Hale County District Court

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Hale County District Court cases in Hale County, Plainview, TX

The Hale County 64th District Court in Plainview, Texas, is a state district court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; major civil cases (typically higher-dollar disputes) including contract, tort, property, and injunction matters; and family law cases such as divorce, child custody, and child support. It also hears cases involving title to land and other equitable proceedings as authorized by law or local rules, and may receive contested probate or other matters transferred from county court when permitted by statute. Routine traffic offenses and most Class C misdemeanors are handled in justice or municipal courts, not in this district court.

Hale County District Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: District Court
County: Hale
Street Address: 225 Broadway
City: Plainview
Zip Code: 79072
Phone: 806-291-5226
Fax: 806-291-5206
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Website URL: http://www.halecounty.org/district_offices/district_clerk.php
Divisions / Services: Adult Probation
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: Docket Search
Jury Service: Jury Information
Languages: Multiple
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hale-County-District-Court/265065096854426
About / Additional Info: The 64th District Court is a general jurisdiction district court that serves Castro, Hale, and Swisher Counties, Texas. The main office of the 64th District Court is located at the Hale County Justice Center, 225 Broadway Street #5 Plainview TX, 79072-8050. The coordinator of the 64th District Court is Cynthia Santos. The court reporter is Debra Smith. The court bailiff is Dion Guerra.The 242nd District Court is a court of general jurisdiction serving Hale, Swisher, and Castro counties. In Hale County, the courtroom is located in the Justice Center, 225 Broadway Street #3 Plainview TX, 79072-8050. In Swisher and Castro Counties, the courtroom is located in the respective county courthouses in Tulia and Dimmitt, Texas.The Court has jurisdiction in felony criminal cases, family law cases, cases involving title to land, civil matters, election contests, and juvenile cases. In Hale County, Associate Judges first hear child support cases in which the State Attorney General is involved and which may then be appealed to the district court.

Services and Case Types Handled in Hale County District Court

The Hale County 64th District Court is a Texas state trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by adjudicating:
- Felony criminal cases (arraignments, pretrial hearings, pleas, jury/bench trials, sentencing).
- Major civil cases (contract, tort, property, injunctive relief).
- Family law (divorce, custody/visitation, child support, enforcement).
- Child-protection matters (DFPS/CPS).
- Protective orders for family violence, stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking.

Core services include accepting and processing case filings through the Hale County District Clerk (e-file or in person); docketing and conducting hearings, conferences, and trials; issuing orders and judgments; and coordinating jury services-summons, qualification, and juror management-for district-court trials. The court also handles post-judgment enforcement and maintains records access via the District Clerk.

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