Yoakum County District Court

Yoakum County District Court cases in Yoakum County, Plains, TX

The Yoakum County 121st District Court in Plains, Texas, is a Texas state district trial court of general jurisdiction serving Yoakum County. It hears felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases such as contract, tort, and property disputes; and family-law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, and protective orders. The court also handles juvenile proceedings and cases involving injunctions and other equitable relief, and it has authority to issue writs as provided by law. Routine traffic citations and most Class C misdemeanors are handled in municipal or justice courts, not in the district court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Yoakum County District Court

Yoakum County 121st District Court provides general-jurisdiction trial court services to the public.

- Case types: felony criminal cases (e.g., assault, drug offenses), significant civil disputes (contracts, personal injury, property/title), family law (divorce, child custody/support, enforcement), and juvenile delinquency matters (where designated). It also handles applications for protective orders related to family violence, stalking, and sexual assault.

- Core services:
- Case filings: Civil, family, and criminal pleadings are filed with the Yoakum County District Clerk (including e-filing).
- Court hearings and trials: Arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; docket scheduling and courtroom management.
- Jury services: Summoning, qualification, selection, and management of jurors for trials.
- Orders and records: Issuance of judgments, injunctions, and protective orders; official case records and certified copies provided through the District Clerk.