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Surplus Computer Equipment for Trial Courts
The Office of Court Administration is facilitating the receipt of surplus computer equipment to trial courts. Trial courts can receive surplus computer equipment free of charge, only paying for all costs associated with shipping the equipment to their court. Equipment will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested courts should complete the computer request form [pdf] and fax it to the number listed on the form by November 15th. If you have questions, please contact Jeannette McGowan at (512) 936-1806 or email jeannette.mcgowan@courts.state.tx.us.  [11/01/07]
Model Jury Summons and Questionnaire - Effective October 1, 2007
The Office of Court Administration has released a new version of the model jury summons and questionnaire. Click here to view the new form and accompanying instructions.  [09/27/07]
CourTex Newsletter - Summer 2007 Edition
The Office of Court Administration has released a Summer 2007 edition of its CourTex newsletter. Click here to view the PDF [362 KB] version of the Summer 2007 edition newsletter.  [09/11/07]
Reporting Court Security Incidents
Effective September 1, 2007, Article 102.017(f), Code of Criminal Procedure, requires the local administrative judge to submit to OCA written report regarding any security incident involving court security that occurs in or around a building housing a court for which the judge serves as local administrative judge not later than the third business day after the date the incident occurred. Please see the report form and instructions for district, county, and justice courts, and the separate documentation for municipal courts on the Required Reporting web page.  [08/31/07]
Reporting Capital Case Jury Charges and Sentences
Effective September 1, 2007, §72.087(c), Government Code, requires the judge or clerk of a court to submit to OCA a written record—containing the contents of the trial court's charge to the jury and the sentence issued in each case—of cases involving the trial of a capital offense. Please see the instructions on the Required Reporting web page.  [08/31/07]
Texas Judicial Council
Texas Judicial Report: Legislative Edition – 80th Legislature - Updated!   [08/31/07]
Guardianship Certification Board - September 1 Deadline
The September 1, 2007 deadline for certification of certain individuals who provide guardianship services is here. Forms, instructions and information on certification and provisional certification is available here.  [08/31/07]

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