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ORDER ON MOTION TO EXTEND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

NO.

IN THE MATTER OF

THE MARRIAGE OF

 

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT

 

OF COUNTY, TEXAS

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Order on Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Order

On the Court considered the Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Order of and finds that good cause exists for extension of the temporary restraining order, in that Respondent has been unable to retain an attorney. It is ORDERED that:

The Temporary Restraining Order issued on shall remain in full force and effect immediately restraining Respondent, from the following:

  1. Communicating with Petitioner in person, by telephone, or in writing in a vulgar, profane, obscene, or indecent language, or in a coarse or offensive manner with the intent to annoy or alarm Petitioner.
  2. Threatening Petitioner in person, by telephone, or in writing, to take unlawful action against any person intending by this action to annoy or alarm Petitioner.
  3. Placing one or more telephone calls, anonymously, at any unreasonable hour in an offensive or repetitive manner without legitimate purpose of communication with the intent to annoy or alarm Petitioner.
  4. Causing bodily injury to Petitioner, any child of Petitioner, Petitioner's family, friends, or business associates.
  5. Threatening Petitioner or any child of Petitioner, Petitioner's family, friends, or business associates with imminent bodily harm.
  6. Destroying, moving, concealing, encumbering, transferring, or otherwise harming or reducing the value of the property of the parties or either of them with the intent to obstruct the authority of this Court to order a division of the estate of the parties in a manner that the Court deems just and right, having due regards for the rights of each party.
  7. Falsifying any writing or record relating to the property of either party.
  8. Misrepresenting or refusing to disclose to Petitioner or to the Court on proper request the existence, amount, or location of any property of the parties or either of them.
  9. Damaging or destroying the tangible property of the parties, or either of them, including any documents that represent or embody anything of value.
  10. Tampering with the tangible property of the parties, or either of them, including any document that represents or embodies anything of value, and causing pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience to Petitioner.
  11. Selling, transferring, assigning, mortgaging, encumbering, or in any other manner alienating any of the property of Petitioner or Respondent, whether personalty or realty, and whether separate or community, except as specifically authorized by order of this Court.
  12. Incurring any indebtedness, other than legal expenses in connection with this suit, except as specifically authorized by order of this Court.
  13. Making withdrawals from any checking, savings, or other account in any financial institution for any purpose, except as specifically authorized by order of this Court.
  14. Spending any sum of cash in Respondent's possession or subject to Respondent's control for any purpose, except as specifically authorized by order of this Court.
  15. Making any withdrawal for any purpose from any retirement, profit-sharing, pension, death, or other employee benefit plan or employee savings plan or from any individual retirement account or Keogh account.
  16. Entering any safe-deposit box and/or storage facility in the name of or subject to the control of Petitioner or Respondent, whether individually or jointly with others.
  17. Withdrawing or borrowing in any manner all or any part of the cash surrender value of life insurance policies on the life of Petitioner or Respondent.
  18. Changing or in any manner altering the beneficiary designation on any life insurance on the life of Petitioner or Respondent.
  19. Canceling, altering, or in any manner affecting any casualty, automobile, or health insurance policies insuring the parties' property or persons.
  20. Terminating or in any manner affecting the service of water, electricity, gas, telephone, cable television, or other contractual services, such as security, pest control, landscaping, or yard maintenance, at Texas or in any manner attempting to withdraw any deposits for service in connection with such services.
  21. Excluding Petitioner from the use and enjoyment of the residence located at Texas.
  22. Opening or diverting mail addressed to Petitioner.
  23. Signing or endorsing Petitioner's name on any negotiable instrument, check, or draft, such as tax refunds, insurance payments, and dividends, or attempting to negotiate any negotiable instrument payable to Petitioner without the personal signature of Petitioner.
  24. Taking any action to terminate or limit credit or charge cards in the name of Petitioner.
  25. Entering, operating, or exercising control over the automobile in the possession of Petitioner.
  26. Doing any act calculated to embarrass, harass, molest, injure, or humiliate Petitioner, any child of Petitioner, Petitioner's family, friends, or business associates.

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that Respondent is authorized only as follows:

  1. To make expenditures for reasonable attorney's fees and expenses in connection with this suit.
  2. To make expenditures for reasonable, necessary, and customary living expenses for food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and medical care.
  3. To make reasonable expenditures and incur reasonable and customary indebtedness in the usual an ordinary course of conducting respondent's business.

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that this Temporary Restraining Order is effective immediately and shall continue in full force an effect until further order of this Court or until it expires by operation of law.

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that this Temporary Restraining Order is binding upon Respondent, upon Respondent's agents, servants, and employees, and on those persons in active concert or participation with Respondent, Respondent's agents, servants, or employees who receive actual notice of this Order by personal service or otherwise.

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that the requirement of a bond is hereby waived.

