Notice of and Assignment of Related Cases | Docketing Statements | Mediation | Information Sheet | Certificates & Affidavits | Additional Information
Forms are provided below in three formats: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
- Please file completed forms with the Clerk:
- HON M KARINNE MCCULLOUGH
CLERK OF THE COURT
FIRST COURT OF APPEALS
1307 SAN JACINTO ST FL 10
HOUSTON TX 77002-7018
Notice of and Assignment of Related Cases
Local Rules of the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals require the following statement be attached to the notice of appeal filed with the trial-court clerk. A copy of the notice of appeal and this statement must be filed with the Clerk of the First Court pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 25.1(e).
- Notice of and Assignment of Related Case in Appeals
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Notice of and Assignment of Related Case in Original Proceedings
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
Docketing Statements
Once the trial–court clerk has assigned the appeal to the First Court, the appellant must file a docketing statement with the Clerk.
- Civil Docketing Statement
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Criminal Docketing Statement
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
Mediation
If the Court refers a civil appeal to mediation, three forms must be filed with the Clerk at appropriate stages in the mediation.
- Mediation - Parties' Notification to Court of Mediator:
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Mediation - Appointment and Fee Report:
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Mediation - Notification to Mediator:
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
Information Sheet
Once the trial–court clerk has assigned the appeal to the First Court, the trial-court clerk and court reporter must file an information sheet with the Clerk.
- Trial-Court Clerk
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Court Reporter
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
Sample Certificates & Affidavits
Sample forms are available below for a certificate of conference (required for all civil motions), certificate of compliance (required on motions for temporary relief in original proceedings), and certificate of service (required on all documents unless an acknowledgment of service is provided). Sample forms for affidavits of indigence are also available below for use in civil cases.
- Certificate of conference:
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Certificate of compliance:
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Certificate of service:
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Affidavit of indigence (appeal):
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Affidavit of indigence (appeal; incarcerated inmate):
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Affidavit of indigence (original proceeding):
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
- Affidavit of indigence (original proceeding; incarcerated inmate):
- Word | WordPerfect | PDF
Additional Information
To view or print PDF files you must have the Adobe Acrobat® reader. This software may be obtained without charge from Adobe. Download the reader from the Adobe Web site.
Updated: 09-Sep-2008
