County Offices Closed Monday January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. District Courts and Jury service will close on Tuesday, January 21st. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activates Sunday at 8:00 AM for hazardous weather. Stay updated on road conditions and resources, and be careful during icy weather.
Court of Criminal Appeals Mandate for Criminal E-Filing Supreme Court Orders and Rules, County Courts at Law Judges, and the Texas Supreme Court have adopted the following rules regarding the electronic filing of court documents within Fort Bend County. The signature page of the judges is on file with the County Clerk for viewing.
If you have any questions, please contact the Courts Division (cclerkcourts@fortbendcountytx.gov).
Local Rules
- E-Filing All Sections [PDF]
Supreme Court Orders and Rules
- Supreme Court Mandate for Civil E-Filing [PDF]
- Statewide E-Filing Rules for Civil Cases [PDF]
- Court of Criminal Appeals Mandate for Criminal E-Filing [PDF]
- Statewide E-Filing Rules for Criminal Cases [PDF]
- Judicial Technology Standards 8.0 Effective 3.6.2024 [PDF]
Please go to http://www.efiletexas.gov/ for more information or to register as a new user of the eFile system.
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