HARRIS COUNTY
CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURTS
OCA Guidance for All Court Proceedings (updated 5/26/2021)
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HARRIS COUNTY
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTS AT LAW
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County Courts – Public Livestream and Zoom Links
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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
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/hccrim07
Court 8 General Scheduling Order (effective April 1, 2021)
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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/hccrim07
Public Livestream
JURY TRIALS – Court 9 Jury Trial Safety Plan
COURT DATES
Please check the Harris County District Clerk’s website (https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com) for reset dates. Not all cases will be reset and will remain on docket. Attorneys should appear via zoom on behalf of their client. Defendant’s appearance is waived unless the case is set for a plea, trial, if the defendant needs bond conditions, if the defendant has bond violations or if the court request defendant to appear in person. Refer to Harris County Criminal Court No. 9 website (http://www.ccl.hctx.net/criminal/default.htm) for a more detailed appearance policy.
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.
ZOOM INFORMATION
Zoom link information can be found on our website. Attorneys are encouraged to appear via zoom. A defendant does not need to appear via zoom unless the court has advised them to appear.
Thanks for your patience.
Sheri Gilbert
Court Coordinator CCL #9
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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
The 177th recognizes that we are in the midst of a deadly pandemic. We encourage all attorneys and Defendants to appear via Zoom or telephone when possible. However, there are certain times that the Defendant or Attorney must be present. All attorneys that appear in person will be handled before attorneys on Zoom.
ARRAIGNMENTS: Defendants must appear in Court. Attorneys may appear by zoom.
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. They can appear in person, via Zoom, or even telephone.
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 18-1 (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)
Procedure for off docket resets in the 179th:
- 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.
| Effective January 4, 2021 |
| LOCATION: 18th floor CJC (Room 18040), 1201 Franklin- bond and jail cases.
JAIL CASES: Going forward all jail cases will remain on the docket as scheduled. BOND CASES: Defendants must appear on the first setting. On subsequent settings the defendant’s appearance is waived (exceptions include pleas, hearings and trials). PACA CASES: Bond and jail PACA cases will be left on the assigned date to address appointment of counsel, bond amount, bond conditions, etc. HEARINGS: All hearings (bond and jail) will remain on the docket as scheduled. TRIALS: All trials (bond and jail) will remain on the docket as scheduled. Any case, bond or jail, can be added onto the docket where space is available. Attorneys are encouraged to add cases on that may be resolved. Contact the coordinator, John King, at john_king@justex.net |
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180th
Judge DaSean Jones (180th)
Coordinator: Stephanie Spears (832) 927-4125
Courtroom: CJC 18-4 (9:30 am)
Zoom: https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court180
or call in: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID: 924 968 6416
180th Court Livestream
We usually start docket about 9:30am. 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
Please call your client and ask them NOT TO SHOW UP TO COURT UNLESS they have a bond violation, they need bond conditions or need to go in front of the Judge for any reason.
We are waiving appearances.
Their bonding company might call them and tell your client that they have to report to court, I am asking you to PLEASE call them and tell them to ignore them and to ONLY LISTEN TO YOU.
If your client is in custody, they WILL NOT be brought up. I only bring defendants to Court if they need to go in front of the Judge.
Please help me out by calling your client and relating my message to them.
Lawyers please ZOOM in after 8:30am this is your court date so you can speak to the Judge about the status of your case.
Please call your client, so we can keep everyone safe from this virus.
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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
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
(no specific court policy given at this time)
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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
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
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 (11:00 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
(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.)
Judge Gray has the same policy as 208. 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
Note: Trials in the 263rd are scheduled to resume in May.
Jury selection will be at NRG and the trial will be held at the CJC.
Monday, June 21, 2021 is the last day that Zoom will be used for docket in the 263rd.
We’re working on protocols on how to deal with attorneys wanting to off-docket reset everything, creating a way to waive defendant’s appearances for non-essential settings, etc. Any use of Zoom (testimony in hearings & trials, for example) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Until then, the same protocol that has been used for the last year will still be in place:
Zoom access to the court will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Join Zoom Audio/Video by going to:
https://justex.zoom.us/my/Court263
Join Zoom by phone: 346-248-7799 (Houston)
Meeting ID 781-898-7728.
