Judge Titiana D. Frausto
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Adjournments
- Oral continuance requests are highly disfavored, and reset requests should be submitted in writing at least 48 hours before the hearing, or as soon as practical when that is necessary.
- The court prefers written, verified motions for continuance over Rule 11 Agreements, and the motion should state whether opposing counsel or an opposing self-represented person agrees or opposes the request.
- A hearing is required when a motion for continuance is contested.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Clerk, Chambers
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
The certificate must state each client's last known address, telephone number, email address, and, if available, fax number.
(c) A certificate of last known address of the client(s), containing the client's address, telephone number, email address, and, if available, fax number; and
Document Type
Address Certificate
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A motion to withdraw must include written consent signed by the withdrawing attorney’s clients.
(a) A written consent to the withdrawal signed by the withdrawing attorney's client(s);
Document Type
Written Consent
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A certification must state that no court rulings remain to be reduced to writing.
(d) A certification that there are no rulings of the court that have yet to be reduced to writing.
Document Type
Motion Withdraw Certification
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A motion to withdraw must include written consent signed by all other appearing parties.
(b) A written consent to the withdrawal signed by all other parties in the action who have appeared;
Document Type
Written Consent
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A setting request cannot precede the triggering motion and must include an estimate of the total hearing time for all matters and participants.
A party must not request a setting unless the party has previously filed the motion triggering the request for setting. Each request for a setting, verbal or written, must include an estimate of the total time required for the entire hearing, on all matters, for all participants.
Document Type
Setting Request
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Unless a motion to substitute attorneys complies with Rule 10 and includes written consent, a certificate of service, the substituting attorney's identifying and contact information, and a certification that no rulings remain unreduced to writing, a hearing is required.
A hearing is required for a motion to substitute attorneys unless the motion complies with Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and is filed with: (a) A written consent to the substitution signed by all other parties in the action who have appeared; (b) A certificate of service notifying withdrawing attorney of the motion to substitute; (c) The substituting attorney's name, State bar number; address, telephone number, email address, and, if available, fax number; and (d) A certification that there are no rulings of the court that have yet to be reduced to writing.
Document Type
Motion To Substitute Attorney
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
A motion to retain must include the factual and legal basis for retaining the case.
Motions to retain must set forth the factual and legal basis for retaining the case
Document Type
Motion To Retain
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
An objection to a motion to retain must be filed at least 7 days before the dismissal date specified in the notice.
Any objection to a motion to retain must be filed at least 7 days prior to the dismissal date specified in the notice of dismissal.
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A motion to retain must state the factual and legal basis for retaining the case and be filed at least 14 days before the dismissal date specified in the notice.
Motions to retain must set forth the factual and legal basis for retaining the case and must be filed at least 14 days prior to the dismissal date specified in the notice of dismissal.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
The party obtaining a setting must notify all parties of the hearing details and total duration in the manner and timeframe required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, with notice sent the same day.
The party who obtains the setting must give notice to all parties of the time, place, and date of a setting and the total time needed for the entire hearing for all participants. Notice must be given in the manner and within the time provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Notice must be sent the same day the party obtains the setting, and any delay in sending notice may be argued by the opposing party as a basis for continuance.
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Page 2 | Chapter 2 — Setting Cases, 2.1 Notice of Setting to be Provided by Party Obtaining the Setting
Defendants may receive their docket by email if they provide the court with a reliable email address.
If you would like to receive your docket via email, please provide the court with a reliable email address.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Criminal cases
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Docket and court-hearing-setting notices are sent to defendants by USPS mail, making a current address necessary.
All dockets or court hearings setting notices are sent to you via USPS mail, so we need a good address.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The court prefers written, verified motions for continuance over Rule 11 Agreements, and the motion should state whether opposing counsel or an opposing self-represented person agrees or opposes the request.
Written, verified motions for continuance are preferred to Rule 11 Agreements. Motions for continuance should state whether opposing counsel, or any opposing self-represented person, agrees or opposes the request.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 3 | 3.2 Motion for Continuance
A hearing is required when a motion for continuance is contested.
A hearing is required for a contested motion for continuance.
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Page 3 | 3.2 Motion for Continuance
Oral continuance requests are highly disfavored, and reset requests should be submitted in writing at least 48 hours before the hearing, or as soon as practical when that is necessary.
Oral requests for continuance are highly disfavored, and requests for reset should be in writing, at least 48 hours before a hearing—or as soon as practical.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All hearing settings must be scheduled through the Court Administrator by email, including settings included in a judge’s order.
All settings for hearings must be scheduled through the Court Administrator via email, even those included in an order signed by a judge.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 2 | Chapter 2 — Setting Cases, 2.1 Notice of Setting to be Provided by Party Obtaining the Setting
Defendants must call and check in between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the first Friday of every month; the court will not contact them if they fail to do so.
Check-in between 8:30 am and 9:30 am every month on the first Friday of the month. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL AND CHECK IN-THE COURT WILL NOT REACH OUT IF YOU HAVE FAILED TO CHECK IN.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Criminal cases
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Failure to check in may result in bond forfeiture and the issuance of an arrest warrant.
FAILURE TO CHECK IN WILL RESULT IN A BOND FORFEITURE AND A WARRANT BEING ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
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PR bond defendants must call 806-379-2360 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the first Friday of every month and ask for Krisha Stidger or Steve Davis; the court will not initiate contact if the defendant fails to check in.
Check-in between 8:30 am and 9:30 am every month on the first Friday of the month. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL AND CHECK IN- THE COURT WILL NOT REACH OUT IF YOU HAVE FAILED TO CHECK IN. CALL 806-379-2360 and speak with Krisha Stidger or Steve Davis.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
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Defendants must notify the court when their address or contact information changes.
If your address changes or contact information changes, it is your responsibility to notify the Court.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
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PR bond defendants are responsible for notifying the court whenever their address or contact information changes.
If your address changes or contact information changes, it is your responsibility to notify the Court.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
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Email is the Court’s preferred communication method, and court communications must include all parties or their attorneys when represented.
Email is the Court’s preferred method of communication (stidgerk@pottercscd.org). Please include all parties on court communications, or their attorneys (if represented by counsel).
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | Chapter 1 — General Provisions, 1.0 Court Communication