Live Oak County District Court

Live Oak County District Court cases in Live Oak County, George West, TX

Live Oak County 36th District Court in George West, Texas, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Live Oak County within the 36th Judicial District. It hears felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $500 and other general civil matters (including injunctions and title to land); family law cases such as divorce, child custody, and child support; juvenile proceedings; and applications for protective orders. Misdemeanor and traffic matters are generally handled by county, justice, or municipal courts.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Live Oak County District Court

Live Oak County 36th District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court that serves the public by:

- Criminal: felony prosecutions (indictments, arraignments, pretrial conferences, pleas, jury/bench trials, sentencing) and post‑conviction matters.
- Civil: general civil disputes, injunctions, declaratory relief, expunctions, and name changes.
- Family: divorce, child custody/support, enforcement, CPS matters, and family‑violence protective orders.
- Juvenile: delinquency proceedings and related hearings.

Core services include:
- Case filings and records via the District Clerk, including e‑filing; issuance of citations, subpoenas, and writs.
- Court hearings and trials: docketing, scheduling, orders, and judgments.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, empaneling, and juror compensation.
- Protective orders: intake of applications, temporary ex parte relief, and final hearings.
- Additional judicial actions as authorized by law (e.g., warrants and contempt proceedings).