 (9:00 AM attorneys consultation / 10:00 AM Docket)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court209
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 359 939 5622
209th Court Livestream
TROPICAL STORM NICHOLAS — 209th COURT UPDATE:
Given our city’s tortured history with rain and mother nature, I am watching the incoming storm with a familiar sense of dread.
- If you feel that you cannot safely make it to court Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday then stay home. The 209th District Court will gladly reset, roll, or reschedule any case this week. No exceptions. This applies to prosecutors, defense attorneys, and defendants. Seriously, this applies to everyone, even those set for a plea or hearing.
- The 209th and the Harris County District Courts follows HISD, so if HISD cancels classes then the Court will be closed.
- The Court would encourage everyone in next to few days to make your appearances via ZOOM, even if your presence in court would normally be required. If you want to appear but the weather gives you pause, please be safe rather risk traveling downtown.
Judge Brian Warren
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In light of the recent surge of Covid-19 infections, we are going back to allowing appearances via zoom for most cases. Attorneys and defendants are welcome to appear in person, but it is no longer required unless ordered by the court.
Please protect yourself and your community by following CDC guidelines and the recommendation from County Judge Hidalgo to wear a mask.
Scheduling Order for the 209th
* Settings, Defendant Appearances (as of 6/29/2021)
*** Effective June 28, 2021, we will no longer conduct docket via ZOOM***
We will continue to observe the following rules regarding defendant appearances:
Defendants MUST appear for the following settings
- Initial Appearance or PACA
- If the defendant has pending bond conditions or violations.
- At the first setting once the case reaches the 90 day mark.
- If the case remains unindicted after 90 days, the defendant must appear until the case is indicted.
- The case is 300 days old or older.
- Defendant is on probation or has an MAJ /MRP.
- The case is set for disposition or plea.
Or if specifically told to appear before the Court.
If your case is around 90 days old, has been indicted and you are receiving discovery in a timely manner, I am happy to reset off docket for another 45 days. Please email in advance to reset.
Please remember we only take pleas electronically and there is no one available in court to obtain your client’s signatures. It will speed up the plea process if you have all signatures before the day of the plea.
Standing Order for Criminal Cases Pending in the 209th District Court
In order to provide clarity and direction to those individuals practicing before the Court and those individuals appearing before the Court, the following rules will be adopted;
Attorneys
Attorneys do not need to approach on every reset. Certainly, if there is need to address any matter relating to a case or discovery, the Court is at your disposal to discuss and resolve any matters. Attorneys are only required to approach when:
- The case is unindicted after 90 days.
- The case is over 270 days old.
- Defendant is on probation or has an MAJ /MRP.
- Defendant has pending bond conditions or violations.
- The case is on the trial docket.
Defendants
Any Defendant not represented by counsel MUST appear in Court.
Defendants MUST appear for the following settings
- Initial Appearance or PACA
- If the defendant has pending bond conditions or violations.
- At the first setting once the case reaches the 90 day mark.
- If the case remains unindicted after 90 days, the defendant must appear until the case is indicted.
- The case is over 270 days old.
- Defendant is on probation or has an MAJ /MRP.
- Or if specifically told to appear before the Court.
The 209th does not want defendants to appear by zoom. Any attorney for the State or Defense may of course appear by zoom. A case may be reset with a signature from a defendant on a reset. If the defendant has been in contact with their attorney, they are excused from court UNLESS they meet the criteria above.
A defendant must appear in person if the case is set for an evidentiary hearing.
Off Docket matters
The court will take up “off docket” matters at 11:30 am. on days the court is regularly scheduled. The attorney for the prosecution must be notified prior to approaching. The court will not discuss any matters in which the defendant is currently fugitive from justice.
The Court allows ‘walk through’ bonds. The attorney for the prosecution must be notified as well as the court clerk. These matters will not be heard during non-docket days.
Pleas
The 209th is only doing electronic pleas. All plea documents must be electronically signed in the kiosk by both attorney and defendant prior to court setting otherwise attorney must report to court or send a representative to obtain the defendant’s signatures. The court staff will not print plea paperwork or electronically collect signatures on the attorney’s behalf. The Clerk cannot accept e mailed, paper or electronically filed plea paperwork.
