Bell County Bar Association News

Please see attached for updated COUNTY Clerk civil and probate fees per SB 41, changes effective 1/1/22.

County Clk - Civil Fees 2022-01-01.pdf

County Clk - Probate Fees 2022-01-01.pdf

Pursuant to Senate Bill 41, several of our Civil/Family fees will increase effective January 1, 2022.

Attached is the fee sheet for the new rates effective January 1, 2022 for the District Clerk's office.

CIVIL AND FAMILY FEES 2022.pdf

Below is the criminal District Court schedule for future court procedures starting October 4, 2021, until the end of the year, subject to ongoing developments in county health procedures and policies.

Criminal District Court Procedures - 10-4-2021.pdf

Please join us on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 3 p.m. for the swearing in of Judge Cari Starritt-Burnett as the new Judge for the 169th Judicial District Court of Bell County. We will gather in Judge Jones' courtroom for the ceremony, light refreshments will be served. 

Cari Starritt-Burnett swearing in.jpg

Effective August 1^st all trials, hearings and other proceedings in Bell County District Court shall be conducted in person. See attached policy.

 

Consent for a hearing to be conducted remotely (or a party to appear remotely) will only be permitted by written order for good cause and not for the convenience of the parties and/or the attorneys. This consent MUST be granted by the Court prior to hearing date. Any permitted remote proceeding shall be subject to the Bell County District Court Local Rules, including rules regarding attire and conduct in the court room.

 

All felony announcement and pretrial dockets (this DOES NOT include jury trial docket calls) will still be done by e-mail to the Court with the agreed announcement prior to the court date.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jessica Sutton

Administrative Coordinator

27^th District Court Coordinator

Bell County District Courts

 

Please note my new e-mail address: Jessica.Sutton@bellcounty.texas.gov

 

**Effective July 1, 2021, notices of hearings and trials for cases in the Bell County District Courts will be sent to the parties by e-mail. On criminal cases, a notice will ONLY be sent to the defendants on bond if an e-mail address has been provided for the defendant by the bond company on the bond.

Remote Hearing Policy in District Court - July 8 2021.pdf

Judge Cornish and Judge Sims will be presenting a CLE -Representing Parents in CPS Cases on Friday, August 27th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

If you would like to attend please RSVP to Cindi Parker at cindi.parker@txcourts.gov by August 24th.

Below is the flyer for the outline of the CLE.

TRAINING OUTLINE JUDGE CORNISH.pdf

Cindi Parker

Executive Director

See attached flyer from Judge Parker regarding remote hearings in her Court.

Remote Hearing PolicyCCL1.pdf

Please see attached from Judge Jones.

Termination of COVID-19 Admin Orders and Remote Hearing Policy in District Court - July 8 2021.pdf

Thanks

Cindi Parker

Executive Director

Please see attached notes regarding notices of hearings in Bell County District Courts.

Notices by email.pdf

Below see letter from Jessica Bridge regarding the procedures that will be followed for conducting Criminal Cases in District Court.

Thanks

Cindi Parker

CRIMINAL COURT DOCKET LETTER.pdf