Frio County District Court

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Databases Updated on Oct 14, 2025

Frio County District Court cases in Frio County, Pearsall, TX

The Frio County 81st District Court in Pearsall, Texas, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves Frio County within the 81st Judicial District and handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil lawsuits typically involving amounts in controversy greater than $200, as well as cases concerning title to land and injunctive relief; and family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support. It has jurisdiction over juvenile proceedings as provided by law and certain misdemeanors involving official misconduct. Routine traffic citations and most Class C misdemeanors are handled in municipal or justice courts, not in this district court.

Frio County District Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: District Court
County: Frio
Street Address: 500 E San Antonio St, #8
City: Pearsall
Zip Code: 78061
Phone: 830-334-8073
Fax: 830-334-0047
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Website URL: http://www.co.frio.tx.us/page/frio.district.clerk
Divisions / Services: Probation - Phone: 830-393-7317, Fax: 830-393-7326
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: Dockets
Jury Service: Jury Duty
Languages: Multiple
ADA: ADA Coordinator - Dale Stein
ADA Phone: 830-334-0085
ADA Fax / Email: 830-334-0086

Services and Case Types Handled in Frio County District Court

Frio County 81st District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by:
- Hearing felony criminal matters (pretrial, motion hearings, plea, trial, and sentencing).
- Adjudicating civil disputes (generally over $200), including contract, tort, property, and injunctive relief.
- Handling family law: divorce, custody/visitation, child support, parentage, CPS/DFPS child-protection suits, and enforcement.
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders for family violence, stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking (temporary and final).
- Overseeing juvenile delinquency proceedings as authorized.
- Managing case filings via the District Clerk (new suits, motions, e-filing), setting dockets, and ruling on discovery.
- Providing jury services: summons/qualification, voir dire, and jury trials.
- Maintaining records, calendars, and certified copies; processing orders and judgments.

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