Attorneys wishing to contact the attorneys for the state may do so by e-mail:
These are the prosecutors assigned to the 209th District Court.
FCLD: Almaguer_Alyson@dao.hctx.net
Sex Crimes: Baty_Lucas@dao.hctx.net
#3: Escobar_Ivonne@dao.hctx.net
#2: Lawrence_Jennifer@dao.hctx.net
Chief: Raine_Chandler@dao.hctx.net
228th
Judge Frank Aguilar (228th)
Coordinator: Marvin Rodriguez (832) 927-3800
Courtroom: CJC 16-2 (9:00 am M-Th)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court228
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 346 260 0945
228th Court Livestream
Zoom is active from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Attorneys are admitted into the zoom docket first come, first serve.
All attorney’s may appear via zoom. Defendants only need to appear in person if there are bond violations, need bond conditions addressed, set for a plea or hearing, or doing a walkthrough.
We off docket cases upon request with the exception of a few cases that were recently sent to the NRG trial docket.
The court allows defendants to appear on “to be” cases. They may appear in court to have a bond set, do a walkthrough and address bond conditions.
Do you want us to generate a RESET form from the KIOSK? No.
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230th
Judge Chris Morton (230th)
Coordinator: Quinesha Ross (832) 927-3825
Courtroom: CJC 16-1 (8:30 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court230
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 744 079 5874
230th Court Livestream
Docket starts at 8:30am (zoom/in person). Judge Morton takes the bench at 8:30am. Attorneys are admitted in the zoom on a first come, first serve basis.
Defendants must appear in person for the initial appearance, for hearings, pleas, DCPC setting, and bond request. Please don’t have defendants zoom in unless it has been requested by the court. Lawyers can appear via zoom or in person.
I off docket cases on my own, attorneys should check the district clerk website for court dates. The 230th will participate in NRG trials this year. I will notify attorneys if their case will be sent to NRG. I will automatically reset trial cases that will not be sent NRG and it’s the lawyers duty to check the district clerk website.
The court allows defendants to appear on “to be” cases and have bond/conditions set in court, they don’t have to surrender to the jail. “To be” cases must be placed on the docket, attorneys can contact me via email for a court date. Please have a bonding company on stand by for a walk through bond.
Please generate reset forms from the kiosk.
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232nd
Judge Josh Hill (232nd)
Coordinator: Eddie Rodriguez (832) 927-3850
Courtroom: CJC 16-3 (9:30 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court232
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 574 844 0819
232nd Court Livestream
******STORM UPDATE: 232nd District Court will be closed tomorrow, September 14, 2021 to mirror HISD’s closure. If anyone needs to contact me for emergency court business, I can be reached by email or cell phone as long as all parties are included.
Policies for the 232nd District Court of Harris County, Texas:
- Docket begins at 9:30am. The Court is available earlier if needed. Lawyers may email the Court as long as both sides are copied on the communication for matters that are not legally required to take place in a designated Courthouse – there will be no ex parte communications. If there is a motion pending on any specific issue, parties are required to approach the Court in person or on Zoom.
- If both sides agree that a reset is appropriate on a case, there is no need to approach or involve the Court; the parties can notify the coordinator directly to get a new date. In unique circumstances, the Court will contact all parties if it is necessary to approach prior to getting a reset date. If the parties wish to address the Court before resetting a case (bond conditions, bail amounts, “without an agreed recommendation” pleas, etc.), they may do so in person, on Zoom, or for matters that are not urgent, by email (as long as all parties are copied on the email).
- Lawyers do not need to appear in person unless specifically notified otherwise by the Court.
- Any Defendant who can safely do so is always welcome to appear in Court in person or on Zoom. Defendants represented by counsel generally do not need to appear in person unless they wish to or unless they are specifically notified by the Court, Pretrial Services, the Probation Department, or their counsel that their physical presence is necessary. If it is alleged that conditions of bond have been violated, counsel should contact the Court to determine if the Defendant’s presence is necessary. If a Defendant’s physical presence is not necessary, counsel should have the Defendant available to Zoom in to Court. There is no need for a Defendant to wait on Zoom during docket call, counsel should simply have the Defendant available in the event that the Court requests a remote presence.
