Randall County District Courts
Randall 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 all the Randall County District Courts, the IV-D Child Support Court, and the High Plains Child Protection 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 Randall County
The Randall County District Courts are in the Randall County Justice Center at 2309 Russell Long Boulevard, Canyon, Texas 79105.
Phone: (806) 468-5600
Child Support: (806) 468-5601
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can use the Randall County Judicial Records Case Search portal available on the District Clerk’s webpage when you click on Court Records. You can also visit the District Clerk’s Office.
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 Randall County Judicial Records Case Search portal and select “Court Calendar” to search for your court’s docket and upcoming hearings in your case.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Dee Johnson
Randall County Justice Center
2309 Russell Long Boulevard
Canyon, TX 79015
Phone: (806) 468-5677
Watch the 47th District Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 5, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
Yes. | Zoom. | Yes. At the judge’s discretion or if you are a vulnerable individual. |
You can visit the 47th District Court'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 District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (806) 468-5600 or districtclerk@randallcounty.gov.
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 Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Before filing a motion to schedule a hearing, you must speak with the other party to find out if the motion is opposed.
On the first Monday in each odd-numbered month ("Docket Monday"), the judge of each District Court in Randall County will set all contested jury and non-jury cases for trial when one of the parties requests a setting.
Read the Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Yes. At the judge’s discretion, hearings may be held remotely when it is practicable and feasible.
Additionally, either party may object to an in-person hearing by filing your objection as soon as possible after receiving notice of the hearing. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
If you are part of a vulnerable population, you may receive accommodations for your personal appearance in an in-person hearing. Vulnerable individuals are those over the age of 65 and people with serious underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those with compromised immune systems from cancer treatment or other conditions.
Read the Randall County Judiciary COVID-19 Operating Plan for more details.
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 coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Administrator, Angela Harris, at (806) 468-5677 or harrisa@pottercscd.org.
Honorable Titiana D. Frausto
Randall County Justice Center
2309 Russell Long Boulevard
Canyon, TX 79015
Phone: (806) 468-5559
Watch the 181st District Court'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 judge’s discretion or if you are a vulnerable individual. |
You can visit the 181st District Court'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 District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (806) 468-5600 or districtclerk@randallcounty.gov.
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 Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Before filing a motion to schedule a hearing, you must speak with the other party to find out if the motion is opposed.
On the first Monday in each odd-numbered month ("Docket Monday"), the judge of each District Court in Randall County will set all contested jury and non-jury cases for trial when one of the parties requests a setting.
Read the Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Yes. At the judge’s discretion, hearings may be held remotely when it is practicable and feasible.
Additionally, either party may object to an in-person hearing by filing your objection as soon as possible after receiving notice of the hearing. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
If you are part of a vulnerable population, you may receive accommodations for your personal appearance in an in-person hearing. Vulnerable individuals are those over the age of 65 and people with serious underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those with compromised immune systems from cancer treatment or other conditions.
Read the Randall County Judiciary COVID-19 Operating Plan for more details.
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 coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Krisha Stidger at (806) 468-5559 or StidgerK@pottercscd.org.
Honorable Ana E. Estevez
Randall County Justice Center
2309 Russell Long Boulevard
Canyon, TX 79015
Phone: (806) 468-5563
Watch the 251st District Court'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 judge’s discretion or if you are a vulnerable individual. |
You can visit the 251st District Court'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 District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (806) 468-5600 or districtclerk@randallcounty.gov.
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 Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Before filing a motion to schedule a hearing, you must speak with the other party to find out if the motion is opposed.
On the first Monday in each odd-numbered month ("Docket Monday"), the judge of each District Court in Randall County will set all contested jury and non-jury cases for trial when one of the parties requests a setting.
Read the Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Yes. At the judge’s discretion, hearings may be held remotely when it is practicable and feasible.
Additionally, either party may object to an in-person hearing by filing your objection as soon as possible after receiving notice of the hearing. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
If you are part of a vulnerable population, you may receive accommodations for your personal appearance in an in-person hearing. Vulnerable individuals are those over the age of 65 and people with serious underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those with compromised immune systems from cancer treatment or other conditions.
Read the Randall County Judiciary COVID-19 Operating Plan for more details.
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 coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Angela Johnson at (806) 468-5563 or johnsona@pottercscd.org.
Honorable Jeremy Fowler
District Courts Building
501 South Filmore
Suite 601
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Phone: (806) 379-2820
Watch the IV-D Child Support Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 5, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
Yes. | Zoom. | A party may object to an in-person hearing or if you are a vulnerable individual. |
You can visit the IV-D Child Support Court'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 District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (806) 468-5600 or districtclerk@randallcounty.gov.
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 Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
he Child Support Court holds daily docket calls at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Before filing a motion to schedule a hearing, you must speak with the other party to find out if the motion is opposed. Unless specifically notified, all Randall County cases are held at the Potter County Courthouse at 500 S. Filmore, Suite 601, Amarillo, Texas 79101.
On the first Monday in each odd-numbered month ("Docket Monday"), the judge of each District Court in Randall County will set all contested jury and non-jury cases for trial when one of the parties requests a setting.
Read the Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Yes. Since July 1, 2020, the court has conducted all hearings virtually on Zoom. If you are not sure if your case is not held virtually, contact the court.
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 coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Jami Bevins at (806) 379-2820 or jami.bevins@txcourts.gov.
To contact the Office of the Attorney General, you can call (806) 376-4471 or email CSD-legal-103@oag.texas.gov.
Honorable Carry A. Baker
District Courts Building
501 South Filmore
Suite 2B
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Phone: (806) 379-2228
Fax: (806) 379-2427
Watch the High Plains Child Protection Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 5, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
Yes. | Zoom. | A party may object to an in-person hearing or if you are a vulnerable individual. |
You can visit the High Plain CPC'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 District Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk’s Office with any questions at (806) 468-5600 or districtclerk@randallcounty.gov.
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 Randall County District Court Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Before filing a motion to schedule a hearing, you must speak with the other party to find out if the motion is opposed.
On the first Monday in each even numbered month ("Docket Monday"), the judge of each District Court in Potter County will set all contested jury and non-jury cases for trial when one of the parties requests a setting.
Read the Potter County District Court Local Rules of Practice in Civil Cases for more details.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, 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 coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator Rachel Cady at (806) 379-2228 or Rachel.Cady@txcourts.gov.
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