Henderson County District Court

Henderson County District Court cases in Henderson County, Athens, TX

The Henderson County 3rd District Court in Athens, Texas is a state district court, serving as a trial court of general jurisdiction for Henderson County. It handles felony criminal cases; general civil litigation including higher-value disputes, real property and injunction matters; and family law proceedings such as divorce, child custody, and child support. The court also issues protective orders and oversees enforcement of civil and family judgments. Routine misdemeanors and Class C traffic offenses are generally addressed in county, justice, or municipal courts rather than in this district court.

Henderson County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Henderson County District Court

Henderson County 3rd District Court (Texas) is a trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by handling:
- Felony criminal cases: indictments, pretrial hearings, trials, and sentencings.
- Civil disputes generally over $500: contracts, property, personal injury, and injunctive/declaratory relief.
- Family law: divorce, child custody and support, enforcement, and Child Protective Services/parental‑rights cases.
The court hears and issues protective orders related to family violence and stalking.
Core services include scheduling and conducting court hearings (arraignments, motion hearings, bench and jury trials), entering orders and judgments, and managing jury services (summons, qualification, voir dire, attendance).
Case filings, records, certified copies, and jury administration are processed through the Henderson County District Clerk, with e‑filing available. Public access to dockets and proceedings is provided as permitted by law.