- Defendants who are not yet represented by counsel, or who wish to proceed pro se, must appear in person. If an unrepresented Defendant believes there is good reason to not appear, the Defendant should contact the Court to see if arrangements can be made to reschedule the Court date.
- In regards to issues about bail, parties may approach the Court (in person, on Zoom, or by email with all sides copied) whenever relevant information becomes available, even if they have approached previously. Criminal proceedings are unique and dynamic, and circumstances change rapidly, so what was once appropriate may no longer be so. Unless the case presents a unique set of circumstances, walk-through bonds are permitted by the Court if the appropriate arrangements are made with a bail bonding company. If either side wishes to discuss matters regarding bail in person or on Zoom (including a walk-through), they should contact opposing counsel ahead of time so that everyone can be properly prepared to discuss the matter. For email communications regarding bail, bond conditions, walk-throughs, etc., all parties must be copied and should be aware that responses may not be immediate. If a party wishes to have an evidentiary hearing on the record regarding bail or bond conditions, that party should contact the Court and opposing counsel so that the appropriate arrangements can be made quickly.
- Generally, the following policy for the 232nd always stands: If anyone believes for good reason that their health or safety would be compromised by trying to get to Court, that person should stay home and make some attempt to contact the Court to reschedule as soon as practical. Any lawyer on any case can always request an off-docket reset or to waive a client’s appearance, regardless of health, natural disaster, or safety scares. Parties can email or call the coordinator for any resets. In an emergency situation, any lawyer can always email, text, or call the Court by cell phone if all parties are copied or are on the call for matters that aren’t required to be conducted in a designated Courthouse – there will be no ex parte communications through email or phone conference.
- If there are any questions about any of the policies of the 232nd District Court of Harris County, Texas, please contact the Court for clarification.
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248th
Judge Hilary Unger (248th)
Coordinator: Kym Neelys (832) 927-3875
Courtroom: CJC 16-4 (9:30 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court248
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 251 151 1514
248th District Court Live Steam
IN-PERSON COURT RESUMES ON AUGUST 1, 2021
There is a Zoom option for attorneys to attend docket. Docket will also continue to be held live at the CJC on the 16th floor at 9:30 a.m. Before court, prosecutors and defense attorneys should contact opposing counsel to discuss their cases.
(from Coordinator Kym Neelys): Attorneys are first come first serve on zoom. Will go in the order in which they came on. Judge Unger does take care of attorneys physically present in court first most of the time. Also, all off docket issues without given coordinator prior notice will be last priority. I communicate a lot on zoom chat so please chat with me on zoom so you are not wasting unnecessary time.
All attorneys can appear via zoom if they choose. Most defendants can appear via zoom if they have already made an initial appearance or they do not need bond conditions or have any court violations. All defendants need to be present via zoom or in person but attorneys can ask coordinator to waive appearance. If I have not waived appearance they are expected to be present via zoom or in person.
Mostly all cases are off docketed on my own depending on age. Attorneys can ask me for off docket reset without approaching Judge. In most cases the only reason I will not off docket a case is for older cases, if they need bond conditions or if they have bond violations. As far as the trial cases at the moment we are giving automatic resets unless parties want a speedy NRG trial. I will always notify attorneys of regular court settings and trial date changes I move on my own. Come January we will be starting our custody case trials back up and will be getting in touch with parties about 3 weeks prior to trial date.
Defendants can appear/walk thru on “to be” cases but case needs to be docketed at least a day prior so please get with me to docket case. There must be a bond co present to process defendants bond. Even if counsel is asking for a pr bond still have bonding co on standby just in case they are denied that. Defendant will not be able to leave court with an open warrant unless they are accompanied by bonding co securing bond.
