Hunt County District Court

Hunt County District Court cases in Hunt County, Greenville, TX

The Hunt County 196th District Court, based in Greenville, is a Texas state district court and a trial court of general jurisdiction for Hunt County. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases involving contracts, torts, real property, and requests for injunctive or declaratory relief; and family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support. The court also issues protective orders and hears other matters authorized by statute. Routine traffic citations and most Class C misdemeanors are typically handled by municipal or justice courts, not the district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Hunt County District Court

The Hunt County 196th District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public in felony criminal, significant civil, and family law matters. It:

- Hears felony cases (arraignments, pretrial hearings, pleas, jury/bench trials, sentencing).
- Adjudicates civil disputes seeking monetary damages or injunctive relief.
- Handles family law cases (divorce, child custody/support, enforcement, CPS) and issues family-violence protective orders.
- Conducts court hearings, motion practice, and trial settings; manages dockets and deadlines.
- Provides jury services (summons, qualification, voir dire, impaneling, juror support).
- Processes case filings through the District Clerk, maintains records, and issues orders/judgments.
- Enforces orders and coordinates with probation and pretrial services where applicable.
- Offers scheduling information, courtroom procedures, and accessibility accommodations.