Van Zandt County District Court

Van Zandt County District Court cases in Van Zandt County, Canton, TX

The Van Zandt County 294th Judicial District Court in Canton, TX is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases typically exceeding $500 in controversy; family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, and protective orders; and juvenile matters as provided by law. The court also hears requests for injunctive and declaratory relief and certain misdemeanor cases involving official misconduct. It functions as a primary trial forum within the county's judicial system, distinct from county, justice, and municipal courts. Routine traffic citations and most Class C misdemeanors are handled by justice or municipal courts, not the 294th District Court.

Van Zandt County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Van Zandt County District Court

Van Zandt County's 294th District Court is a Texas trial court of general jurisdiction. It hears:
- Felony criminal matters.
- Civil cases (contract, tort, real property, injunctive relief).
- Family law (divorce, custody/SAPCR, child support, enforcement, name changes).
- Juvenile delinquency and child-protection/CPS matters, as assigned.

Services for the public include:
- Case filings via the District Clerk (including e-filing) and issuance of orders, judgments, writs, and warrants.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial motions, temporary orders, plea/sentencing, bench and jury trials.
- Protective orders: applications and hearings for family-violence, sexual-assault, stalking, or trafficking protective orders (temporary ex parte and final).
- Jury services: summoning, qualification, voir dire, and juror management for trials.
- Access to dockets and case records in accordance with clerk policies.