Galveston County District Courts Filing Rules

Three days are added to a prescribed period for action when the triggering document is electronically served.

An electronically transmitted document is deemed delivered and filed when sent to the filer's EFSP, subject to Rule 4.3(h).

A motion's title must identify it as an opposed motion for the relief sought or use the stated unopposed or agreed designation.

Documents that may traditionally be filed with the district clerk generally may be filed electronically, except for the listed court-issued, subpoena, in camera discovery-discoverability, sealed, legally restricted, and Chapter 33 Family Code documents.

A document requiring opposing-party signatures, such as a Rule 11 agreement, may be filed electronically only as a scanned image.

An EFSP may charge an additional convenience fee for electronic filing.

A continuance may be granted only for good cause shown in a written request signed by the attorneys and clients and approved by the court.

Requests to schedule appearances must be made through the Court Coordinator, and the requesting party must notify all parties of the hearing date, time, and matters to be considered.

In District Court criminal jury trials, the District Clerk's Office must secure the prosecutor's strike list, defense counsel's strike list, the final jury list, and jury communications to and from the court from public access.

A transmitted document may include another document as an attachment, such as a brief attached to a motion.

An inexperienced criminal attorney may seek judicial approval to participate as an uncompensated pro bono second-chair attorney on a felony or misdemeanor trial.