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
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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
Request for Ruling Without Hearing Form – issued 3/26/2020
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
Second Notice re Public Access to Video Conference Hearings – issued 3/27/2020
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, who have tested positive for the flu, including COVID-19, less than 72 hours before the start of court, are ORDERED to NOT APPEAR, but notify the Court Coordinator at 830-769-3750 or coordinator@81-218.txcourts.gov for rescheduling.
Local Rules
- Local Rules of Practice 81st and 218th Judicial District Court Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, LaSalle and Wilson Counties
- Local Rules of Administration for cases pending in Atascosa County
Standing Orders
- Standing Order regarding child(ren), property, and conduct of parties in divorce and suit affecting the parent-child relationship in Atascosa County
- Standing Order regarding child(ren), property, and conduct of parties in divorce and suits affecting the parent-child relationship in Frio, Karnes, LaSalle, and Wilson County
- Standing Order Property and Conduct of Parties in Divorce and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (Civil)
- Standing Order Property and Conduct of Parties in Divorce and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (Atascosa County) (Civil)
- Standing Order Regarding Defendants Jailed for 90 Days….County (Criminal)
Replaces previous standing order titled Criminal Standing Order
| Lori Riley Court Administrator Civil Court Coordinator Norma Villanueva Criminal Court Coordinator Nancy Swenson Court Coordinator Shelley Hoefer Assistant Court Coordinator | Jennifer M. Dillingham 81st District Judge Julie Verastegui 81st Court Reporter jevcsr@81-218.txcourts.gov Russell Wilson 218th District Judge Liche Cavazos 218th Court Reporter lcavazos@81-218.txcourts.gov | Contact Information Phone: 830-769-3750 Fax: 830-769-2841 1405 Campbell Avenue Jourdanton, Texas 78026 coordinator@81-218.txcourts.gov |