Court Rules
Magistrate Judge

Judge Henry J. Bemporad

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Western District of Texas

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Not required

Adjournments

  • Parties may agree to an extension of time by filing a proposed agreed motion, even if the extension does not affect other pretrial dates.
  • For scheduling-order modifications, parties should confer and file an unopposed continuance motion; if opposed, identify the opposition and include the requested extension period.
  • The court will often grant a motion to continue the trial date if it has not ruled on a pending dispositive motion before final trial preparation begins.

Request must include

Proposed Rescheduled Date
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing Requirements

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Counsel should indicate the result of these conferences in the title and also the body of the motion.

Machine summary and details

Summary: The motion’s title and body should state the result of the required conferences.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Court copies are generally unnecessary, but a party may provide a copy of an important filed exhibit at the hearing.

Due to electronic filing, court copies are no longer necessary. If a specific filed exhibit is important to a hearing, a party may provide a copy at the hearing.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

For motions related to bond conditions, counsel should confer with opposing counsel and the Pretrial Services Officer.

In motions related to bond conditions, counsel should confer with both opposing counsel and the Pretrial Services Officer.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

For scheduling-order modifications, parties should confer and file an unopposed continuance motion; if opposed, identify the opposition and include the requested extension period.

How is the Court’s procedure for requests for modification of scheduling orders? I prefer the parties to confer on any requests and then file an unopposed motion for continuance. If the continuance request is opposed, please indicate the opposition in your motion. Additionally, please include the requested extension period.

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Parties may agree to an extension of time by filing a proposed agreed motion, even if the extension does not affect other pretrial dates.

A party ... can agree to extensions of time by filing a proposed agreed motion with the court, even if the extension does not affect other pretrial dates.

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The court will often grant a motion to continue the trial date if it has not ruled on a pending dispositive motion before final trial preparation begins.

Will often grant a motion to continue the trial date if I have not rule on a pending dispositive motion before the parties begin final trial preparation.

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About United States Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad

**U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad** began his service in the Western District of Texas in 2012. Before his judicial appointment, Judge Bemporad served as the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas (2007–2012), having risen through the Federal Public Defender's office from Assistant Federal Public Defender (1990–1993) to Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender (1993–1998) to Deputy Federal Public Defender (1998–2007). He began his legal career as a law clerk to Hon. Edward C. Prado, U.S. District Judge in the Western District of Texas (1988–1990). He serves as practicing faculty at St. Mary's Law School and as regular faculty at the Federal Judicial Center's Appellate Writing Workshop in Washington, D.C. **Education** - Stanford University, J.D., 1988 (with distinction) - University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Plan II Honors Program, 1985 (with highest honors) **Career** - U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Texas (2012–present) - Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas (2007–2012) - Deputy Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas (1998–2007) - Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas (1993–1998) - Assistant Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas (1990–1993) - Law Clerk to Hon. Edward C. Prado, U.S. District Judge, Western District of Texas (1988–1990)

**Courthouse:** 262 West Nueva Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Ms. Cindy Miranda, (210) 244-5013

Common questions about Judge Henry J. Bemporad's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Henry J. Bemporad?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Henry J. Bemporad. Court copies are generally unnecessary, but a party may provide a copy of an important filed exhibit at the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 5

Does Judge Henry J. Bemporad require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Henry J. Bemporad's rules set a pre-motion procedure for other. For motions related to bond conditions, counsel should confer with opposing counsel and the Pretrial Services Officer.

View ruleSource: page 13, section Procedures Specific to Criminal Cases

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Henry J. Bemporad?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The motion’s title and body should state the result of the required conferences.

View ruleSource: page 13, section Procedures Specific to Criminal Cases

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Henry J. Bemporad?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include proposed rescheduled date. For scheduling-order modifications, parties should confer and file an unopposed continuance motion; if opposed, identify the opposition and include the requested extension period.

View ruleSource: page 12, section General Pretrial Matters
Complete rules summary for Judge Henry J. Bemporad

Court copies are generally unnecessary, but a party may provide a copy of an important filed exhibit at the hearing.

Parties may agree to an extension of time by filing a proposed agreed motion, even if the extension does not affect other pretrial dates.

For scheduling-order modifications, parties should confer and file an unopposed continuance motion; if opposed, identify the opposition and include the requested extension period.

For motions related to bond conditions, counsel should confer with opposing counsel and the Pretrial Services Officer.

The motion’s title and body should state the result of the required conferences.

The court will often grant a motion to continue the trial date if it has not ruled on a pending dispositive motion before final trial preparation begins.

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