Erath County District Court

Erath County District Court cases in Erath County, Stephenville, TX

The Erath County 266th District Court in Stephenville, Texas, is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It handles higher-level trial matters for the county, including felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits with larger amounts in controversy and matters involving title to land; family law cases such as divorce, child custody, and child support; and juvenile proceedings. The court also issues protective orders and hears requests for injunctive relief. Routine traffic offenses and other Class C misdemeanor cases are handled in municipal or justice courts, not in the district court.

Erath County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Erath County District Court

Erath County's 266th District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public in criminal, civil, and family matters.

Case types:
- Felony criminal cases (indictments, arraignments, pretrial motions, trials, sentencings; probation/bond matters).
- Civil disputes over the district threshold (contract, tort, property, injunctions).
- Family law (divorce, custody/SAPCR, child support, enforcement).
- Juvenile delinquency.
- Protective orders (family violence, stalking, sexual assault, trafficking).
- Record relief (expunctions/nondisclosures), election contests, and other matters authorized by law.

Main services:
- Receives and processes case filings via the Erath County District Clerk (including eFile); assigns settings.
- Schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, and jury/non-jury trials; manages dockets and continuances.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, orientation, voir dire, and panel management.
- Issues orders, judgments, warrants, writs; sets bonds; enforces orders.
- Provides calendars and access to records through the District Clerk consistent with law.