Brazoria County Court

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The first Brazoria County Courthouse was established in 1894 in Brazoria, Texas. The county seat was moved to Angleton a year later, and a new county courthouse was completed there in 1897. A new courthouse was completed in 1940. In 1976, another courthouse was constructed next door to the other courthouse, and the two buildings were joined. A courthouse annex was completed in 2003. The majority of court cases are heard at the Brazoria County Courthouse.

Locations

Brazoria County Courthouse
111 E. Locust St.
Angleton, TX 77515
979-849-5711

2nd Region Child Protection Court No. 2
300 E 26th St
Bryan, TX 77803
(409) 538-8176

Brazoria Municipal Court
201 South Main St.
Brazoria, TX 77422
979-798-2165

United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
Galveston Division
United States Post Office and Courthouse
601 Rosenberg, Room 411
Galveston, TX 77550
409-766-3530

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.

Cassandra Tigner
Brazoria County District Clerk
Brazoria County Courthouse
111 E. Locust Street, Suite 304
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1316

County Clerk

The County Clerk is also an elected position, and this office has many responsibilities. This office is responsible for County Court records, recording and maintaining minutes for the Commissioners Court, and is the custodian for official public records for the county. The County Clerk is also the Chief Election Official for Travis County.

Joyce Hudman
Brazoria County Clerk
Brazoria County Courthouse
111 E. Locust
Suite 200
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1355

United States District Court

Brazoria County is part of the Southern District of Texas for the United States District Court. The Galveston division includes Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers, and Matagorda Counties.

Randy Crane is the Chief Judge, and Nathan Ochsner is the Clerk of Court.

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.

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 $200,000, although some courts may have higher limits. They also have jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanor matters, probate, and guardianship matters.

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 $10,000 and eviction cases.

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.

Criminal Court

Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. District Courts have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases. County Courts at Law have jurisdiction over most misdemeanor criminal cases, while Justice Courts and Justices of the Peace hear cases involving misdemeanor crimes are punishable by only fines, not jail time.

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.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a specialized court that addresses the needs of veterans and active duty members who have been charged with certain offenses. This program is at least 14 months long. Veterans with either a mental health condition or traumatic brain injury may be eligible.

During the program, the offender must not commit a criminal offense and must not consume alcohol or non-prescribed controlled drugs. They must submit to drug testing, take all medications as prescribed, and keep all appointments, including compliance hearings. Those who have been charged with sexual offenses or manufacturing drugs are not eligible.

Drug Court

Drug Court is a specialized program for offenders who admit they have substance abuse problems. Long-term substance abuse treatment, random drug and alcohol testing, and court appearances are all mandatory. This program is no less than 12 months long.