San Jacinto County District Court

San Jacinto County District Court cases in San Jacinto County, Coldspring, TX

The San Jacinto County 258th District Court in Coldspring, TX is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as the primary forum for major cases in the county, conducting jury and nonjury trials and handling pretrial and injunctive matters. Its docket commonly includes felony criminal prosecutions; general civil lawsuits (such as contract, tort, and property disputes); family law cases (including divorce, child custody, and child support); and juvenile delinquency proceedings. Routine traffic infractions and most misdemeanor cases are handled in justice, municipal, or county courts, not in this district court. The court exercises countywide jurisdiction within San Jacinto County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in San Jacinto County District Court

San Jacinto County 258th District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles:
- Felony criminal cases (indictments, pleas, trials, probation revocations, bond hearings).
- Civil disputes above the statutory threshold (contract, tort, property, injunctions).
- Family law matters (divorce, custody/SAPCR, child support, enforcement, CPS cases).
- Juvenile delinquency proceedings, as assigned.
- Protective orders for family violence, stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking.

Public-facing services include:
- Case filings via the San Jacinto County District Clerk (eFileTexas), issuance of citations and service.
- Court hearings and docket management: arraignments, pretrial and motion settings, bench/jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, voir dire, panel assignment, and juror compensation.
- Orders and judgments: temporary orders, warrants, bond conditions, and final judgments.
- Access to dockets and certified copies through the District Clerk; scheduling notices and continuance requests.