Award of Commissioners

(For sample forms, see
Forms
for Cities and
Forms
for Counties.)
  • Who Signs
    • Each commissioner present at the Hearing
    • Judge of court where proceedings are pending.
  • Where Filed
    • Court record of court where proceedings are pending.
  • When Filed
    • On the day the Award is signed by the commissioners or on the next working day.
  • Helpful Suggestions
    • Fill out Cause Number.
    • Check Award before the Hearing. If blank, fill in name of court, date commissioners were appointed, names of commissioners, date of order setting hearing and date of hearing.
    • Ensure Award contains property description and access, bisection and special clauses if appropriate.
    • Check amount of Award.
    • Arrange for judge to sign.
    • Ensure payment to commissioners is filled in by the judge.
    • Send file-marked copy to AAG.
    • Upload fully signed copy for payment of the award and special commissioners to OnBase.
    • Ensure Clerk mails to parties to be notified of filing of commissioners' award.