Leon County District Court

Leon County District Court cases in Leon County, Centerville, TX

Leon County 12th District Court in Centerville is a Texas state district court, serving as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It hears felony criminal cases; family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support; and general civil disputes, including contract claims, personal injury suits, and property or land-title cases. The court can issue protective orders and other equitable relief within its jurisdiction. Routine misdemeanors and most traffic citations are typically handled by county, justice of the peace, or municipal courts rather than the district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Leon County District Court

Leon County's district court serves the public by:

- Accepting and managing case filings in felony criminal, significant civil disputes beyond lower-court limits, family law matters (divorce, custody, child support), and juvenile delinquency.
- Issuing protective orders for family violence, stalking, and sexual assault; handling enforcement and modifications.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, including arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, plea/sentencing, bench and jury trials, and probation revocation.
- Administering jury services: juror qualification, summons/deferrals, voir dire/selection, juror guidance and payment.
- Maintaining dockets and records; providing calendars, certified copies, and public access consistent with law.
- Managing bonds, warrants, injunctions/TROs, and writs; referring cases to mediation when appropriate.
- Coordinating with prosecutors, defense counsel, and victim services; appointing counsel for indigent defendants.