IT IS ORDERED that the clerk of this Court shall issue notice to Respondent, to appear, and respondent is hereby ORDERED to appear before the Associate Judge of the Judicial District Court in the Courthouse, Texas, on the at o'clock .m. The purpose of the hearing is to determine during the pendency of this suit:

  1. Whether the preceding Temporary Restraining Order should be made a temporary injunction pending the final hearing hereon;
  2. Whether the additional Temporary Injunction as prayed for should be granted.
  3. Whether Petitioner should be awarded the exclusive use and possession of the parties' residence and the furniture, furnishings, and appliances located therein, during the pendency of this suit.
  4. Whether Respondent should be enjoined from entering and remaining on the premises of the residence except as authorized by order of this Court.
  5. Whether Petitioner should be awarded the exclusive use and control of the motor vehicle, and Respondent should be enjoined from entering, operating, or exercising control over it.
  6. Whether Petitioner should be awarded exclusive use of other miscellaneous property of the parties during the pendency of this suit.
  7. Whether the Court should order Respondent to pay support to Petitioner until a final decree is signed.
  8. Whether the Court should order Respondent to pay interim attorney's fees and anticipated costs and expenses.
  9. Whether the Court should order Respondent to file a Sworn Inventory and Appraisement of all separate and community property owned by the parties and all debts and liabilities owed by the parties.
  10. Whether the Court should order Respondent to produce copies of the parties, income tax returns together with any and all supporting schedules and information returns used in connection with their original income tax returns for each tax year from date of marriage through the present, inclusive, and such other documents the Court may deem necessary and equitable.
  11. Whether the Court should order Respondent to produce other books, papers, and documents and tangible things that this Court deems necessary and equitable.
  12. Whether the Court should appoint a Receiver for the preservation and protection of the property of the parties.
  13. Whether the Court should enter an Order specifically limiting expenditures by Respondent for personal living expenses and/or business expenses to a set amount and/or for certain matters only, including the imposition of a limit on all credit purchases and/or the incurrence of debt or use of credit cards.
  14. Whether the Court should enter a pretrial conference to simplify the issues in this case, determine the stipulations of the parties, and set discovery deadlines and such other matters as the Court may deem appropriate.
  15. Whether the Court should order Respondent to execute authorizations to various third parties to allow Petitioner's counsel to obtain documentation and records.
  16. Whether the Court should make such other and further orders respecting the property and the parties as pleaded for or as may be deemed necessary and for the safety and welfare of the parties.

SIGNED this o'clock .m.

 

JUDGE PRESIDING

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What the Domestic Violence Special Commissioner Third Judicial District Court Form Is

The Domestic Violence Special Commissioner Third Judicial District Court is a court-administered document and process used to request temporary relief, evidence preservation, or procedural actions in domestic violence matters handled within the Third Judicial District. It records the petitioner's request, the commissioner's findings or recommendations, and any interim orders or referrals to the full bench. The form is designed to standardize intake, capture essential facts, and create a concise administrative record that the court and parties can rely on during subsequent hearings.

Why this form matters in domestic protection cases

This form creates a clear, time-stamped administrative record that documents allegations, requested relief, and the special commissioner’s determinations, improving case flow and transparency while preserving evidence for hearings.

Why this form matters in domestic protection cases

Who typically completes or relies on this document

Proper completion supports accurate scheduling, service, and admissible administrative records that assist later court proceedings.

  • Petitioners and survivors who request temporary relief or evidence preservation
  • Attorneys representing parties in domestic relations and protective order matters
  • Court staff and the Special Commissioner responsible for intake and recommendations

Core sections and what each part records

A professionally completed form contains six structural parts that together establish the petition, factual basis, relief requested, procedural history, commissioner findings, and signatory authentication.

Case Header

Identifies court, case number, filing date, and party names so the record ties to the correct docket and judge.

Allegations

Summarizes dates, locations, and specific acts alleged; concise factual statements help commissioners and judges assess urgency.

Relief Requested

Lists interim remedies sought (temporary orders, custody referrals, no-contact directives) with clear scope and duration requested.

Commissioner Notes

Space for the Special Commissioner’s observations, preliminary findings, and recommended procedural steps or emergency measures.

Service and Notice

Records how and when the respondent was served or notified, and any attempts made when immediate service was not possible.

Signatures

Includes signature blocks, dates, and authentication elements for the petitioner, commissioner, and any preparer or attorney.

Security, privacy, and compliance elements to include

Encryption: AES-256 at rest
Transport: TLS 1.2/1.3
Audit Trail: Timestamped action logs
Access Controls: Role-based permissions
HIPAA: BAA required for PHI
Retention: Secure archival storage

Step-by-step: filling out the Special Commissioner form

Follow these sequential steps to complete the form accurately and reduce processing delays.

