Morris County District Court

Morris County District Court cases in Morris County, Daingerfield, TX

The Morris County 76th District Court in Daingerfield is a Texas state district court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It conducts jury and bench trials and handles felony criminal prosecutions; major civil disputes such as contract, personal injury, property/land title, and injunctions; and family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, and family‑violence protective orders. The court also hears juvenile delinquency proceedings and cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS). Routine Class C traffic citations are handled in municipal or justice courts, not in this court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Morris County District Court

Morris County's 76th District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by adjudicating:
- Criminal: felony charges (arraignments, pretrial hearings, pleas, jury/bench trials, sentencing).
- Civil: higher-value disputes, injunctions, and other complex civil matters.
- Family: divorce, custody, child support, enforcement, and modifications.
- Juvenile: delinquency and related proceedings.
- Protective orders: family-violence and stalking protective orders, including temporary and final orders.

Core services include:
- Case filings: accepts civil, family, and felony filings via the District Clerk; manages docketing, notices, and orders.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts hearings, trials, and conferences; issues rulings and judgments.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, voir dire, and jury trial management.
- Records and compliance: maintains case records, processes fees and fines, and provides access to orders and settings.