Kinney County District Court

Kinney County District Court cases in Kinney County, Brackettville, TX

The Kinney County 63rd District Court in Brackettville is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving the 63rd Judicial District. It functions as the primary local trial court for major matters, handling felony criminal cases; general civil cases within district-court jurisdiction (including higher-value disputes, injunctive relief, and land/title issues); and family law matters such as divorce, child custody and support, and protective orders. The court also hears juvenile delinquency cases. Routine traffic citations and other Class C misdemeanors are handled by municipal or justice courts, not by this district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Kinney County District Court

The Kinney County 63rd District Court serves the public as Kinney County's trial court of general jurisdiction.

- Criminal: felony filings, arraignments, pretrial proceedings, trials, sentencings, probation revocations, related writs, and bond forfeitures.
- Civil: higher-value disputes, real property matters, injunctions, and declaratory relief.
- Family and juvenile: divorce, custody and support, CPS/child protection, enforcement, and juvenile delinquency.
- Protective orders: family violence, stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking.
- Case filings and records: processed by the District Clerk (including eFileTexas); pleadings, motions, exhibits, fees; docket and judgment access.
- Court hearings: docket settings, status conferences, and bench or jury trials.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, check-in, orientation, and juror payment.
- Public services: interpreter scheduling and ADA accommodations; informational assistance (no legal advice).