  • 01
    Prepare facts: Gather dates, locations, and witness names before you start.
  • 02
    Complete header: Enter court name, docket number, and parties exactly.
  • 03
    Describe allegations: Use concise chronological statements with specific incidents.
  • 04
    Sign and date: All parties and the commissioner must sign where required.

Digital workflow configuration for eSubmission

Configure the digital workflow to match court procedures and authentication requirements before sending the form for signature or filing.

Field Configuration
Document Template Create a locked PDF template with required fields
Signer Order Set petitioner, commissioner, then court clerk
Authentication Use email + SMS code or stronger KBA as needed
Audit Capture Enable full audit trail and attach to docket entry

How submission and intake typically flow

Common operational flow from completion to commissioner action and docketing.

  • Drafting: Petitioner or counsel completes the form.
  • Intake: Court clerk or intake staff reviews submissions.
  • Commissioner Review: Special Commissioner evaluates and notes findings.
  • Docketing: Document is filed and scheduled for hearing if required.

Technical and platform considerations for eSubmission

Ensure the provider supports exportable audit evidence, preserves original timestamps, and meets any court-specific security or notarization requirements.

  • File Formats: PDF, DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Court e-filing systems
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, or KBA

Typical timelines and court processing expectations

Timelines vary by jurisdiction; the following are common processing benchmarks to expect after submission.

Ex parte requests:

Often reviewed the same day for emergency relief

Hearing scheduling:

Temporary hearings commonly set within 7–21 days

Service attempts:

Multiple service attempts may occur within 14 days

Commissioner ruling:

Preliminary recommendations issued within days of review

Docket entry:

Final filing and record retention upon clerk acceptance

Penalties, risks, and consequences of errors

Dismissal Risk: Case dismissal or delayed relief
Service Failure: Improper service invalidates orders
Perjury Exposure: False statements may trigger sanctions
Privacy Breach: Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data
Invalid Signature: Signature defects may void document
Missed Deadlines: Lost opportunity for timely protection

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing the form

  • Leaving out specific incident dates or locations makes urgency harder to establish and can delay emergency relief.
  • Using incomplete or inconsistent names for parties often causes service failures or administrative misrouting of the filing.
  • Attaching unredacted sensitive materials without proper cover letter can expose victims and violate privacy protocols.
  • Failing to capture or preserve supporting evidence contemporaneously undermines credibility and weakens interim relief requests.

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Practical scenarios showing common uses

These brief examples illustrate how the form supports urgent relief and administrative processing in real-world situations.

Safety Planning and Temporary Order

A petitioner filed for immediate exclusion from a shared residence after a violent incident

  • Commissioner reviewed sworn statements and recommended a temporary exclusion
  • The administrative record documented service attempts and supported the emergency hearing schedule and protective measures.

Evidence Preservation Request

An attorney submitted the form seeking preservation of digital evidence and witness contact details

  • Commissioner noted urgency and preservation steps
  • The form created a time-stamped record used at the subsequent contested hearing to admit preserved evidence.

Typical people who sign or authorize this form

Special Commissioner

A judicially appointed officer or designee who reviews intake materials, records preliminary findings, and signs the commissioner section to document recommended interim actions or referrals.

Petitioner (Self-Represented)

An individual seeking protection who completes the form, provides factual statements and supporting information, and signs under penalty of perjury where applicable.

Practical tips for accurate, compliant completion

Adopt these practices to minimize processing delays and protect privacy while preserving evidentiary value.

Use precise dates and locations
Record exact incident dates and locations in MM/DD/YYYY format; specificity strengthens urgency determinations and supports evidence collection.
Redact unnecessary personal data
Remove or limit non-essential contact details for third-party witnesses and victims to reduce exposure and comply with privacy expectations.
Preserve supporting evidence
Attach copies or describe where originals are stored; contemporaneous preservation enhances admissibility at hearings.
Verify service information
Record precise service attempts, methods, and dates to avoid defects that could invalidate interim orders.

Notarization and witness authentication workflow

Steps to complete notarization or witness requirements when applicable to the Special Commissioner form.

01

Confirm Requirement

Determine if the local court requires notarization or witness signatures for this filing.

02

Gather IDs

Have government-issued identification ready for all signers prior to appearance.

03

Schedule Notary

Arrange an in-person or RON session if remote notarization is permitted locally.

04

Prepare Witnesses

If witnesses are required, confirm availability and instruct them on where to sign.

05

Execute in Order

Signers, witnesses, and the notary should complete their sections in the documented sequence.

06

Record Notarial Act

Notary retains journal entry and attaches certificate when the law requires it.

07

Attach Certificate

Include the original notarization certificate or RON audit evidence with the filing.

08

File with Clerk

Submit the notarized/witnessed document per court e-filing or clerk office rules.

Frequently asked questions about the Special Commissioner form

Answers to common issues related to completion, service, e-signing, and preservation of the document.


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