258th District Court
Judge Travis E. Kitchens, Jr.
Contact with the Court
"A Judge….shall not directly or indirectly initiate, permit, nor consider ex parte or other private communications concerning the merits of a pending or impending judicial proceeding. A Judge shall require compliance with this subsection by court personnel subject to his or her direction and control…"
Judicial Code of Conduct Cannon 3 Section A(5)
None of the information contained in or referred to by this website is intended to give legal advice or comment on pending or potentially pending litigation. This website was created as a public service. The 258th Court does not warrant the accuracy of the information contained herein nor are they responsible for any errors or omissions and assume no liability for its use.
The Court's COVID Operating Plan may be viewed here:
Operating Plan.pdf
Recertified COVID19 Operating Plan.pdf
Mailing Address:
101 West Mill Street, Suite 286
Livingston, Texas 77351
Telephone: 936-327-6847
Fax: 936-327-6881 |
San Jacinto County hearings are held at the following location:
San Jacinto County Courthouse
1 State Hwy. 150
Coldspring, Texas 77331
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The Court requires a Setting Request for each setting.
Setting Request Form
*The Setting Request Form is required to be emailed to the Court Coordinator at 258settings@co.polk.tx.us
Requests for copies should be directed to the San Jacinto County District Clerk's.
The Clerk's office may be reached at (936) 653-2909.
Office Staff
Please email transcript requests to: michelle.kipina@co.polk.tx.us
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General Information & Standing Orders:
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2ND ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGIONAL RULES
FOR PRO-SE (DIY) LITIGANTS
Uniform Local Rules of Court
2024 Electronic Policy
Standing Order Regarding Children Property and Conduct of Parties- This document is to be attached to the petition in every divorce action and every suit affecting parent-child relationship case along with any action for modification and enforcement of existing orders in such cases.
258th 411th Standing Discovery Order in Criminal Cases.pdf
Amended 258th District Court Criminal Case Rules
Standing Default Judgment Rule
Professional attire is expected.
Please be advised, all settings need to be confirmed through the Court Coordinator’s office. If you file a Notice of Hearing, you will need to email the original. It is your responsibility to notify all parties of the setting and to confirm their availability.
Before completing this form, have you:
- Found an available date(s) on the Court Calendar?
- Confirmed selected date(s) with the opposing counsel?
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