Bowie County District Court

Bowie County District Court cases in Bowie County, New Boston, TX

Bowie County 5th District Court in New Boston is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as a court of record for Bowie County, handling felony criminal prosecutions; major civil cases (e.g., contract, personal injury, and property disputes typically exceeding $500); and family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and child support. The court also hears cases seeking injunctive or declaratory relief and manages related pretrial, trial, and post-judgment proceedings. Within the local judicial system, it is the primary forum for serious criminal, higher-value civil, and family cases. Routine traffic infractions and most Class C misdemeanors are addressed by justice or municipal courts, not this district court.

Bowie County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Bowie County District Court

Bowie County 5th District Court is a Texas general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by resolving criminal, civil, family, and assigned juvenile matters.

Primary case types
- Felony criminal cases and related post‑conviction proceedings
- Civil disputes (injunctive and other equitable relief; higher-value claims)
- Family law (divorce, child custody/support, parent‑child cases)
- Juvenile matters as authorized
- Protective orders for family violence, stalking, sexual assault, or trafficking

Key services
- Case filings: Receives criminal, civil, and family filings via the Bowie County District Clerk (including eFileTexas).
- Court hearings: Sets and conducts arraignments, motion hearings, pretrial conferences, pleas, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; issues orders and judgments.
- Protective orders: Processes temporary and final orders; handles enforcement and modification as allowed.
- Jury services: Summons, qualifies, and manages jurors; conducts voir dire and jury trials; processes lawful deferrals/exemptions.
- Dockets and coordination: Provides scheduling/docket information and coordinates records access through the District Clerk.