The Docket Call When the judge appears, the first thing he or she will do is run through the docket, or the list of cases. The judge will determine which cases are ready to be heard. He or she will determine an order and assign the cases to a judge.
Docket call is essentially a court date used by the Judge to manage the Court's docket (list of cases). Cases on a docket call list can be moved off the docket call list if requested by either party, continued to the next docket call list, or moved to Jury Selection.
What is the maximum file size that can be electronically submitted? For optimal manageability, the eFileTexas recommends that files do not exceed 5MB per document and 25 MB per envelope.
In Harris County, you can file your pro se petition and waiver in-person at the Harris County Civil Intake Office located on the first floor of the Civil Courthouse located at 201 Caroline Street. Civil intake office hours are 8 AM - PM Monday to Friday.
Criminal Docket Control Order A Docket Control Order will be signed by the Court when counsel for the State or defendant ask to have the case placed on trial docket. At that time, an Agreed Discovery Order will also be signed.
In Texas, a submission docket/hearing is a process that allows parties in a civil case, such as a protective order case, to submit written arguments and evidence to the court without appearing in person for a hearing.
Announcement Docket: At the Announcement Docket setting, a criminal defense attorney representing defendants may communicate with the prosecutor handling the case and receive discovery information they are entitled to under the law. Cases are often resolved through plea bargain agreements at this point in the process.