Zapata County District Court

Zapata County District Court cases in Zapata County, Zapata, TX

The Zapata County 49th District Court is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) located in Zapata, TX. It serves as the county's primary forum for major cases, including felony criminal prosecutions; civil lawsuits involving higher dollar amounts or significant disputes (contracts, torts, real property); family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, and protective orders; and juvenile delinquency cases. The court also issues injunctions and other equitable relief. Routine traffic citations and most Class C misdemeanors are handled by local justice or municipal courts, not the district court. This court operates within the state judicial system and handles cases arising in Zapata County within its jurisdiction.

Zapata County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Zapata County District Court

Zapata County 49th District Court is a Texas court of general jurisdiction serving the public by hearing:
- Felony criminal matters (indictments, pretrial, trials, sentencing, revocations).
- Civil lawsuits not assigned to lower courts (injunctions, contract/tort disputes, declaratory relief).
- Family law (divorce, custody, child support) and child-protection (CPS) cases.
- Juvenile delinquency proceedings.
- Protective orders related to family violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

Core services:
- Case filings and records maintained through the District Clerk (e-file/in-person), including issuance of citations and writs.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, conferences, and trials (bench and jury).
- Jury services: summons, qualification, voir dire, and juror support during trials.
- Processing protective-order applications, temporary orders, final orders, and enforcement.
- Orders, judgments, and docket information made available consistent with law and confidentiality rules.