Jones County District Court
Jones 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.
This guide contains information on Jones County’s 259th District Court.
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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 Jones County
The Jones County District Court is in the Jones County Courthouse at:
100 Courthouse Square, Anson, TX 79501
Phone: (325) 823-3731
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
Contact the Jones County District Clerk for more information on E-Filing.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Judge Brooks H. Hagler
101 Courthouse Square
2nd Floor
Anson, TX 79501
Phone: (325) 823-2721
This information is current as of April 6, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No | N/A | Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit the 259th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also see the 259th District Court Re-Certification of In-Person Operating Plans from January 2021.
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 (325) 823-3731 or by emailing lacey.hansen@co.jones.tx.us.
Also, read the Rules of Administration for the Seventh Administrative Judicial Region of Texas.
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 if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Administrator at (325) 823-2721 or by emailing santa.franco@co.jones.tx.us.
Articles
Articles in this guide
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Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics
This article explains the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Justice 101: The Client's Guide to Texas Civil Litigation
This article contains a link to a video that provides some background on the civil litigation system in Texas. -
What Court Staff Can and Cannot Do
Information on what type of services a court can offer. -
How to Set Aside a Default Judgment
This article explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment. -
Individual Rights and Navigating Court Proceedings During COVID-19
Learn how the court system and personal rights changed due to the pandemic and how to navigate them. -
Virtual Court
Some Texas courts will hold hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
How to E-File
This article provides an overview of e-filing as well as solutions to some common e-filing mistakes. -
Civil Trial Preparation
If your case is contested, then you will need to spend a lot of time preparing for trial. -
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.