Castro County District Court

Castro County District Court cases in Castro County, Dimmitt, TX

The Castro County 64th District Court in Dimmitt, Texas, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as the county's primary forum for major cases, handling felony criminal prosecutions; civil lawsuits involving substantial monetary claims, real property disputes, and injunctive relief; family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support; and juvenile delinquency proceedings. As authorized by Texas law, it may also exercise probate and other statutory jurisdiction in the absence of specialized courts. Routine traffic infractions and most Class C misdemeanors are generally handled by justice or municipal courts rather than the district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Castro County District Court

The Castro County 64th District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by:

- Case filings/records: felony criminal, civil disputes, family law, juvenile/CPS; e-filing accepted; public and certified copies.
- Criminal: arraignments, pretrial hearings, pleas, jury/bench trials, sentencings; probation revocations; expunctions/nondisclosures.
- Civil: contracts, torts, property/tax suits, injunctive relief.
- Family: divorce, custody, support, paternity, enforcement; family-violence protective orders.
- Juvenile/CPS: delinquency and child-protection matters.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, deferrals, and management of petit and grand juries.
- Court hearings/dockets: scheduling, trial settings, motion hearings, mediation orders.
- Orders/writs: subpoenas, citations, and post-judgment writs (garnishment, execution); bond/forfeiture.
- Payments: court costs/fees and fines; available payment options per local rules.