Crosby County District Court

Crosby County District Court cases in Crosby County, Crosbyton, TX

The Crosby County 72nd District Court in Crosbyton, Texas, is a state district trial court of general jurisdiction serving Crosby County. It functions as the primary forum for major cases, conducting jury and bench trials, pretrial hearings, and post-judgment proceedings. Its docket includes felony criminal prosecutions; civil lawsuits beyond the jurisdiction of justice and county courts (such as contract, tort, and property disputes); and family law matters including divorce, child custody, and child support. It also hears cases involving title to land and equitable relief (e.g., injunctions). Fine-only traffic offenses and most Class C misdemeanors are handled by justice or municipal courts, not the district court.

Crosby County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Crosby County District Court

Crosby County 72nd District Court is the county's general trial court, serving the public by handling:
- Felony criminal cases (indictments, arraignments, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing).
- Major civil disputes (contract, personal injury, property, injunctions).
- Family law (divorce, custody, child support, enforcement).
- Protective orders (family violence, stalking, sexual assault).
- Juvenile delinquency matters, as designated by law.

Key services:
- Case filing and docketing via the District Clerk (e-filing and in-person).
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, motion practice, bench and jury trials.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals, and juror management.
- Issuance and enforcement of orders, subpoenas, and warrants; assessment of court costs/fines.
- Public access to case records and certified copies through the District Clerk.
- Coordination of court-appointed counsel, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.