Jefferson County District Courts
Jefferson County
Overview
Guide Overview
Civil District Courts hear all family and civil law issues including divorce cases, custody issues, child abuse and neglect (involving the Department of Family and Protective Services, or CPS) cases, cases involving title to land, and civil matters where the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more.
The 58th, 60th, 136th, and 172nd District Courts handle all civil cases. The 279th and 317th District Courts handle all family law and juvenile cases.
This guide contains information on all the District Courts, Associate Courts, and the Jefferson County Child Support (IV-D) Court.
Texas Law Help is working with courts around the state to provide you with accurate information. To help improve upon the information that is available, please leave any comments or recommendations in this Virtual Court Content Survey.
Research Tips
Read our articles on Zoom and how to use it to prepare for your hearing. You should also read the following documents uploaded by the District Clerk:
Common questions about Jefferson County
The Jefferson County District Courts are in the Jefferson County Courthouse at 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Main Phone: (409) 835-8580
Family Law: (409) 835-8654
Child Support: (409) 835-8425
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can use the Jefferson County Portal available on the District Clerk’s webpage for case information after creating an account. You can also visit the Civil and Family Records Desk.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
You can also read more about E-Filing on the District Clerk's webpage including answers to E-Filing Frequently Asked Questions.
Each court has daily dockets and trial dockets available on the respective court’s homepage.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable W. Kent Walston
Jefferson County Courthouse
1149 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: (409) 835-8434
Fax: (409) 835-8552
Watch the 58th District Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of March 27, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. Contact the court for information. |
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.
Honorable Justin Sanderson
Jefferson County Courthouse
1149 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: (409) 835-8472
Fax: (409) 784-5849
This information is current as of March 27, 2023
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. Contact the court for information. |
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.
Honorable Baylor Wortham
Jefferson County Courthouse
1149 Pearl Street
Room 204
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: (409) 835-8481
Fax: (409) 835-8552
Watch the 136th District Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of March 27, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. Contact the court for information. |
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.
Honorable Mitch Templeton
Jefferson County Courthouse
1149 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: (409) 835-8485
Fax: (409) 784-5829
Watch the 172nd District Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of March 27, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. Contact the court for information. |
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.
Honorable Randy Shelton
Jefferson County Courthouse
1149 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: (409) 835-8655
Fax: (409) 835-8764
Watch the 279th District Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of March 27, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. Contact the court for information. |
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.
Honorable Gordon Friesz
Jefferson County Courthouse
1149 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: (409) 835-8588
Fax: (409) 839-2376
Watch the 317th District Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of March 27, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. Contact the court for information. |
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.
Honorable Winton (Jay) D. Webster
Jefferson County Courthouse
1149 Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: (936) 538-8047
Watch IV-D Child Support Court No. 13’s live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of March 27, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. Contact the court for information. |
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.
Related Articles
Related Articles
-
Appealing a Judgment in Texas
This article describes the appeals guide for self-represented people in Texas. -
Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics
This article explains the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Tips for the Courtroom
This article tells you general information on what to do and not to do in a courtroom. -
Statutes of Limitations in Civil Lawsuits
This article explains statutes of limitations in Texas. -
What Court Staff Can and Cannot Do
This article explains the role of court staff. -
How to Set Aside a Default Judgment
This article explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment. -
The Right to a Language Interpreter
What to do if you need an interpreter. -
Pro Se Divorce Handbook: Representing Yourself
Divorces can be painful and complex. That is why most people seek legal help. This is a resource for those who accept the challenge to be their own... -
Sensitive Data
This article provides information on protected sensitive data; data that appears in public records; and sealing records. -
Virtual Court and Child Support (IV-D)
Some IV-D Courts (child support court) are now holding hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
How to E-File
This article provides an overview of e-filing, plus solutions to some common e-filing mistakes. -
Court-Appointed Attorneys as a Disability Accommodation in Civil Cases
This article answers frequently asked questions about court-appointed attorneys as an accommodation for Texans with disabilities. -
How to Use Zoom
Access all available resources on how to use Zoom's video platform for virtual court hearings on your desktop or mobile phone.