Dallam County District Court

Dallam County District Court cases in Dallam County, Dalhart, TX

The Dallam County 69th District Court in Dalhart is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as the county's primary forum for felony criminal prosecutions; significant civil cases (including contract and tort disputes, injunctions, and other equitable relief); and family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support. The court also hears juvenile delinquency cases and issues protective orders. Traffic citations and most Class C misdemeanors are handled in municipal or justice courts, and most misdemeanors and probate matters are handled in county-level courts. The district court has concurrent jurisdiction with county courts in certain civil matters as provided by Texas law.

Dallam County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Dallam County District Court

Dallam County 69th District Court serves the public as a general-jurisdiction trial court.

- Case types: felony criminal prosecutions; major civil disputes and injunctions; family law (divorce, custody, child support, termination/adoption); applications for protective orders related to family violence, stalking, or sexual assault; juvenile matters as assigned.
- Case filings: new cases, pleadings, and motions are filed with the Dallam County District Clerk, including electronic filing consistent with Texas rules.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, temporary orders, plea/sentencing hearings, bench and jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, and impaneling of jurors for trials (and grand juries as required); juror reporting and instructions.
- Records and orders: maintains the official court record, issues certified copies, and processes orders, judgments, and associated fees.