Rusk County District Court

Rusk County District Court cases in Rusk County, Henderson, TX

The 4th Judicial District Court of Rusk County, located in Henderson, is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves Rusk County and handles major civil and criminal matters. Its docket includes felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits such as personal injury, contract disputes, and real property/title disputes; family law matters (divorce, child custody, and support); and juvenile cases. The court can issue injunctions and other equitable relief and functions as the county's primary forum for cases beyond the limited jurisdiction of justice, municipal, or county courts; routine traffic infractions are typically handled outside this court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Rusk County District Court

Rusk County 4th District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court that serves the public by processing case filings, conducting hearings and trials, and issuing enforceable orders. It handles:
- Criminal: felony prosecutions and related proceedings.
- Civil: higher-value disputes, contracts, torts, property, and injunctive relief.
- Family and Juvenile: divorce, custody, child support, termination of parental rights, and juvenile delinquency.
- Protective Orders: family violence, stalking, and sexual assault protective orders.

Core services include:
- Accepting and docketing electronic/paper filings; maintaining records and providing certified copies.
- Scheduling and holding arraignments, motion hearings, pretrial conferences, sentencings, and bench or jury trials.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, empanelment, and juror management.
- Issuing orders and writs (protective orders, injunctions, warrants, and habeas corpus where authorized).

The court works with the district clerk and justice partners to deliver timely adjudication.