Limestone County District Court

Limestone County District Court cases in Limestone County, Groesbeck, TX

The Limestone County 77th District Court in Groesbeck is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as the primary venue for higher-level cases, including felony criminal prosecutions; civil lawsuits involving larger monetary claims or requests for injunctive/declaratory relief; family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, and protective orders; and juvenile delinquency proceedings. The court also hears bond forfeitures and petitions for expunction or orders of nondisclosure as authorized by statute. Class C traffic offenses, most misdemeanors, and most probate matters are handled in county, justice, or municipal courts rather than in this district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Limestone County District Court

The Limestone County 77th District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by:

- Case intake and filings: felony criminal cases; major civil disputes (contracts, torts, property); family law (divorce, custody, support); and other matters as authorized.
- Protective orders: accepts applications, issues temporary and final family-violence/stalking protective orders, and enforces compliance.
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, plea hearings, motions, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Jury services: summons and qualification, voir dire, empaneling, juror instructions, and handling excuses or deferrals.
- Orders and records: issuance of judgments, warrants, and writs; coordination with the District Clerk for e-filing, fees, schedules, and access to case records.
- Compliance and enforcement: bond matters, probation conditions, contempt, and enforcement of court orders.