Pecos County District Court

Pecos County District Court cases in Pecos County, Fort Stockton, TX

The Pecos County 83rd District Court in Fort Stockton is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as the primary forum for major cases in Pecos County, handling felony criminal prosecutions; general civil actions involving larger monetary claims or equitable relief; family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support; and cases involving title to real property and injunctions. As a district court, it exercises original jurisdiction over these matters within the county and functions within the Texas state judicial system alongside county-level and justice courts that address lower-level offenses and smaller civil disputes.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Pecos County District Court

Pecos County 83rd District Court - core services and case types

- Criminal: Felony prosecutions (indictments, arraignments, pretrial motions, pleas, trials, sentencing), probation revocations, and related writs.
- Civil: General civil disputes within district-court jurisdiction (contracts, property, torts), injunctions, and other equitable relief.
- Family and juvenile: Divorce, custody/support (SAPCR), paternity, enforcement/modification, CPS/abuse‑neglect cases, and juvenile delinquency matters.
- Protective orders: Family‑violence, stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking protective orders (temporary and final).
- Case filings and records: Accepts e‑filings/in‑person filings; issues citations, subpoenas, writs; maintains the docket; provides copies/certified records subject to confidentiality rules.
- Court hearings: Schedules and conducts docket call, motion hearings, bench and jury trials; may use remote appearances when authorized.
- Jury services: Summons and qualifies jurors; coordinates panels; manages excuses/deferrals and juror compensation.
- Public access and support: Provides payment processing for court costs/fees, interpreter and ADA accommodations as required by law.