Goliad County District Court

Goliad County District Court cases in Goliad County, Goliad, TX

The Goliad County 24th District Court in Goliad, Texas, is a state district (trial) court of general jurisdiction. It serves as the county's primary forum for major civil and criminal matters, conducting jury and bench trials and issuing orders and judgments. Its docket commonly includes felony criminal cases; civil disputes typically exceeding $500 (e.g., personal injury, contract, and real property cases); family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support; juvenile delinquency; child-protection (CPS) cases; and requests for injunctions and other equitable relief. Routine misdemeanors and most traffic citations are handled by justice or municipal courts, not by the district court.

Goliad County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Goliad County District Court

Goliad County's 24th District Court is a Texas trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:

- Criminal: felony cases, related motions, pleas, and trials.
- Civil: disputes within district-court jurisdiction and requests for injunctive relief.
- Family/juvenile: divorce, custody/child support, child-protection (CPS), and juvenile delinquency.
- Protective orders: filing, hearings, and issuance for family violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

Key services:
- Case filings and records via the Goliad County District Clerk, including e-filing, new suits, motions, and citations.
- Court proceedings: scheduling/dockets, pretrials, evidentiary hearings, bench and jury trials, and post-judgment enforcement.
- Jury services: summons and qualification, deferrals, check-in, and juror payment.
- Orders and writs: issuance of judgments, warrants, and writs.