Welcome to the 81st & 218th Judicial District Court website . . .
Serving Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, La Salle and Wilson Counties
COVID-19 COURT REOPENING PLANS BY COUNTY
Atascosa County Operating Plan
Frio County Operating Plan
Karnes County Operating Plan
LaSalle County Operating Plan (pending)
Wilson County 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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PREVIOUS DIRECTIVES
CIVIL MATTERS:
"Second Notice re Public Access to Video Conference Hearings" - issued 3/27/2020
"Request for Video Conference Hearing" - issued 3/26/2020
"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 Directive Limiting Civil Settings by Personal Appearance in District Court" - issued 3/19/2020
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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.