Harrison County District Court

Harrison County District Court cases in Harrison County, Marshall, TX

The Harrison County 71st Judicial District Court in Marshall, Texas, is a state district court and a general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits of substantial value and matters involving title to land, injunctions, and other equitable relief; family law cases such as divorce, child custody, and child support; and juvenile delinquency proceedings. The court also issues protective orders and addresses other matters assigned by statute. Misdemeanor offenses and routine traffic citations are typically heard in county, justice, or municipal courts rather than in the district court.

Harrison County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Harrison County District Court

The Harrison County 71st District Court is a Texas trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal: felony cases from indictment through sentencing and probation revocations.
- Civil: contract, tort, real property, injunctions, declaratory relief, and tax suits.
- Family/juvenile: divorce, custody, child support, enforcement, termination/adoption, and juvenile delinquency (as assigned).
- Protective orders: temporary and final orders for family violence, stalking, and sexual assault, plus enforcement.

Public-facing services include:
- Case filings and records via the District Clerk (including e-filing) and docket management.
- Court hearings and trials, including remote settings when scheduled.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, voir dire, and jury trials in coordination with the District Clerk.
- Issuance of orders and writs, and case scheduling.