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COVID-19: Judicial Orders
"Our community is strong. We are made up of proud, hard-working people -- people that believe in family and unity. This is the time to use that strength to help each other get through these uncertain times." - Judge Noe Gonzalez
NOTICE: A BOARD OF JUDGES & PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022 AT 11:30AM VIA ZOOM VIDEOCONFERENCE
MEETING NOTICE
BOARD OF JUDGES MEETING AGENDA - 11/15/2022
Second Updated Hidalgo County COVID-19 Minimum Standard Health Protocols for Court Proceedings
Updated Hidalgo County COVID-19 Minimum Standard Health Protocols for Court Proceedings
The Courts of Hidalgo County are doing everything within their power to help keep our justice system working. Through the help of The Texas Supreme Court, The Texas Office of Court Administration, Fifth Region, and many others within our State and local government, we are accomplishing this. All measures possible to reduce the likelihood of exposure in order to prevent or control the spread of disease are being taken. Recognizing the need to ensure the health and safety of litigants, attorneys, visitors, court staff, judges, and other individuals entering the buildings housing our courts, the courts of Hidalgo County are ordered to implement the protective measures in the COVID-19 OPERATING PLAN FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY JUDICIARY.
The Latest:
- September 20, 2021 - Tenth Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- September 20, 2021 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru October 25, 2021
A Message from the Hidalgo County Local Administrative Presiding Judge:
Texas Supreme Court Administrative Orders:
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9103 - ORDER AMENDING TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 106 AND 108a
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9101 - ORDER AMENDING TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 47, 169, 190, 192, 193, 194, AND 195
In the Supreme Court of Texas in the Court of Criminal Appeals:
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9083: Nineteenth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9080: Eighteenth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9071: Seventeenth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9067: Sixteenth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9066: Fifteenth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9061: Fourteenth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9060: Thirteenth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9059: Twelfth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9055: Eleventh Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9054: Tenth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9052: Ninth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc.Docket No. 20-9051: Eighth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9045: Seventh Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9045: Sixth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9045: Fifth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9045: Fourth Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9044: Third Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9043: Second Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc. Docket No. 20-007: First Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster
- Misc. Docket No. 20-9401: Judicial Assignments for Appellate Proceeding - TX Health & Safety Code Ch. 81
Hidalgo County Judicial District Courts:
- September 20, 2021 - Tenth Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- August 10, 2021 - Ninth Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- February 11, 2021 - Eighth Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- January 7, 2021 - Re-Certification of In-Person Operating Plan
- November 12, 2020 - Seventh Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- August 28, 2020 - 370th District Court Order Extending Terms of Courts
- August 13, 2020 - 5th Administrative Judicial Region: Order Extending Terms of Court - 370th District Court
- August 28, 2020 - 332nd District Court Order Extending Terms of Courts
- August 13, 2020 - 5th Administrative Judicial Region: Order Extending Terms of Court - 332nd District Court
- August 20, 2020 - Sixth Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- June 25, 2020 - Fifth Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- June 4, 2020 - Order Extending Terms of Court
- June 4, 2020 - Order Extending Terms of Courts, 332nd DC
- June 4, 2020 - Fourth Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- June 4, 2020 - COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Hidalgo County Judiciary
- May 12, 2020 - Third Emergency Order Pertaining to COVID-19
- April 21, 2020 - Second Emergency Order for the Courts of Hidalgo County
- March 20, 2020 - Emergency Order for the Courts of Hidalgo County
- March 17, 2020 - Emergency Orders Pertaining To COVID-19
Hidalgo County Courts at Law:
- March 23, 2020 - Emergency Order for County Courts at Law
- March 18, 2020 - Emergency Order on COVID-19 Protocol
Specialty Courts:
- March 17, 2018 - MC1 - Title IV-D Child Support Cases
- March 17, 2018 - MC2 - Title IV-D Child Support Cases
Jury Cancellation Orders:
- September 20, 2021 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru October 25, 2021
- August 10, 2021 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru October 18, 2021
- February 23, 2021 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru September 1, 2021
- November 12, 2020 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru April 1, 2021
- August 20, 2020 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru December 1, 2020
- June 25, 2020 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru September 1, 2020
- June 4, 2020 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru August 1, 2020
- May 11, 2020 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru July 1, 2020
- April 21, 2020 - Jury Cancellation Order - All Jury Panels thru June 1, 2020
- March 16, 2020 - Jury Cancellation Order: All Jury Panels thru May 8, 2020
- March 13, 2020 - Jury Cancellation Order: Panel for week of March 16, 2020
Grand Jury Cancellation Orders
- March 26, 2021 - 389th Order Extending Terms of Courts/Grand Jury
- March 24, 2021 - 398th Order Extending Terms of Courts/Grand Jury
- March 23, 2021 - 5th Administrative Region Order Extending Terms of Courts
- December 11, 2020 - 389th Grand Jury Cancellation Order until March 31, 2021
- December 8, 2020 - 398th Grand Jury Cancellation Order until March 31, 2021
- March 16, 2020 - Grand Jury Cancellation Order: Panel for April 1, 2020
Public Notices from District Attorney:
- Notice from District Attorney to Protective Order Applicants
- Notificación del Fiscal del Distrito para Solicitantes de Ordenes de Proteccion