Blanco County District Court

Blanco County District Court cases in Blanco County, Johnson City, TX

The Blanco County 33rd Judicial District Court in Johnson City, Texas, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as the primary venue for felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits typically involving more than $500 in controversy and other matters assigned by statute; and family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support. The court also hears juvenile delinquency cases and issues protective orders. As part of the local court structure, it conducts jury and nonjury trials and handles related pretrial and post-judgment proceedings. Routine misdemeanors and traffic or ordinance violations are generally handled by county, justice, or municipal courts rather than this district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Blanco County District Court

Blanco County 33rd District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court that serves the public by resolving felony criminal, major civil, and family law cases.

Core services and case types:
- Case filings: Receives and processes e-filed and in-person filings through the District Clerk for civil petitions, criminal motions, divorces, custody/support actions, expunctions/nondisclosures, and applications for protective orders.
- Protective orders: Issues temporary ex parte and final family-violence protective orders and enforces related violations.
- Court hearings and trials: Schedules arraignments, pretrial hearings, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencing; manages dockets, settings, and continuances.
- Jury services: Handles juror summons, qualification, deferrals/exemptions, check-in, and attendance reporting.
- Orders and writs: Enters judgments and issues injunctions and other writs as authorized.
- Records and access: Maintains case records, provides certified copies per public access rules, and coordinates interpreter and ADA accommodation requests.