FILED
June 26, 2025
CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
J. Galindo- Beaver
BY: ________________________________
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DEPUTY
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
WACO DIVISION
IN RE: FORT HOOD MISDEMEANOR CASES
ORDER
Effective immediately, it is hereby ordered that each attorney is to inform the Court Clerk by
12:00 p.m. the day before each arraignment date as to whether the client intends to waive
arraignment and enter a plea of not guilty, appear in person for the arraignment, or guilty plea. If
the attorney is not able to comply with the above, a Motion to Continue shall be e-filed to the
Court on or before the above time and date stating the specific grounds as to why he or she is
unable to comply with the above. Any Motion for Continuance shall also certify that the
attorney has met in person and discussed the above with the client prior to the submission of the
Motion for Continuance. If an attorney is unable to contact the client prior to the above deadline,
the Motion shall set forth the date the attorney was informed of the appointment and specify in
detail all attempts the attorney has made to contact the client.
Effective immediately, it is hereby ordered that each attorney shall inform the Special
Assistant United States Attorney’s Office by 12:00 p.m. the day before each arraignment date as
to whether the client intends to accept any plea agreement set forth by the Special Assistant
United States Attorney’s Office and the terms for which the agreement will be accepted or
denied. If the attorney is not able to comply with the above, a Motion to Continue shall be
e-filed to the Court on or before the above time and date stating the specific grounds as to why
he or she is unable to comply with the above. Any Motion for Continuance shall also certify that
the attorney has met in person and discussed the above with the client prior to the submission of
the Motion for Continuance. If an attorney is unable to contact the client prior to the above
deadline, the Motion shall set forth the date the attorney was informed of the plea agreement
offer and specify in detail all attempts the attorney has made to contact the client.
The purpose of this Standing Order is to encourage attorneys to meet with their clients prior
to court docket days and to promote an efficient and effective court environment. Any attorney
who prefers not to comply with the rules and procedures sent forth by this order can request
removal from the Fort Hood CJA Panel Attorney list. Any attorney who fails to comply with the
rules and procedures set forth by this order shall receive a formal warning and after the issuance
of two (2) formal warnings within a one (1) year period, shall be suspended from the Fort Hood
CJA Panel Attorney list.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
SIGNED this 26th day of June 2025.
DEREK T. GILLILAND
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
