Rule 119.01 Judgment

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

When a judge makes a final decision in a juvenile or family court case, the court clerk has to send a copy of that decision to everyone involved in the case. This includes both the actual judgment and a notice telling each party that the judgment has been officially entered into the court record.

The clerk must deliver these documents using the method described in Rule 43.01, which lays out the approved ways to send legal notices (such as mail or other formal delivery methods). This ensures that everyone involved in the case, including parents, guardians, and other parties, knows what the judge decided and knows officially when that decision became final.

This matters because knowing when a judgment is entered can affect important deadlines, like how much time you have to appeal a decision or take other legal action. Getting proper notice protects your right to respond to the court's decision within the required time limits.