NOTICE:
The Leon County District Clerk and Leon County Clerk will not be accepting electronic filings due to the implementation of new case management software starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2023. Electronic filings submitted during this time will be rejected and will need to be resubmitted on 8 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact the court.
eFile Court Records - Now Available
Attorneys must use eFile for CIVIL, PROBATE, and CRIMINAL filings.
Attorneys filing in CIVIL and CRIMINAL courts with the Leon County District Clerk and the CIVIL, PROBATE and CRIMINAL courts Leon County Clerk will be mandated by the Texas Supreme Court to file electronically.
To begin, attorneys must select an electronic filing service provider (EFSP) who will submit your documents on your behalf through the State of Texas' authorized electronic portal, which is known as:
eFileTexas.gov
The link above will help you get started, troubleshoot filing problems, and answer any questions should you need technical assistance. Or, dial 1-855-839-3453, or support@efiletexas.gov
County Court and District Court
follow different protocols. See below for details.
DISTRICT COURT
District Clerk E-File FAQ
COUNTY COURT - Hon. Byron Ryder, Leon County Judge
PROBATE and CIVIL COURT -- Amy Kaiser, Deputy Clerk 903-536-2352 ext. 2
1) When you are submitting documents, you are building the docket sheet. Therefore, upload each document as a lead document. Only submit a document as an attachment if it is an exhibit.
2) All proposed orders need to be filed in a separate envelope AFTER the petition is initially filed.
3) Please do not file any proposed orders as an attachment. Please file proposed orders as a "Proposed Order" as a separate lead document.
4) We will accept the Proof, Order and Oath as bench filings and will eFile all documents after the hearing.
CRIMINAL COURT - Pat Jalufka, Deputy Clerk, 903-536-2352 ext. 1
1) When you are submitting documents, you are building the docket sheet. Therefore, upload each document as a lead document. Only submit a document as an attachment if it is an exhibit.
2) Judge Ryder electronically reviews and signs his orders, so please send all orders as a "Proposed Order" without a cover sheet.