Hood County District Court

Hood County District Court cases in Hood County, Granbury, TX

The Hood County 355th District Court in Granbury is a Texas state district court, serving as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases including contract and tort disputes, injunctive and other equitable relief, and other matters within district court jurisdiction; and most family law proceedings such as divorce, child custody, and child support. It is a court of record that conducts jury and bench trials, hearings, and issues orders and judgments. Lower-level misdemeanors and traffic offenses are typically handled by county, justice, or municipal courts rather than the district court. Its territorial jurisdiction covers Hood County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Hood County District Court

The Hood County 355th Judicial District Court is the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. It hears:
- Felony criminal matters (indictments, pretrial, trials, sentencings, probation revocations).
- Civil lawsuits of higher value and equitable relief (injunctions, title disputes).
- Family law (divorce, custody, child support, enforcement) and Child Protective Services cases.
- Juvenile delinquency proceedings.
Core public services include:
- Case filings via the District Clerk/eFileTexas; issuance of citations, subpoenas, and orders.
- Court hearings and trials: settings for arraignments, motion practice, status conferences, bench and jury trials.
- Protective orders: temporary and final orders for family violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, deferrals, and empaneling for criminal and civil trials.
The court coordinates dockets, manages compliance with orders, and provides access to case information through the District Clerk.