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TAMES Server access - For cases filed on or after 09/01/2012, use the link http://www.search.txcourts.gov/casesearch.aspx to search for and display the case information. As mentioned below, older cases (those filed prior to 09/01/2012) are being added to the TAMES system (in reverse chronological order) and will also begin to appear as their data is input.
  On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, the 5th Court of Appeals will begin transitioning to a new website that functions in conjunction with the TAMES Case Management system. The TAMES system, provided by the Office of Court Administration in Austin, is also utilized by the other Texas appellate courts and the web interface should be familiar.
The 5th Court's website will initially only have information from 1981-2007 available online. As the clerk's office converts to the TAMES system, cases filed after 2007 will also begin to appear as their data is input. The conversion/transition is expected to last nine weeks.
Note: All vNotice! registrations and case subscriptions will need to be redone as casenotes by the individual users within the new system.
If you are seeking information that is not on the website, you can continue to check on this website via: http://courtstuff.com/5th or call the 5th Court clerk's office directly at 214-712-3400.
 
  Revised 5th Court of Appeals Local Rules effective July 1, 2012 (pdf).
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Note: Mandatory eFiling on all civil documents. Persons not represented by counsel have the option to file electronically or in paper
 
  Civil & Criminal PDF Docketing Statement forms updated 07/20/2012 - Zip of both pdf files here.
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  Notice: Any documents filed electronically outside of the Court's business hours (8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday) or on weekends or holidays, will not be reviewed until the Court's next business day.
  http://5th.txcourts.gov has been implemented as an alternative to the URL http://5thcoa.courts.state.tx.us. Please begin transitioning to the notation 5th.txcourts.gov for website and email access (ex: ebrief@5thcoa.courts.state.tx.us becomes ebrief@5th.txcourts.gov ).
  Effective May 2, 2011, you may electronically file documents, pay your fees, and serve opposing counsel using the Texas.gov electronic filing system. To use the electronic filing system you must first choose an electronic filing service provider and register. 
Please review the Approved Local Rules (Revised July 1, 2012) and Internal Operating Procedures for 5th Court specific details and requirements. 
  For more information about creating electronic briefs, please read this Guide to Creating Better Electronic Briefs. You can also watch an Adobe video that shows step-by-step instructions for using Adobe Acrobat to create an electronic brief.
  Revised 5th Court Internal Operating Procedures effective 05/02/2011 - Added procedures for electronic filing and modified web and email URLs
  Guidelines for Submission of Electronic Records posted 11/3/2010
   
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