Smith County District Courts
Smith 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 District Courts, Associate Courts, and the Smith County Child Support (IV-D) 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 Smith County
The Smith County District Courts are in the Smith County Courthouse at:
100 N. Broadway
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 590-1660
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can use the Smith County District and County Court Record Inquiry tool available on the District Clerk’s webpage. You can also visit the Civil and Family Records Desk.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
Public access to Court calendars can be viewed at the County’s Judicial Search Court Calendar.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Judge Kerry L. Russell
100 N. Broadway
Room 203
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 590-1640
Watch the 7th District Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 26, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
Yes | Zoom | Contact the Court for virtual hearing procedures and exceptions. |
You can visit the 7th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Also read the Guidelines for Zoom Hearings for more virtual guidelines.
Lastly, read our article on How to Use Zoom to prepare for a virtual hearing on Zoom.
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 (903) 590-1660 or by using the county’s email tool.
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 Smith County Rules of Civil Trials for more details on filing.
Contact the court or use the Request for Setting provided on the court’s webpage. Read the Smith County Rules of Civil Trials to learn how 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.
Each counsel should file a list of all potential exhibits to be offered, provide a copy to opposing counsel, and make all such exhibits available for examination by opposing counsel. This must be completed before the pre-trial conference or at least seven (7) days before trial, whichever occurs first.
Any objections to admissibility of exhibits must be made at least fifteen (15) days before trial or pre-trial conference, except on leave of Court for good cause.
The offering party must pre-mark and pre-number their own exhibits prior to trial and must provide a list of exhibits to be offered at trial to the court reporter before jury selection.
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 Rule 3.3 of the Smith County Rules of Civil Trial for more information on the submission of evidence before a virtual hearing.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator at (903) 560-1643, or by using the county’s mailing system.
Honorable Judge Reeve Jackson
100 N. Broadway
Room 212
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 590-1625
Watch the 114th District Court's court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 26, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
Yes | Zoom | Contact the Court for virtual hearing procedures and exceptions. |
You can visit the 114th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information. Also read the Guidelines for Zoom Hearings for more virtual guidelines.
Lastly, read our article on How to Use Zoom to prepare for a virtual hearing on Zoom.
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 (903) 590-1660 or by using the county’s email tool.
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 Smith County Rules of Civil Trials for more details on filing.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Read the Smith County Rules of Civil Trials to learn more on how 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.
Each counsel should file a list of all potential exhibits to be offered, provide a copy to opposing counsel, and make all such exhibits available for examination by opposing counsel. This must be completed before the pre-trial conference or at least seven (7) days before trial, whichever occurs first.
Any objections to admissibility of exhibits must be made at least fifteen (15) days before trial or pre-trial conference, except on leave of Court for good cause.
The offering party must pre-mark and pre-number their own exhibits prior to trial and must provide a list of exhibits to be offered at trial to the court reporter before jury selection.
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 Rule 3.3 of the Smith County Rules of Civil Trial for more information on the submission of evidence before a virtual hearing.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator at (903) 590-1625, or by using the county’s mailing system.
Honorable Judge Debby Gunter
100 N. Broadway
Room 114
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 590-1792
This information is current as of April 26, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
No | N/A | The 241st District Court will no longer be conducting any hearings via Zoom. |
You can visit the 241st District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
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 (903) 590-1660 or by using the county’s email tool.
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 Smith County Rules of Civil Trials for more details on filing.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Read the Smith County Rules of Civil Trials to learn more on how to schedule a hearing.
No. The 241st District Court will no longer be conducting any hearings via Zoom. Contact the Court for more information.
Each counsel should file a list of all potential exhibits to be offered, provide a copy to opposing counsel, and make all such exhibits available for examination by opposing counsel. This must be completed before the pre-trial conference or at least seven (7) days before trial, whichever occurs first.
Any objections to admissibility of exhibits must be made at least fifteen (15) days before trial or pre-trial conference, except on leave of Court for good cause.
The offering party must pre-mark and pre-number their own exhibits prior to trial and must provide a list of exhibits to be offered at trial to the court reporter before jury selection.
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 Rule 3.3 of the Smith County Rules of Civil Trial for more information on the submission of evidence before a virtual hearing.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Administrator at (903) 590-1792 or by using the county’s mailing system.
Honorable Judge Robert Wilson
200 East Ferguson Street
Fifth Floor
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 590-1601
This information is current as of April 26, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
Unknown | N/A | Contact the Court for information on virtual hearings. |
You can visit the 321st District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
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 (903) 590-1660 or by using the county’s email tool.
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 Smith County Rules of Civil Trials for more details on filing.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Read the Smith County Rules of Civil Trials to learn more on how 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.
Each counsel should file a list of all potential exhibits to be offered, provide a copy to opposing counsel, and make all such exhibits available for examination by opposing counsel. This must be completed before the pre-trial conference or at least seven (7) days before trial, whichever occurs first.
Any objections to admissibility of exhibits must be made at least fifteen (15) days before trial or pre-trial conference, except on leave of Court for good cause.
The offering party must pre-mark and pre-number their own exhibits prior to trial and must provide a list of exhibits to be offered at trial to the court reporter before jury selection.
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 Rule 3.3 of the Smith County Rules of Civil Trial for more information on the submission of evidence before a virtual hearing.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Coordinator at (903) 590-1601, or by using the county’s mailing system.
Honorable Judge Taylor Heaton
100 N. Broadway
Room 220
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 590-4924
This information is current as of April 26, 2023.
Checklist Steps
Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
Unknown | N/A | Contact the Court for information on virtual hearings. |
You can visit the 475th District Court's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
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 (903) 590-1660 or by using the county’s email tool.
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 Smith County Rules of Civil Trials for more details on filing.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing. Read the Smith County Rules of Civil Trials to learn more on how 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.
Each counsel should file a list of all potential exhibits to be offered, provide a copy to opposing counsel, and make all such exhibits available for examination by opposing counsel. This must be completed before the pre-trial conference or at least seven (7) days before trial, whichever occurs first.
Any objections to admissibility of exhibits must be made at least fifteen (15) days before trial or pre-trial conference, except on leave of Court for good cause.
The offering party must pre-mark and pre-number their own exhibits prior to trial and must provide a list of exhibits to be offered at trial to the court reporter before jury selection.
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 Rule 3.3 of the Smith County Rules of Civil Trial for more information on the submission of evidence before a virtual hearing.
Contact the Court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Civil Court Coordinator at (903) 590-4924, or by using the county’s mailing system.
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