County Court at Law Clerks: Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the filing fees?
Please refer to our civil filing fees Civil Fee Schedule or call our office at 972-548-6423.
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How long do I have to file an answer?
Answers must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday following the expiration of 20 days from the day you were served.
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Do you have any local rules?
County Court at Law does not have any specific local rule. We follow the local rules of the District Clerk's Office.
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Can I access records online?
This new service gives attorneys the opportunity to access court records on-line. For more information, view the Attorney Subscriber Agreement or contact Sheryll Tilley.
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Do you have the forms for filing an answer?
No, please contact the Law Library.
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What are the jurisdictional limits for the county courts?
$500.00 to $325,000.00.
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Who is the plaintiff or defendant's attorney?
Contact the civil clerk to find out the attorney's name, address or phone number.
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How do i know if the defendant has been served?
Case and court scheduling information can be obtained online by visiting the Case Lookup & Court Schedules section.
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Has the defendant filed an answer?
Case and court scheduling information can be obtained online by visiting the Case Lookup & Court Schedules section.
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Has the court date been set?
Case and court scheduling information can be obtained online by visiting the Case Lookup & Court Schedules section.
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Which constable has the citation to be served?
Case and court scheduling information can be obtained online by visiting the Case Lookup & Court Schedules section.
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Criminal Case Information (11)
How do I find out court date, case information, case disposition or what judge is presiding over my case?
This information can be obtained online by visiting the Case Lookup & Court Schedules section.
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How do I get a cash bond back?
Contact (972) 548-6419 or (972) 548-6424.
To receive a cash bond back, you will need to obtain a cash bond release form signed by the Deputy Clerk at the County Court at Law Office.
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What is a (FOD) file opening document?
For administrative purposes, a file is created in County Court at Law when a person is booked into Collin County Justice Center on a misdemeanor charge.
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Who do I contact for hot check information?
The District Attorney's Office at 972-548-3602.
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How do I reschedule a court date?
The defendant must appear in person before the Criminal Court Clerk for his/her assigned court.
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Do I need an attorney?
The law does not require you to have an attorney present at your court date. If you can not afford an attorney you can apply for a court appointed attorney at your first court appearance. Court appointed attorney fees will be added to your court costs.
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How do I apply for a court appointment attorney?
At your first court appearance, contact the bailiff for the appropriate forms.
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How do I find out fines and court costs?
To find out the balance of fines and court costs due on a case, or to make payment arrangements, please contact the County Court at Law Clerks at (972) 548-6420.
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How can an attorney apply to receive court appointments?
Click to go to the Application for Court Appointments.
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If you have questions regarding any driver's license suspension
Please call the Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver Improvement Department at (512) 424-2600.
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For questions regarding an attorney
Please contact the State Bar of Texas at (800) 204-2222.
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Mental Commitments (9)
Does a mental health warrant expire?
Yes, 48 hours after issuance.
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Does a mental health warrant keep someone in the hospital for a set length of time?
No, the mental health warrant only allows for law enforcement to transport a person to a mental health hospital for evaluation.
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If a person is currently in the act of endangering themselves or others, what do I do?
Call 911 immediately.
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If the person in need of treatment is not currently within Collin County, what do I do?
You should contact Mental Commitment office of that county.
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What do I do if the office is closed and I need assistance?
Call 911.
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What does a mental health warrant do?
A mental health warrant allows a law enforcement agency to detain a person and take that person to a mental health hospital for an evaluation. It also allows the applicant to answer questions and state why that person is in need of mental health treatment.
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What information do I need to provide in order to obtain a mental health warrant?
The main information needed in order to obtain a mental health warrant is how the person in need of treatment has been a danger to themselves or others in the last 72 hours.
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When can I fill out a mental health warrant?
The mental commitments office is open 8:00 am - 4:30pm each business day.
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Who can fill out a mental health warrant?
Anyone over the age of 18 who has been in contact with the person in need of treatment within the last 72 hours.
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