- Everyone will be in a waiting room when they log on to the Zoom meeting.
- Please make sure the name that appears on your Zoom screen is your full legal name. If it is not, you may not be marked as present.
- Attorneys: if the meeting hosts are not familiar with your name, it may take much longer to be admitted to the meeting from the waiting room. It would be helpful to include something in your screen name to indicate you are an attorney (“A-” or “Atty”). You could also text someone that you know is in the meeting.
Zoom Process:
- Attorneys will initially be in the waiting room and then admitted to the meeting.
- Attorneys are expected to confer with opposing counsel prior to the setting. If that conference has not taken place, attorneys must speak, chat, text, email, etc. during docket before “approaching” on Zoom.
- If attorneys would like to discuss a case with one another privately on Zoom, they can request to be put into a breakout room at any time.
- Once attorneys have conferred, one of them needs to put the defendant’s name and cause number in the public chat box. Attorneys will be called on in the order that the cases appear in the chat box. Do not write the case name in the chat box until *after* speaking with opposing counsel.
- After updating the court, attorneys will be given a new court date based upon the status of the case. If appropriate, the case will be set for trial.
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Walk throughs are still permitted. 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 court when they arrive. Bond will not be set for defendants that are not present in court.
When there are changes to the court’s schedule or procedures, the court’s website will be updated as quickly as possible.
Please do not contact the court to ask how settings will be handled days or weeks from now. If you must contact the court for some reason, please do so in the afternoon.
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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
In accordance with the Supreme Court of Texas Emergency Order, the 337th District Court adopts the following policies:
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; and/or
(6) their appearance is for an essential hearing as defined previously by the OCA.
Defendants DO NOT need to appear remotely via Zoom UNLESS
• instructed to make an appearance by the court;
• not represented by counsel;
• set for their initial appearance (first appearance in court); OR
• the defendant has pending bond conditions or violations
ATTORNEYS
Attorneys shall appear remotely via Zoom. Attorneys may request to appear physically in court if exceptions 1-3 or 6 from above apply, but must make the request and be approved prior to any physical appearance.
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 parties are encouraged to confer, and the court will prioritize consideration of matters submitted by agreement. Attorneys may request a reset from the coordinator before docket call and without approaching the court provided they have spoken with the state AND their case does not fall into one of the exceptions listed below. All parties should be included on any correspondence with the coordinator.
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
Bond Docket Announcement – March 16 – April 10, 2021: Following on from last week’s announcement, all bond cases will be reset. My coordinator, Gary Mustiful, will contact the attorneys for the parties, in addition to all bonding companies regarding new date. The Court’s goal is that only cases requiring judicial involvement remain on the docket. Cases involving defendants who have not made bond will be limited only to those in need of special attention. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the Court by email at: gary_mustiful@justex.net or phone (832) 927-3651 or (832) 927-3652.
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
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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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
| RIC will be livestreaming court proceedings Jail and Bond dockets are Monday-Friday at 9:00am https://video.ibm.com/channel/hQvHuKSJNsf DO NOT RECORD |
Beginning January 11, 2021, most court proceeding for bond defendants will take place remotely. If you are on bond, please contact your attorney, your bonding company or Pretrial Services for instructions. Lawyers are encouraged to appear via Zoom.
DEFENDANTS
To comply with Texas Supreme Court Twenty-ninth Emergency Order Regarding The COVID-19 State of Disaster DEFENDANTS ARE REQUIRED to make their court appearance on ZOOM.
SPECTATORS
Texas Supreme Court Twenty-Ninth Emergency Order Regarding the COVID-19 State of Disaster requires courts to allow or require anyone involved in any hearing, deposition, or other proceeding to participate remotely, such as by teleconferencing, videoconferencing, or other means. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to view court proceedings by use of the following Live Stream links rather than risk appearing in-person.
Criminal Courts LiveStream Directory JAN2021
