Fayette County District Court

Fayette County District Court cases in Fayette County, La Grange, TX

Fayette County 155th District Court in La Grange is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Fayette County. It hears felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases of higher monetary value and matters involving title to land, injunctions, and other general civil claims; family law cases such as divorce, child custody, and child support; juvenile delinquency proceedings; and protective-order matters. It does not handle fine-only traffic citations or most misdemeanors, which are typically heard in municipal, justice, or county courts. As a district court, it functions as the primary venue for major civil and criminal trials within the county.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Fayette County District Court

The Fayette County 155th District Court is a Texas trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:

- Hearing felony criminal cases (e.g., arraignments, bond and pretrial motions, plea hearings, trials, probation revocations).
- Adjudicating major civil matters (contract, personal injury, property, injunctions, and restraining orders).
- Handling family law cases (divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, enforcement, and modifications).
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders related to family violence, stalking, or harassment (including ex parte and final orders).

Core services include:
- Case filings and e-filing processed through the District Clerk; fee collection and docket management.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, conferences, and both jury and bench trials.
- Jury services: summoning panels, managing voir dire, juror qualifications, deferrals, and service.
- Orders, judgments, and settings communicated via the court's docket and clerk.