Texas Production Response Time

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In Texas, the response time for production requests is typically 30 days, extended to 50 days if served with the lawsuit. You can request old trial transcripts from the court for a modification case. If you cannot afford them, inquire about fee waivers. You do not need to notify the other partys attorney when requesting transcripts for personal use, but must provide a copy if using them as evidence.

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can I ask for transcripts from a trial which are old but I need them for a modification case I'm filing
Yes, you can request transcripts from an old trial for your modification case. Typically, you should contact the court where the trial was held to request the transcripts. Would you like information on how to contact the appropriate court?
But if I can't afford them what can I do
You might be eligible for a fee waiver or reduced fees based on your financial situation. You can inquire about this directly with the court. They often have forms and guidelines for applying for fee waivers. Would you need help locating the forms or understanding the process?
and would the other party's attorney need to be notified of this or no
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You generally do not need to notify the other party's attorney when requesting transcripts from a trial for your own records. However, if you plan to use the transcripts as evidence in your modification case, you will need to provide a copy to the other party's attorney.
Would you like more information on how to apply for a fee waiver or reduced fees?