Please use kiosk to generate a reset. I am a paperless system and you are guaranteed to get out quicker if your reset is already generated even before docket start time if your client has a good history of being present. You also have permission to sign for your client if they have given you permission to do so but be aware if you do sign for them they will still be subject to bond forfeiture rules if they do not appear. (place by permission on reset or sign your name for: John Doe)
Email is the best way to reach me. Please know that email volume is at an all-time high right now so please give me time to response. Kym_Neelys@justex.net
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Before court, prosecutors and defense attorneys should contact opposing counsel to discuss their cases. All attorneys must appear with opposing counsel every time they have a case on the docket. You may appear in person or remotely. See the “Zoom Protocol” section for instructions on appearing by Zoom.
Appearing via Zoom is the equivalent of a court appearance. Although the court is less formal right now and the dress code is relaxed, everyone must present themselves respectfully. (no baseball caps, graphic t-shirts, sunglasses, gum, pajamas, eating, etc.)
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When there are changes to the court’s schedule or procedures, this website will be updated as quickly as possible and the court will attempt to contact anyone who will be immediately impacted by the changes.
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262nd
Judge Lori Chambers Gray (262nd)
Coordinator: Karen Rodriguez (832) 927-3701
Courtroom: CJC 15-4 (9:00 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court262
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 804-476-8400
262nd Court Livestream
IN-PERSON COURT RESUMES ON JUNE 14, 2021
Docket is at 9:30am in Courtroom 15th at the CJC
Before court, prosecutors and defense attorneys should contact opposing counsel to discuss their cases. All attorneys must appear with opposing counsel every time they have a case on the docket. You may appear in person or remotely.
Appearing via Zoom is the equivalent of a court appearance. Although the court is less formal right now and the dress code is relaxed, everyone must present themselves respectfully. (no baseball caps, graphic t-shirts, sunglasses, gum, pajamas, eating, etc.)
Appearances are not waived in this courtroom. They must appear in person or zoom. If it does not appear that the case will be worked out or your client isn’t being admonished over bond violations, Judge is allowing the defendants to appear via zoom. You may forward your client the court’s link. Also, please make your client aware that once they have logged into the zoom, they may be placed in the court’s waiting room until you approach on their case.
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263rd
Judge Amy Martin (263rd)
Coordinator: Erica Thomas-Brice (832) 927-3725
Courtroom: CJC 15-3 (8:30 am M-Th)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court263
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 781-898-7728
263rd Court Livestream
Zoom access for docket will resume on Thursday, August 12th at 8:30 a.m.
*There will not be docket on Tuesday, September 21, 2021*
If you arrive after docket is called, please check in with the bailiff – no exceptions.
Turn cell phones off when you are in the courtroom – not vibrate or silent.
Always check hcdistrictclerk.com for case information.
Defendants’ appearances are waived UNLESS:
- You do not have an attorney
- You have a pending Motion to Adjudicate or Motion to Revoke Probation
- You are going to plea
- You need to make an appointment for a TRAS (the evaluation for probation)
- You are requesting a change to your bond conditions or need to receive conditions
- You have a warrant
- The Court requests your appearance
If you arrive after docket is called, please check in with the Bailiff.
Trials
Jury panels have been reserved for trials set in June and July. Jury selection is at NRG and trial will be at the CJC. Please arrive on your trial date at NRG at 8:30 a.m. The Court’s bailiff, court reporter and Clerk will be there. In custody Defendants will be brought to NRG that morning. There is an area for them to change into street clothes before jury selection begins. If you have any questions about NRG, please contact Tramesha Richard: Tramesha_Richard@Justex.net
Off-Docket Resets
Off-docket resets will not be considered UNLESS (1) the Defendant is on bond, (2) the case is less than 6 months old, and (3) the Court is contacted at least 2 business days before the date of the setting.
Community Supervision
• TRAS evaluations must be completed before a Defendant pleas to probation or deferred adjudication.
• Defendants must appear in person to schedule a TRAS.
• Please let the CLO know before approaching on a Motion to Adjudicate or Motion to Revoke.
• If a defendant has a pending Motion to Adjudicate or Motion to Revoke Probation, they must appear in person.
