Anders Guidelines & Forms
If you plan to file an Anders brief and supporting motion to withdraw in a criminal case pending before this Court, please take note of the information contained in the Court's Anders guidelines . As with any brief, compliance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 38 is required. See the briefing checklist for a complete list of requirements. These Anders guidelines supplement but do not replace the briefing requirements.
Anders Guidelines
Anders Forms
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Practice Reminder
March 13, 2024
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Cases Subject to the Exclusive Jurisdiction of the 15th Court of Appeals
December 29, 2023
For every civil case filed with the First Court of Appeals on or after September 1, 2023 , the docketing statement required by Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 32 must indicate whether the case is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals, as specified by new Section 22.220(d) of the Texas Government Code.
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