Montgomery County
Montgomery County was established on December 14, 1837, and covers 1,042 square miles of land area north of Houston. It is also one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States; its population grew by 55% between 2000 and 2010, 36% between 2010 and 2020, and another 14.6% between 2020 – 2023. As of July 2023, Montgomery County has an estimated population of 711,354.
The Montgomery County trial court system comprises District, County (Constitutional and Courts at Law), Justice of the Peace, Municipal, and Specialty Courts. The District Courts have original jurisdiction over all criminal and civil matters and typically handle felonies, civil matters involving $500 or more, family law cases, and cases outside the other courts' jurisdiction. The County Courts handle class A and B misdemeanors, civil actions up to $200,000, juvenile cases, domestic relations cases, and probate matters. The Justice of the Peace Courts handles class C misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and civil matters (including small claims) up to $10,000, while the Municipal Courts also handle class C misdemeanors and ordinance violations within their respective municipal jurisdictions. The Specialty Courts offer tailored programs that focus on rehabilitating offenders through intensive supervision, treatment, and support, ultimately aiming to reduce recidivism rates.
Smith County public court records encompass a variety of documents generated or received during court proceedings in the county. They include witness statements, subpoenas, depositions, trial transcripts, testimonies, verdicts, and judgments. These court records are maintained by the county's District and County Clerks, who are also tasked with making them accessible to interested parties upon request.
To this end, the District and County Clerk provide Case Inquiry (for District court records) and Court Records Inquiry (for County court records) platforms that you can use to access Montgomery County court records online. You can also access and obtain copies of these records in person at the appropriate court where the case in question was handled. Be aware that fees may apply.
