Cochran County District Court

Cochran County District Court cases in Cochran County, Morton, TX

The Cochran County 286th District Court in Morton, Texas, is a state district court and the primary trial court of general jurisdiction for Cochran County within the 286th Judicial District. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases involving larger monetary claims or requests for injunctive/declaratory relief; family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support; juvenile delinquency cases; and child-protection (CPS) proceedings. As a court of general jurisdiction, it may issue writs and other equitable orders. Routine traffic violations and most Class C misdemeanors are handled in justice or municipal courts, not in the district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Cochran County District Court

The Cochran County 286th District Court is a Texas trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:

- Case types: felony criminal cases (including probation revocations); civil disputes above county-court limits (contracts, property, injunctive relief); family law (divorce, custody/SAPCR, child support and enforcement); Child Protective Services matters; and family-violence protective orders (temporary and final).
- Case filings and records: intake and maintenance of filings via the District Clerk (including e-filing), issuance of citations, writs, and orders, and access to case records per law.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial motions, plea and sentencing, civil and family hearings, and jury/bench trials.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, excusal/deferral processing, empanelment, and statutory juror payment.
- Docket management: scheduling, notices, and coordination with parties; collection of court costs, fees, and fines as ordered; compliance and enforcement of court orders.