Bell County Bar Association News

The Revised Bell County Standing Order (regarding children, property and conduct of parties) has been approved by all 5 District Judges and filed with the Bell County District Clerk. Please note that this Revised Standing Order is effective September 1, 2020. Also, please remember that it requires mediation or some other alternative dispute resolution method for all cases filed on or after September 1, 2020. The Revised Standing Order must be attached to all new filings beginning on September 1, 2020.

Revised Bell County Standing Order - Effective September 1, 2020.pdf

Attached is invite for the Swearing in of Steven J. Duskie.

Please note face mask will be required.

Swearing In-Duskie.pdf

21st Supreme Court Order.pdf

See the 22nd Emergency Order from the Supreme Court.

22nd Supreme Court Order.pdf

The Bell County District Judges are posting the Revised Bell County Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties for your view and comment. Please submit your comments, if any, to me as Local Administrative Judge on or before Friday, August 21, 2020. The Revised BCSO updates various provisions and adds language concerning electronic data as per the Texas Family Code. The primary change to the Revised BCSO is that it mandates Alternative Dispute Resolution, unless waived by the Court, for all cases filed on or after September 1, 2020.

Judge Gordon G. Adams

Local Administrative Judge

Bell County District Courts

Proposed Revised Bell County Standing Order 2020.pdf

BELL COUNTY CCL 2- scheduling a plea.pdf

Attached is the 8th Directive from Judge Blackburn regarding face masks for Bell County.

Bell County Directive_8.pdf

Attached is the 18th Emergency Order from the Supreme Court

18th Emergency Order Supreme Court.pdf

Attached is the First Amended Order Regarding Deadlines signed by Judge Jones.

First Amended Order Extending Deadlines.pdf

includes "Vulnerable Population" notice