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Grayson County Courts at Law

Grayson County

Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Grayson County Courts at Law.
Overview

Guide Overview

County Courts at Law have concurrent jurisdiction with the Grayson County Justice of the Peace Courts. County Courts at Law hear civil cases where the amount in controversy is between $500–$250,000, eminent domain cases, protective orders, family law cases, class A or B misdemeanor criminal offenses, and appeals of: 

  • Final rulings and decisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, 

  • Grayson County Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts, and 

  • State Office of Administrative Hearings concerning Administrative License Revocations. 

Texas Government Code 25.0003 and 25.0932

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Common questions about Grayson County

The Grayson County Courts are in the Grayson County Justice Center at 200 S. Crockett Street, Sherman, Texas 75090. 

Phone: (903) 813-4241 
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can use the Grayson County Judicial Records Search available on the Grayson County website. You can also contact or visit the County Clerk's Office for information on your case.

You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.

Click on “Court Calendar” on the Grayson County Judicial Records Search and search by Judicial Officer.

Instructions & Forms

Honorable James C. Henderson 

200 S. Crockett Street 
Sherman, Texas 75090 

Phone: (903) 813-4324 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) 

Watch County Court at Law No. 1’s court live stream on YouTube

This information is current as of April 11, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
No. Zoom. Yes. Hearings may be virtual at a party's request if good cause is shown.

You can visit County Court at Law No. 1’s homepage for the most up-to-date information.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the County Clerk’s Office with any questions at (903) 813-4241 or briana.savage@co.grayson.tx.us.  

All motions must include a Certificate of Conference stating you made an effort to resolve the motion with all other parties and lawyers before filing. 

Read County Court at Law No. 1’s Standing Orders page seven for more information.

Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.

Yes. The Court will grant a request for a virtual hearing if good cause is shown. Good cause is determined by the court but may include if you are part of a vulnerable population or other matters keeping you from in person court come up. 

Read the Grayson County Courts Minimum Standard Health Protocols for more information.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Maria Ornelas at (903) 813-4324 or maria.ornelas@co.grayson.tx.us.

Honorable Richard Dunn 

200 S. Crockett Street 
Sherman, Texas 75090 

Phone: (903) 813-4324 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) 

This information is current as of April 11, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
No. Zoom. Yes. Hearings may be virtual at a party's request if good cause is shown.

You can visit County Court at Law No. 2’s homepage for the most up-to-date information.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the County Clerk’s Office with any questions at (903) 813-4241 or briana.savage@co.grayson.tx.us.  

All motions must include a Certificate of Conference stating you made an effort to resolve the motion with all other parties and lawyers before filing. 

Read County Court at Law No. 1’s Standing Orders page seven for more information.

Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.

Yes. The Court will grant a request for a virtual hearing if good cause is shown. Good cause is determined by the court but may include if you are part of a vulnerable population or other matters keeping you from in person court come up. 

Read the Grayson County Courts Minimum Standard Health Protocols for more information.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Maria Ornelas at (903) 813-4324 or maria.ornelas@co.grayson.tx.us.

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