Hutchinson County District Court

Hutchinson County District Court cases in Hutchinson County, Stinnett, TX

The Hutchinson County 84th District Court in Stinnett, Texas, is a Texas state district (trial) court of general jurisdiction serving Hutchinson County. It hears felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases within district-court jurisdiction (generally higher-dollar disputes, title to land, injunctions, and other equitable relief); and family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support, including protective orders. The court also handles juvenile delinquency proceedings and certain specialized statutory matters assigned to district courts. Routine traffic citations and most Class C misdemeanors are handled by municipal or justice courts, not by the 84th District Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Hutchinson County District Court

The Hutchinson County 84th District Court serves as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court, providing:

- Case types: felony criminal cases; significant civil disputes and equitable relief (injunctions, land/title, contract/tort); family law (divorce, custody, child support, paternity, termination); juvenile delinquency matters.
- Protective orders: intake and issuance of temporary and final orders in family-violence, stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking cases.
- Case filings: acceptance via the District Clerk (including e-filing), docket management, and entry of orders and judgments.
- Court proceedings: arraignments, motion hearings, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; bond and warrant decisions as authorized.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, voir dire, orientation, and compensation.
- Records and support: public access to case information and certified copies; referrals to mediation/ADR when appropriate; appointment of counsel for indigent defendants; enforcement of court orders.