Cameron County District Court

Cameron County District Court cases in Cameron County, Brownsville, TX

The Cameron County 103rd District Court is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) based in Brownsville. It hears felony criminal cases; civil cases of higher dollar amount and matters in equity; family law cases including divorce, child custody, and child support; and issues protective orders and injunctions. It does not handle Class C traffic citations, which are heard in municipal or justice courts. Within the county judicial system, it conducts arraignments, pretrial motions, jury and bench trials, sentencing, and post-judgment enforcement for matters within its jurisdiction.

Cameron County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Cameron County District Court

Cameron County 103rd District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by:

- Case types: felony criminal prosecutions; substantial civil disputes (contract, tort, real property, injunctive relief); family law (divorce, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, custody, child support, enforcement); and applications for protective orders (family violence, stalking, or sexual assault).

- Services:
- Case filings and records management via the District Clerk (including e-filing), issuance of citations and orders.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, temporary orders, bench and jury trials, and sentencings.
- Jury services: summons and qualification, deferrals/exemptions, check-in, voir dire, and juror certification.
- Protective-order hearings and issuance, with coordination for enforcement.
- Docket scheduling, mediation referrals when appropriate, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and appointment of counsel where authorized.

The court's role is to provide fair, timely resolution of cases and accessible court services.