General info for the public

This page and its sub-parts are intended to provide information that may aid the general public about the court system in general and the 33rd & 424th Judicial Districts in particular. Whether you are a party, a witness or a prospective juror or grand juror you will find information to educate and aid you in your experience with the court.

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ABOUT PUBLIC CONTACTS TO THE JUDGE:

Please understand that the judge cannot talk to you about your case. This is called an ex-parte communication and is prohibited by ethical rules that the Court must follow.

The court staff likewise cannot talk with you other than to discuss
settings and then only if you are representing yourself. If you are
represented by an attorney then the staff will speak only with your
attorney.

ABOUT LEGAL ADVICE:

None of the information either contained within or referenced by this web
site is intended either to give legal advice or to make a comment on
any legal matter which is or possibly could one day be pending in this
Court.

Neither the judge nor the court staff can answer any legal questions for you.

What's NOT on this web site

The following information is NOT contained on this web site:
Case and Cause Numbers (or cause no.)
Names of any party / parties
Jail or inmate information
Pleadings or other specific case info
Names of any attorney / lawyer

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