E-filing
• With few exceptions, when a document is e-filed it is accepted by the Clerk, but it is not put in the judge’s que.
• To have something forwarded to the judge, please call or email the Clerk (email addresses are on the court’s website).
Motions to Substitute
• Anyone filing Motions to Substitute on a case 6 months or older must approach. It is helpful to the Clerk if the Harris County SPN number is included in the motion.
• A defendant’s current attorney must be notified that they are being subbed out.
Walk-throughs
• For outstanding warrants, a Defendant may “walk through” after the court sets a bond if the defendant is present with a licensed bail bondsman.
• The Defendant and attorney must check-in with the Bailiff when they arrive in Court.
• Bond will not be set for Defendants that are not present in court or in custody in Harris County.
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337th
Judge Colleen Gaido (337th)
Coordinator: Angela Jerez (832) 927-3750
Courtroom: CJC 15-2 (9:30 am M-F)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court337
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 210-754-9710
337th Court Livestream
TROPICAL STORM NICHOLAS—COURT UPDATE
(updated 8/11/21):
In light of the spread of Covid-19 Delta infections, the 337th adopts the following policies:
BOND CASES
If your client is on bond they must be physically present for:
- initial appearance
- bond violations
- hearings
- pleas
- trial settings
Your appearance in court is also required for all of the above settings.
Your client is encouraged to NOT appear for any setting that is not listed above. They may Zoom in but do not have to, and will be kicked off zoom for inappropriate clothing/language. Please encourage them to not come to the courthouse if they do not have to.
As attorney it is up to you how to appear for settings not listed above, so you may appear via Zoom or in person unless specifically told otherwise by the Court.
IN CUSTODY CASES
If your client is in custody you must be physically present for
- initial appearance
- hearings, including motions to reduce bail
- pleas
- trial settings
It is preferred that you appear in person when your client is on the docket, but not required unless otherwise directed by the court.
If you choose NOT to appear in person when your client is on the docket, it is expected that you will have spoken with them before the setting (either via an in person visit to the jail, a phone call, letter or a video conference) and that you speak with them on the holdover phone at their docket setting. If it becomes apparent to the Court that there is no communication between an attorney and his client except for a phone call to the holdover at docket settings then the attorney will no longer be allowed to zoom in for court dates.
The following Zoom rules remain in effect:
- attorneys must be dressed professionally and must have their camera on
- no Zooming from a moving vehicle
- attorneys must speak to the State before approaching the bench about a case
- priority will be given to attorneys who appear in person in order to keep the courtroom as clear as possible, but I will be cognizant of those attorneys waiting on Zoom and promise to try to get to them expeditiously.
The Court’s docket will begin at 9:30 AM. Attorneys may reset cases prior to docket UNLESS:
• The case is older than 90 days and unindicted;
• The case is over 365 days old;
• The Defendant is in custody;
• The Defendant is on probation or has an MAJ/MRP;
• The Defendant has pending bond conditions or violations; or
• The Attorney has lost contact with the client.
If you believe that you or any participant in your case cannot participate remotely
for a reason listed below, please contact the court at (832) 927-3750 or by email at
angela_jerez@justex.net.
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338th
Judge Ramona Franklin (338th)
Coordinator: Aileen Walker (832) 927-3775
Courtroom: CJC 15-1
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court338
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 824-047-5892
338th Court Livestream
Effective Monday, January 11th, 2021, in compliance with the new guidelines for the 29th Supreme Court of Texas Emergency Order, the 338th District Court will implement the following policies:
DEFENDANTS:
All scheduled defendants in the 338th District Court MUST contact the court for any and all court appearances. The court will advise each defendant as to whether their appearance will be permissible via zoom or in person.
ATTORNEYS:
Attorneys SHALL appear remotely via Zoom. If you cannot participate remotely contact the court and the Court will determine if you or other parties can appear in person.
Defense counsels are urged to call or email my court coordinator, Aileen Walker, and reschedule their case if a new date hasn’t been given.
For matters that are not legally required to occur in the courthouse, but require immediate attention, email my court coordinator, Aileen Walker, and copy all parties to schedule a video conference.
