Potter County Courts at Law
Potter County
Overview
Guide Overview
County Courts at Law hear civil cases where the amount in controversy is $500-$25,000, eminent domain cases, protective orders under Texas Family Code chapter 71, class A or B misdemeanor criminal offenses, and appeals of:
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Final rulings and decisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission,
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Potter County Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts, and
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State Office of Administrative Hearings concerning Administrative License Revocations.
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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 Potter County Clerk:
Common questions about Potter County
The Potter County Courts are in the Potter County Courts Building at 501 South Fillmore, Amarillo, Texas 79101. The County Clerk’s mailing address is P.O. Box 9638, Amarillo, Texas 79105.
Phone: (806) 379-2275
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can use the Potter District and County Courts Case Portal to search for information on your case available on the County Clerk’s homepage and click on Court Records. You can also visit the County Court’s 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.
You can use the Potter District and County Courts Case Portal and select “Search Hearings” to search for your court’s docket and upcoming hearings in your case. You can also visit the Potter County Court Dockets page.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Walt Weaver
Panhandle Regional Veterans Treatment Court
500 South Fillmore
Suite 405
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Phone: (806) 379-2375
Fax: (806) 379-2225
Watch County Court at Law No. 1’s court live stream on YouTube.
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? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. At the court's discretion. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 1’s homepage for the most up-to-date information. Also, read the Omnibus Order for Civil and Family Law Litigants.
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 (806) 379-2275 or countyclerk@co.potter.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.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Any exhibits you want to use during your hearing should be emailed to all parties and the Court Reporter no later than 2 p.m. the day before the hearing.
The subject line of the email should have the full cause number and note the documents as Petitioner (or Plaintiff), or Respondent (or Defendant), Intervenor, or other Party: Exhibit#1, 2, etc.
For example: 23-1234-1 Petitioner Exhibit #1.
Read the Omnibus Order for Civil and Family Law Litigants for more information.
No. All jury trials are held in person only.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator, Avis Morris, at (806) 379-2375 or morrisa@pottercscd.org.
Honorable Matt Hand
500 South Fillmore
Suite 402
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Phone: (806) 379-2380
Fax: (806) 379-2222
Watch County Court at Law No. 2’s court live stream on YouTube.
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? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. At the court's discretion. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 2’s homepage for the most up-to-date information. Also, read the Omnibus Order for Civil and Family Law Litigants.
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 (806) 379-2275 or countyclerk@co.potter.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.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Any exhibits you want to use during your hearing should be emailed to all parties and the Court Reporter no later than 2 p.m. the day before the hearing.
The subject line of the email should have the full cause number and note the documents as Petitioner (or Plaintiff), or Respondent (or Defendant), Intervenor, or other Party: Exhibit#1, 2, etc.
For example: 23-1234-1 Petitioner Exhibit #1.
Read the Omnibus Order for Civil and Family Law Litigants for more information.
No. All jury trials are held in person only.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Deitra Hill at (806) 379-2380 or hilld@pottercscd.org.
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. -
Tips for the Courtroom
This article tells you general information on what to do and not to do in a courtroom. -
Appealing an Eviction
Steps to appeal an eviction in Texas. -
Texas Probate Passport: Wills, Estates, Power of Attorney, and Probate
Understand laws about what happens to your property after you die. -
Guardianship
This article explains guardianship—what it is, and the various rights and responsibilities related to it. -
Protective Order: Fact Sheet
This article tells you how to get a protective order and protective orders can do. -
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. -
Probating an Estate Without a Will
Not all of a deceased person's property and debt have to be distributed through court. -
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. -
Sensitive Data
This article provides information on protected sensitive data; data that appears in public records; and sealing records. -
How to E-File
This article provides an overview of e-filing as well as solutions to some common e-filing mistakes. -
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.