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RAINS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK, LAURA PATE
 

Office of Court Administration


Rains County Courthouse Annex
220 W. Quitman Street, Suite C
Emory, TX 75440

Phone: 903-473-5000, Ext. 101 Fax: 903-473-5008

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Passport Acceptance Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm
(NO APPLICATIONS will be processed AFTER 3 pm)
Lunch: 12pm-1pm (may vary)

THIS OFFICE GLADLY ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS
(A TRANSACTION FEE OF 2.85% APPLIES)

   Melissa Butler                   Gayla Sparkman
        
Chief Deputy District Clerk                 Deputy District Clerk              

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NEED E-FILING ASSISTANCE?
(CLICK HERE FOR HELPFUL LINKS)
Still need assistance? Contact Efile Filer Support: 855-839-3453 or email: support@efiletexas.gov

*Current Filing Fees                         *Legal Aid Assistance                    *Texas Court Help   

STANDING ORDERS:   *Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of Parties            *Kids First

FORMS:   *TXSDU-Record of Support     *VS-165     *VS-160

REVISED JURY SUMMONS SAMPLE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
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**NEW CASE SEARCH PORTAL AVAILABLE (CLICK LINK BELOW)**

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NOTICE-SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DURING COVID-19 (PLEASE READ)

CIVIL DOCKETS (Information subject to change weekly)

SEPTEMBER 21 2023                                SEPTEMBER 22 2023

OCTOBER 5 2023                                      OCTOBER 6 2023
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CRIMINAL DOCKETS (Information subject to change weekly)

SEPTEMBER 18 2023                       SEPTEMBER 21 2023 ARR                        SEPTEMBER 21 2023

SEPTEMBER 26 2023                       OCTOBER 5 2023 ARR                              OCTOBER 5 2023

**If you believe a case should be on a docket and do not see it, please feel free to give us a call**
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PASSPORTS:      PASSPORT CHECKLIST                              CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION WEBSITE
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFO (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 26, 2021):   COVID-19 TESTING

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Office of Court Administration Nondisclosure Information

Child Support Program of the Office of the Attorney General

Court of Appeals serving Rains County


**COUNTY HOLIDAYS/OFFICE CLOSINGS**
 
Monday, October 9, 2023 (Columbus Day)
Friday, November 10, 2023 (Veterans Day)
Thursday, November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 24, 2023 (Thanksgiving)
Monday, December 25, 2023 (Christmas)
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 (Christmas)
Monday, January 1, 2024 (New Years)
Monday, January 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Day)
Monday, February 19, 2024 (President's Day)
Friday, March 29, 2024 (Good Friday)
Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 (Juneteenth)
Thursday, July 4, 2024 (Independence Day)
Monday, September 2, 2024 (Labor Day)