Most documents can be filed and/or signed electronically. If you are unable to electronically file/sign a document, immediately notify my court coordinator.
For lawyers who have clients in custody and believe that their case can be resolved in a way that results in their client’s release from custody, please contact the prosecutor and my coordinator via email for e-plea scheduling.
BOND PLEA’s for probations will be Tuesdays, any other type of pleas Monday-Thursday.
In compliance with the emergency order mandated by the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals all proceedings will be accessible to the public via
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4o9UTXm5Yxv3I16EkHV5g
Court Live Stream – 338th Live Stream
Live Stream – District Court’s Video Conference Plea Hearings
NO PERSON, OTHER THAN THE COURT REPORTER, MAY RECORD A COURT PROCEEDING WITHOUT THE COURT’S PERMISSION. THIS PROHIBITION APPLIES TO ALL PERSONS, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC VIEWING COURT PROCEEDINGS ON ANY COURT’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND TO PERSONS WITH THE ABILITY TO RECORD ANY ZOOM OR OTHER VIRTUAL COURT PROCEEDING. ANY PERSON FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER FACES CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING A FINE OF UP TO $500 AND A SENTENCE OF CONFINEMENT FOR UP TO SIX (6) MONTHS IN JAIL FOR EACH ACT OF CONTEMPT OF COURT.
If anyone believes that their health or safety would be compromised by trying to get to court, stay home and make some attempt to contact my coordinator (preferably by email) to reschedule as soon as practical.
Any lawyer on any case can always request an off docket reset or to waive a client’s appearance, regardless of health or safety concerns.
Please keep in mind that all of the above rules are subject to change if it becomes applicable.
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339th
Judge Te’Iva Bell (339th)
Coordinator: Gary Mustiful (832) 927-3651
Courtroom: CJC 14-3 (9:00 am M-Th)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court339
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 409-626-8906
339th Court Livestream
DEFENDANTS:
All defendants’ physical appearances are WAIVED. Defendants SHALL NOT physically appear in Court UNLESS:
(1) They lack of access to technology;
(2) They lack of ability to use the technology because of a physical or mental disability;
(3) A constitutional claim that requires in-person appearances exists;
(4) A defendant’s personal identification is needed, including a fingerprint;
(5) incarceration is a possible result of the proceedings; and/or
(6) their appearance is for an essential hearing as defined previously by the OCA.
Defendants on bond DO NOT need to appear remotely over Zoom UNLESS:
• instructed to make an appearance by the court;
• not represented by counsel;
• set for their initial appearance (first appearance in court); OR
• defendant has pending bond conditions or violations.
ATTORNEYS:
Attorneys SHALL appear remotely via Zoom. If you cannot participate remotely for a reason listed above, contact the court at (832) 927-3651 or by email at Gary_Mustiful@justex.net and the Court will determine if you or other parties can appear in person. Please refer to the 339th justex website for the State’s and other Court’s personnel contact information.
There will be a consultation docket starting every morning at 8:30 A.M. The State will be available on Zoom to
consult on cases at this time. The Court’s docket will begin at 9:30 AM. State and Defense should be included
on any correspondence with the coordinator when resetting cases.
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351st
Judge Natalia “Nata” Cornelio (351st)
Coordinator: Claudia Mancillas (832) 927-3680
Courtroom: CJC 14-2 (9:30 am M-F)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court351
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 227-363-0192
351st Court Livestream
Effective August 1, 2021, the 351st adopts the following court appearance and Zoom policies:
Defendants, as well as attorneys for the State and the Defendant, must appear in person for the following settings:
(1) Defendant’s first appearance;
(2) Pleas;
(3) Hearings (*The Court will entertain motions to have hearings via Zoom on a case-by-case basis where all parties agree in advance and obtain permission of Court to proceed with hearing via Zoom.);
(4) Pretrial Conferences;
(5) Trial;
(6) Pending Motion to Adjudicate Guilt/Motion to Revoke Probation;
(7) Pending Bond Violations;
(8) As Ordered by the Court.
