Kenedy County District Court

Kenedy County District Court cases in Kenedy County, Sarita, TX

The Kenedy County 105th Judicial District Court in Sarita, Texas, is a state district court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases of general jurisdiction such as contract, tort, real property, and injunctive relief; and family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, and protective orders. It also hears petitions for expunctions and orders of nondisclosure. Routine traffic citations and most Class C misdemeanors are handled by justice or municipal courts, not this district court.

Kenedy County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Kenedy County District Court

Kenedy County's 105th Judicial District Court is a Texas trial court of general jurisdiction that serves the public by:

- Criminal: Handles felony cases (indictments, arraignments, pretrial motions, plea/sentencing, revocations, jury/bench trials) and related warrants.
- Civil: Hears higher-value civil disputes and equitable relief (injunctions, temporary restraining orders), property/title matters, and contract/tort claims.
- Family: Oversees divorce, custody/support, enforcement/modification, and issues family-violence protective orders and temporary orders.
- Records and remedies: Expunctions/nondisclosures, judgments, and certified copies via the District Clerk.

Core services:
- Case filings and e-filing intake, docketing, and scheduling.
- Court hearings: status conferences, motion hearings, and trials.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferral/excuse requests, empaneling, and juror payment.
- Court-appointed counsel appointments per indigent defense plans and issuance of standing/local orders.