Fort Bend County Court

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There are multiple locations where cases are heard in Fort Bend County, TX.

Fort Bend County Courthouse
301 Jackson Street
Richmond, TX 77469

City of Richmond Municipal Court
600 Morton Street
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 342-0578

Stafford Municipal Court
2602 S Main Street
Stafford, TX 77477
281-261-3930

Sugar Land Municipal Court
1200 Highway 6 S.
P.O. Box 110
Sugar Land, TX 77487-0110
281-275-2560

Rosenberg Municipal Court
2110 4th Street
Rosenberg, TX 77471
832-595-3450

District Clerk

This office is responsible for keeping records of the District Court proceedings, putting District Court decisions into place, and providing administrative support to the court. This is an elected position, with a term lasting 4 years. The District Clerk also collects all filing fees, coordinates jury selection, and processes passports.

Beverley McGrew Walker
District Clerk
Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office
301 Jackson Street, Room 101
Richmond, TX 77469
281-341-4515

Municipal Court

Municipal Courts have original jurisdiction over ordinance violations and minor misdemeanors committed in city limits, where the maximum penalty is a fine. Municipal judges can issue search and arrest warrants and have limited jurisdiction in civil cases that involve owners of dangerous dogs.

District Court

District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction, and each county must be served by at least one District Court. District Court has original jurisdiction in divorce cases, felony criminal cases, civil cases involving more than $200, cases contesting elections, juvenile matters and family law, and land disputes.

Constitutional County Courts

Each county has a county judge, although in counties with bigger populations, the county judge may only handle the administration of county government. Constitutional County Courts have jurisdiction over criminal cases involving Classes A and B misdemeanors, more serious minor offenses.

Constitutional County Courts have jurisdiction over civil cases involving between $200 and $20,000. They also have jurisdiction over probate, mental health, and guardianship cases. They have exclusive original jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases that carry fines of more than $500 or a jail sentence.

The constitutional county courts have original jurisdiction over all criminal cases involving Class A and Class B misdemeanors, which are the more serious minor offenses. These courts usually have appellate jurisdiction in cases appealed from justice of the peace and municipal courts, except in counties where county courts at law have been established.

County Courts at Law

For more populous counties, County Courts at Law may be created in addition to Constitutional County Courts. These courts are created by the state legislature, which also creates their jurisdiction. For some of these courts, their jurisdiction may be concurrent with the jurisdiction of county and district courts. County Courts at Law have jurisdiction over civil cases involving between $200 and $250,000, although some courts may have higher limits.

Statutory Probate Courts

In the counties with bigger populations, the state legislature has authorized special probate courts to hear probate matters exclusively. These courts have jurisdiction over county probate cases, guardianship matters, and mental health cases.

Justice Courts

Each county must have between 1 and 8 Justice of the Peace precincts, dependent on the population of the county. These courts have jurisdiction over minor misdemeanor cases and minor civil matters. A Justice of the Peace can issue search and arrest warrants and may serve as coroner in counties where there is no medical examiner. They also can hear small claims cases up to $20,000 and eviction cases.

Criminal Court

There are district courts that handle felony criminal cases in Fort Bend County, and there are county criminal courts that handle misdemeanor criminal matters.

Civil Court

Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two parties.

District Court hears civil cases involving more than $200. Constitutional County Court can hear cases involving more than $200 up to $20,000. County Courts at Law hears civil cases between $200 and $250,000. Justice Courts can hear cases involving $20,000 or less.

Veterans Court

Veterans Treatment Court is a specialized county court that addresses the needs of veterans and active duty members who have a mental health, TBI, or substance abuse issue that’s related to their criminal offense. This program is a minimum of 2 years.

Offenders are not eligible if they have a pending case for a sexual offense, drug delivery, or violent crime. Participants are expected to abstain from illegal drugs and alcohol and participate in a drug treatment program and/or a behavioral health program. Resources, such as employment or vocational training and finding suitable housing are also offered.

Drug Court

Drug Court is a district court program that may be recommended for certain individuals with pending drug-related offenses. This program is a minimum of 8-9 months and requires full cooperation by the offender.

The program includes substance abuse therapy, individual and/or family therapy, and regular court appearances. Random drug testing is also part of the program. Upon completion of the three phases of the program, there is a voluntary aftercare program to continue supporting the participants.

Children’s Court

Child Support Court and Child Protection Court both fall under Children’s Court. These courts hear cases involving minor children, child support, and child abuse and/or neglect.

Coastal Bend Children’s Court
Jamie Rawlinson, Associate Judge
301 Jackson Street
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 927-6604