Welcome to the 81st & 218th Judicial District Court website . . .
Serving Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, La Salle and Wilson Counties
DISTRICT COURT - BEGINNING - MAY 1, 2021
Nonjury COVID-19 Rollback Plan
Jury Selection Plan TBD
ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON SETTINGS
(to be used in conjuction with District Court Calendar)
- All court settings will remain remote via Zoom
- Civil multi-county dockets are allowed
May 2021
- The District Judge calendared for the circuit will hold IN PERSON court proceedings. Monday’s will be mixed criminal and civil dockets; Tuesday – Thursday will be IN PERSON criminal dockets
- The District Judge calendared for jury trial will hold court REMOTELY via Zoom. Monday’s will be mixed criminal and civil dockets for the county set for jury trial; Tuesday – Thursday will be civil dockets via zoom following the same county set for circuit court. Civil dockets will no longer be mixed multi-county dockets.
June 2021 and Beyond
- The District Judges will hold all court proceeding IN PERSON with jury trials resuming, June 1, 2021
- Judge Wilson’s criminal and civil dockets will be held REMOTELY on June 21st (ATAS), July 19th (WILS) July 26th (ATAS), August 9th (WILS), August 16th (WILS) and August 30th (WILS)
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DISTRICT COURT PLANS TO BE FOLLOWED UNTIL MAY 1, 2021:
COVID-19 COURT REOPENING PLANS BY COUNTY
Atascosa County COVID-19 Operating Plan
Atascosa County - 1st Addendum to Operating Plan
Atascosa County - 2nd Addendum to Operating Plan
Frio County COVID-19 Operating Plan
Frio County - 1st Addendum to Operating Plan
Frio County - 2nd Addendum to Operating Plan
Karnes County COVID-19 Operating Plan
Karnes County - 1st Addendum to Operating Plan
Karnes County - 2nd Addendum to Operating Plan
LaSalle County COVID-19 Operating Plan
LaSalle County - 1st Addendum to Operating Plan
LaSalle County - 2nd Addendum to Operating Plan
Wilson County COVID-19 Operating Plan
Wilson County - 1st Addendum to Operating Plan
Wilson County - 2nd Addendum to Operating Plan
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ATTENTION ATTORNEYS
Below you will find the latest directives for court proceedings in the 81st & 218th Judicial Districts. Click on the linked title to review directive details.REVISED CIVIL DIRECTIVES - Issued 5/27/2020
CIVIL MATTERS:
Request for Civil Hearing By Personal Appearance - issued 5/27/2020
First Directive Reopening Limited Personal Appearance Civil Settings - issued 5/27/2020
Directive re Uncontested Divorces Proven by Affidavit - issued 3/19/2020
Self Represented Uncontested Divorce With Children - issued 3/19/2020
Self Represented Uncontested Divorce Without Children - issued 3/19/2020
CRIMINAL MATTERS: (directives have not changed)
Notice re Public Access to Video Conference Hearings - issued 3/26/2020
First Directive for Criminal Defendants on Bond in District Court - issued 3/19/2020
Acknowledgement of Suspension of Criminal Dockets Due to COVID-19 and Responsibility to Keep Court Informed of Address - issued 3/19/2020
Until further Order no jury trials will be set. When jury trials resume, notice will be posted at least 60 days before the first jury selection date.
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HEALTH WARNING
Civil parties, criminal defendants, attorneys, and staff, with COVID-19, a particularized concern that they have been exposed to COVID-19, flu-like symptoms, fever, or coughing, are ORDERED to NOT APPEAR, but notify the Court Coordinator at 830-769-3750, or coordinator@81-218.txcourts.gov, for rescheduling.
Attorney Resources
Through this site, attorneys can review current court dates and request setting dates for their cases. Visit the Attorney Section to access the Online Request Form and Instructions, as well as other pertinent information.
This online system is designed to facilitate the setting of court appearances in the most efficient manner for both attorneys and court personnel.
Public Resources
The public can review the Court Calendar to verify dates and times of hearings. Jury Duty information can also be found on the General Information page.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 830-769-3750 or via email at coordinator@81-218.txcourts.gov.