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Settings -- all about
Obtain Settings and Give Notice
Tue, 03/16/2004 - 3:30pm — JudgeJonesThe Court allows settings to be requested in either the conventional way of contacting the Court Administrator or, preferably, via this web site. This section of documentation will explain both methods.
Scheduling Around Visiting Judge Crisis
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 10:20am — JudgeJones
The visiting judge crisis (lack thereof) has again loomed large for us. The master schedule is being revised and you should see the major revisions be the end of the day on 12/17/04. The purpose of this note in the online forum is to (a) advise you of the changes that we believe need to be made to try to cope, and (b) to get your reactions and alternative suggestions. As always, I am open to ideas from the practicing bar.
Use of Setting 'Notice' versus Setting 'Order'
Mon, 11/15/2004 - 9:50pm — JudgeJonesSomeone recently said:
I watched part of a hearing this morning in Llano which even further convinced me that using setting notices, instead of setting orders, is a really bad idea.
I'd like some feedback on this notion. What experience have others had? Suggestion? Alternate ideas from your practice in other jurisdictions?
Calendar & settings
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 9:31pm — JudgeJonesOn the top menu you will finds "calendar" and "settings" links. "Calendar" opens the court's master calendar in a new web page.
"Settings" opens (in a new web page) the book with documentation on the entire system of checking for setting availability on the calendar and requesting a setting via the online email form. That page will also lead you to the links to actually perform a setting reques
Get a Setting Online
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 8:54am — JudgeJonesThe Almost Automatic Method
There is now also an online system (see below) to check possible dates and to request a setting via email. This is the preferred method as it is the most efficient for both counsel and the CA.
Get a Setting -- Manual Method
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 8:52am — JudgeJonesThe manual method:
Contact the CA by email (preferred -- see link at left), or by mail to 1701 E. Polk, Burnet, 78611 or by FAX (next preferred) at 512-756-8478, or phone (least preferred) at 512-756-5436.
- Get potential dates.
- in any event, you must make a genuine attempt to clear possible dates with the other side.
- When you have your date firmed up, use the provided form to notice the other side.
Online Setting Request Form
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 8:29am — JudgeJonesthis section of documentation is presently a work in progress but will ultimately be the sole source of documentation of the use of the online calendar and setting request system, with links to actually accomplish those tasks
Submit Request via Online Email Form
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 7:55am — JudgeJonesOnce you have the date or range of dates that have either been cleared with other counsel or after a genuine attempt to confer first, you open the form and make the request. Look for the link under the "Online Setting Request" menu at the left.
Check Web Calendar for Available Dates
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 7:55am — JudgeJonesThe first step is to check the online web calendar for available dates. A master setting calendar is maintained that is keep updated at least nine months in advance at all times, for both the 33rd and 424th district courts.
Online Setting Request
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 7:53am — JudgeJonesThe Almost Automatic Method
There is now also an online system (see below) to check possible dates and to request a setting via email. This is the preferred method as it is the most efficient for both counsel and the CA. This involves:
- Check your potential dates via the web-based calendar.
- Firm up with opposing counsel.
- Request the date via the web email form.
- CA approves via email.
The confirmation email from the CA serves as the setting notice and is filed in the Clerk's office. The only additional step you will have is to fax a copy of the confirming email to any side that does not have email.
Overview on Obtaining a Setting
Sun, 03/21/2004 - 7:23am — JudgeJonesThe Court uses a "Notice of Setting" procedure. The short explanation is that you obtain the date from the Court Adminstrator's office (CA), notice the other side, send the original for filing in the case file with a copy to the CA. A form is provided for that purpose in both WordPerfect and PDF formats.
Web Calendar and Online Settings Fully Implemented
Sat, 03/20/2004 - 5:39pm — JudgeJonesThe web-based master settings calendar is now fully implemented and the online setting request form is available to request any type of setting. Link to it from the Court's main page or from the attorney section. the entire setting instructions with links to both the calendar and the form to request a setting online are here.
Master Settings Calendar Online
Sat, 03/20/2004 - 5:32pm — JudgeJonesIntroducing:
Web-based Master Calendar and
Web-based email form for requesting a setting.
Click here for the calendar
Click here for the setting request.
This is the same information that was sent to the Court's general email list and is presented here for permanent reference.
Notice of Setting
Sat, 03/20/2004 - 4:46pm — JudgeJonesThis blog entry has been deleted and the subject matter is now found at this 'book' on this site.
Canceling hearing ... let us know
Sat, 03/20/2004 - 4:46pm — JudgeJonesIf it turns out that a hearing is no longer needed, please let us know.
Call, fax or email the Court Administrator to advise of that fact.
First of all, it's common courtesy.
Secondly, if we know in advance -- even the day before -- we can make
adjustments in the schedule and use the time productively. Thank you!
