Smith County District Court

Smith County District Court cases in Smith County, Tyler, TX

The Smith County 7th District Court in Tyler, Texas, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It serves as a primary court of record for Smith County, handling felony criminal prosecutions and general civil cases involving higher-value claims and equitable relief. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial hearings, jury and bench trials, and post-judgment proceedings within its jurisdiction. Routine traffic citations and other Class C misdemeanors are handled by municipal or justice courts, and most misdemeanor criminal cases are heard in county courts at law rather than in the 7th District Court.

Smith County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Smith County District Court

Smith County 7th District Court is a Texas state district court of general jurisdiction serving the public by adjudicating:
- Felony criminal cases: indictments, arraignments, pretrial motions, pleas, jury/nonjury trials, sentencing, probation revocations.
- Major civil matters: contract, tort, property, injunctive relief, contempt, and enforcement of judgments.
- Statutory applications: expunctions and, when authorized, protective orders related to family violence, stalking, trafficking, or sexual assault.

Core services and processes:
- Case filings and records managed through the Smith County District Clerk (including e-filing, fees, and subpoenas).
- Court hearings and trial dockets scheduled and conducted by the court.
- Jury services for trials in this court (summons, qualification, voir dire, juror management, and payment) coordinated by the county's jury office.
- Alternative dispute resolution referrals where appropriate.
- Public access to calendars and case information consistent with law and local rules.