Jefferson County District Courts

You can visit the 58th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information. Read the Open Courts Video Conferencing page to learn more.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (409) 835-8580 or districtclerk@jeffcotx.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. 

Also, read the 58th District Court’s Second Amended Order Designating All Cases E-File and Setting Forth Certain Requirements in E-File Cases for more details.

Upon request of any party or at the Court’s own decision, a hearing can be set to help the case move forward. Contact the court coordinator to set a hearing in your case. You can find the 58th District Court’s trial and daily hearing docket on its homepage. 

Read the 58th District Court’s Notice of Change to Docket Call/Announcement Procedure for information on docket call procedures.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

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. Read the 58th District Court’s Pretrial Guidelines to learn about evidence guidelines for trials.

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 Sydney Moreau at (409) 835-8434 or Sydney.Moreau@jeffcotx.us.

You can visit the 60th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information. Read the Open Courts Video Conferencing page to learn more.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (409) 835-8580 or districtclerk@jeffcotx.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. 

Also, read the 60th District Court’s Order Designating All Cases E-File and Setting Forth Certain Requirements in E-File Cases for more details. 

Upon request of any party or at the Court’s own decision, a hearing can be set to help the case move forward. Contact the court coordinator to set a hearing in your case. You can find the 60th District Court’s daily docket and trial schedule on its homepage.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

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 Cathy Dollinger at (409) 835-8472 or Cathy.Dollinger@jeffcotx.us.

You can visit the 136th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information. Read the Open Courts Video Conferencing page to learn more.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (409) 835-8580 or districtclerk@jeffcotx.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 the 136th District Court’s Pertinent Court Information Notice for information on the Court’s filing procedures.

To schedule a hearing, contact the court coordinator by phone or email. Hearings are held throughout the week between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., subject to the court’s availability. If the Court is in trial, hearings are conducted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cases are typically allowed 15 minutes per hearing, if more time is needed, you must notify the court coordinator when scheduling the hearing. You can find the 136th District Court’s trial and daily hearing docket on its homepage. 

Read the 136th District Court’s Pertinent Court Information Notice for information on the Court’s procedures.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

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 Dana Marshburn at (409) 835-8481 or Dana.Marshburn@jeffcotx.us.

You can visit the 172nd District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information. Read the Open Courts Video Conferencing page to learn more.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (409) 835-8580 or districtclerk@jeffcotx.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 the 172nd District Court’s Order Designating All Cases E-File and Setting Forth Certain Requirements in E-File Cases for information on the Court’s filing procedures.

Upon request of any party or at the Court’s own decision, a hearing can be set to help the case move forward. Contact the court coordinator to set a hearing in your case. You can find the 172nd District Court’s daily docket and trial schedule on its homepage.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

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 Sheri Sutton at (409) 835-8485 or Sheri.Sutton@jeffcotx.us.

You can visit the 279th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information. Read the Open Courts Video Conferencing page to learn more.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (409) 835-8580 or districtclerk@jeffcotx.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 the 279th District Court’s Standing Orders for more information.

Upon request of any party or at the Court’s own decision, a hearing can be set to help the case move forward. Contact the court coordinator to set a hearing in your case. You can find the 279th District Court’s daily docket and trial schedule on its homepage.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

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 Rene Crum at (409) 835-8655 or rene.crum@jeffcotx.us.  

You can also contact the Jefferson County District Clerk’s Family Law Division at (409) 835-8654.

You can visit the 317th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information. Read the Open Courts Video Conferencing page to learn more.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (409) 835-8580 or districtclerk@jeffcotx.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 the 317th District Court’s Standing Orders for more information.

The 317th District Court’s schedule is as follows: 

• Regular Docket days—Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 

• CPS/Juvenile Day—Thursdays. 

• Uncontested Divorce Docket—Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m., by appointment only. 

Read the 317th District Court’s Information Sheet to learn about scheduling hearings for uncontested divorces, temporary hearings, and contested final trials. 

Upon request of any party or at the Court’s own decision, a hearing can be set to help the case move forward. Contact the court coordinator to set a hearing in your case. You can find the 317th District Court’s daily docket and trial schedule on its homepage.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

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 Maritza Barrera at (409) 835-8588 or Maritza.Vargas@jeffcotx.us.  

You can also contact the Jefferson County District Clerk’s Family Law Division at (409) 835-8654.

The Title IV-D Child Support Court does not have a home page to visit. Contact the court for information. Read the Open Courts Video Conferencing page to learn more.

All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (409) 835-8580 or districtclerk@jeffcotx.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.

Contact the court to schedule a hearing.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

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 Kelly Hamilton at (936) 538-8047.

You can also contact the Jefferson County District Clerk’s Child Support Division at (409) 835-8425.