Additionally, attorneys for defendants in custody must be physically present for every docketed setting. Counsel may appear via Zoom, and defendants’ appearances are waived, for all other settings. Professionalism should be maintained while on Zoom, and NO DRIVING. Counsel are encouraged to appear in person for cases where maintaining contact with a client poses challenges. If you cannot participate in-person as required, contact the court in advance at (832) 927-3680 or by email at claudia_mancillas@justex.net.
COVID-19/Public Health Policy:
For any in-person appearance, face masks are required. The Court will entertain motions to remove face masks for certain settings on a case-by-case basis. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, has had close contact with someone who has tested positive in the past 14 days, or is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, shall not appear in-person and must contact the court.
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351st District Court’s Emergency Order (March 8, 2021)
In light of the Governor’s Emergency Order GA-34 and the Supreme Court’s Thirty-Sixth Emergency Order, the
351st District Court adopts the following policies:
FOR ANY IN-PERSON APPEARANCE, FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED, SOCIAL DISTANCING IS REQUIRED,
AND PRIOR PERMISSION IS REQUIRED AS LAID OUT IN THIS ORDER.
ANYONE WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 OR HAS HAD CLOSE CONTACT WITH SOMEONE
WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE IN THE PAST 14 DAYS, OR IS EXHIBITING SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 (Cough, shortness of breath, fever, fatigue, body aches, or stomach illness) SHALL NOT APPEAR IN PERSON.
DEFENDANTS:
Defendants SHALL NOT physically appear in Court UNLESS:
(1) They lack of access to technology;
(2) They lack of ability to use the technology because of a physical or mental disability;
(3) A constitutional claim that requires in-person appearances exists;
(4) A defendant’s personal identification is needed, including a fingerprint;
(5) incarceration is a possible result of the proceedings;
(6) their appearance is for an essential hearing as defined previously by the OCA; and/or
(7) they are instructed to appear physically by the court.
Defendants on bond DO NOT need to appear remotely over Zoom UNLESS:
•instructed to make an appearance by the court;
•not represented by counsel;
•set for their initial appearance (first appearance in court); OR
•defendant has pending bond conditions or violations.
ATTORNEYS
Attorneys SHALL appear remotely via Zoom. If you cannot participate remotely for a reason listed above,
contact the court at (832) 927-3680 or by email at claudia_mancillas@justex.net and the Court will determine
if you or other parties can appear in person.
If you believe you or any participant in your case cannot participate
remotely for a reason listed below, contact the court
at 832-927-3680 or by email at claudia_mancillas@justex.net.
Court Contact Information:
Ms. Claudia Mancillas (court coordinator) claudia_mancillas@justex.net
Ms. Whitney Roberts (court liaison officer) Whitney.Roberts@csc.hctx.net
The prosecutors assigned to the 351st District Court are:
Chief: Brucker_David@dao.hctx.net
#2: Joachim_Amber@dao.hctx.net
#3: Belt_Steven@dao.hctx.net
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482nd
Judge Presiding (482nd)
Coordinator: Patti Knox (832) 927-4040
Courtroom: CJC 14th Floor
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court482
or call in: (Houston)
Meeting ID:
482nd Court Livestream
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RIC Court
Judge Brock Thomas
Coordinator: Diane Madrid (832) 927-4303
Ebony Thompson or Mary Covington
Courtroom: CJC 14-2 (8:30 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/CourtRIC
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 641 568 3931
Effective July 19, 2021, we will continue to conduct docket via Zoom and in person
Defendants MUST appear for the following settings:
- Initial Appearances
- If the defendant has not signed bond conditions or has bond violations
- Defendant has a pending MAG
- Case is set for disposition or plea
- If specifically told to appear before the court
Effective August 2, 2021, attorneys representing defendants in custody must be physically present for every setting that their client is on the docket.
JAIL CASES
Jail cases are scheduled throughout the week. Family members who have family in custody should go to this website www.harriscountyso.org and click on jail info. to get new court date. You may also email court coordinator Gabriel_montero@justex.net, Ebony_Thompson@justex.net or Mary_Covington@justex.net if you have questions.
