Houston County District Court

Houston County District Court cases in Houston County, Crockett, TX

The Houston County 3rd Judicial District Court in Crockett, Texas, is a state district court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It hears felony criminal cases; higher-value civil disputes beyond the jurisdiction of justice or county courts (including contract, personal-injury, and property cases); and family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support. The court also exercises jurisdiction over suits involving title to land and requests for injunctive or other equitable relief. Routine traffic citations and most misdemeanors are handled in justice, municipal, or county courts, not in this district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Houston County District Court

Houston County 3rd District Court (Minnesota) is the general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public in Houston County. It handles:
- Criminal cases (felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor)
- Civil lawsuits
- Family matters (divorce, custody, child support)
- Juvenile delinquency and child protection
- Probate/estate and guardianship
- Traffic/parking
- Small claims (conciliation court)
- Name changes

Core services include:
- Case intake and filings (eFiling/eService for attorneys; clerk filing for self-represented litigants)
- Court hearings and trials (in-person or remote), calendaring, and scheduling
- Protective orders: Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and juror support
- Records, copies, and case searches
- Fine, fee, and restitution payments; citation and warrant processing
- Court administration support: forms, self-help referrals, interpreters, and ADA accommodations

The court manages cases from filing through disposition and enforces court orders.