Hays County District Court

Hays County District Court cases in Hays County, San Marcos, TX

The Hays County 22nd District Court in San Marcos is a Texas state district (trial) court of general jurisdiction. It adjudicates felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits typically exceeding $200 in controversy and matters in equity; family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and protective orders; and juvenile delinquency proceedings. The court also hears applications for injunctions and other extraordinary relief and may review certain administrative actions. Routine Class C traffic offenses and most fine-only misdemeanors are handled by municipal or justice courts, not this court. The 22nd District Court conducts jury and bench trials, pretrial hearings, and post-judgment enforcement for cases within Hays County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Hays County District Court

Hays County 22nd District Court serves the public as a general-jurisdiction court.

Case types:
- Criminal: felony offenses, indictments, pretrial motions, pleas, jury/bench trials, sentencing, probation revocations.
- Civil: higher-value civil disputes, contract/tort/property matters, declaratory and injunctive relief.
- Family/Juvenile: divorce, custody/child support, enforcement, CPS/termination of parental rights, juvenile delinquency.
- Protective orders: family-violence, stalking, and sexual-assault protective orders and related hearings.

Core services:
- Case filings and records via the Hays County District Clerk (including e-filing); issuance of citations, notices, and writs.
- Court hearings: arraignments, status/pretrial settings, motion hearings, trials, and post-judgment enforcement.
- Jury services: coordination of summons, qualification, voir dire, empaneling, and juror management for trials.
- Orders and compliance: entry of judgments, scheduling orders, restitution, bond matters, and referrals (e.g., mediation).