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CHARGE BANK
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 10:06am — JudgeJonesThe intent of this section is to create a charge bank accessible by both the judges and attorneys practicing in the 33rd/424th. Individual charges or portions thereof will be uploaded from time to time either from actual charges or drafts.
Jury Service Postponement
Tue, 12/06/2005 - 12:39pm — JudgeJonesIt is possible to have your jury service postponed to a future date. You will find a link below by which you can make that request via email if this is your first request. If you have already requested a postponement from your date, you must contact the clerk's office directly.
Alternate jurors, strikes
Wed, 12/07/2005 - 1:00pm — JudgeJonesI often have questions about how alternate jurors are to be selected, and how additional peremptory strikes are to be used. The answer is found at Section 62.020(e) of the Government Code:
Information for Prospective Jurors
Wed, 12/07/2005 - 12:33pm — cindykeeleIn this section of the website you will find information for prospective jurors, including information on the status of jury weeks, how to postpone your service to a more convenient date, and more.
General Juror Information
Wed, 12/07/2005 - 12:26pm — site.admin
Charge, Supplement in CPS termination on effect of PMC
This supplemental charge was given in response to a question by the jury about whether the term "permanent" in the PMC question meant that it could never be changed. All sides agreed to this language which is a paraphrase of FC Sect. 156.101. Comments are invited. It occurs to me that this may be an appropriate addition to the main charge language.
Charge, Instructions on Note-taking
Charge language for civil or criminal charge. Authority: Price v. State, 887 S.W.2d 949 (Crim. App. 1994).
Charge, opening instructions in civil case
Revised opening instructions for civil jury charge per Supreme Court Order of January 27, 2005. Thanks to Chuck Lacallade for pointing out this change. This .rtf file will open in Word or WordPerfect.
Charge - Termination Parental Rights - CPS
From ITIO Hoffman Children, Llano No. 14,230 tried 11/7/2005.
Three children, two fathers, one of whom was absent from trial. Includes choices for termination, managing conservatorship if not terminated, and possessory conservatorship if no managing conservatorship.
