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Criminal Court Process for Glasscock County Texas

Glasscock County, an oil and farming county east of Midland, has about 1,100 residents, and Garden City is its county seat and only town; the courthouse is at 117 East Currie. Garden City is not incorporated, so there is no municipal court, and Class C cases go to the county's justice of the peace. Class A and B misdemeanors are heard by the County Judge in the constitutional county court. Felonies belong to the 118th District Court, which Glasscock shares with Howard and Martin counties, and are prosecuted by the 118th Judicial District Attorney from Big Spring. The Sheriff keeps a small jail in the Sheriff's building on South Myrl Street.

  • Glasscock County Courthouse (county court, 118th District Court sittings, justice of the peace), 117 E. Currie St., Garden City, TX 79739
  • Glasscock County Clerk (county court records), 209 S. Myrl St., P.O. Box 190, Garden City, TX 79739, (432) 354-2371
  • 118th Judicial District Attorney (felonies in Glasscock, Howard and Martin counties), Big Spring, TX
  • Glasscock County Sheriff's Office, 124 S. Myrl St., P.O. Box 239, Garden City, TX 79739, (432) 354-2361
  • Glasscock County Jail, Sheriff's building, 124 S. Myrl St., Garden City, TX 79739, (432) 354-2361

Which court hears your case. Class C misdemeanors, the fine-only tier (speeding, public intoxication, a theft below $100, simple assault with no injury), are filed in the Glasscock County Justice of the Peace court in Garden City; with no incorporated city in the county, there is no municipal court. Class A and B misdemeanors, which can bring jail time, are filed in the Glasscock County Court, the constitutional county court presided over by the County Judge; a first DWI and assault causing bodily injury are typical examples. A felony case gets magistrate warnings first; after a grand jury indicts, it proceeds in the 118th District Court, whose judge is based in Big Spring and holds court in Garden City for Glasscock cases.

Where pretrial inmates are held. The Sheriff's building at 124 South Myrl Street contains the county jail, which was renovated in 2015 and 2016. It is a very small facility, so people arrested in Glasscock County are usually booked there first, and a person facing a longer stay, or needing medical or special housing, may be moved to a larger jail in a neighboring county. The Sheriff's Office at (432) 354-2361 can confirm where someone is being held and how bond may be posted.

Local courts in Glasscock County (justice of the peace, municipal and county courts)

The court list for Glasscock County is one of the shortest in Texas. Everything happens in Garden City, and the offices are small, so a phone call before visiting saves a wasted trip.

Justice of the Peace court

  • Glasscock County Justice of the Peace (Class C offenses, traffic citations, magistrate warnings, arrest and search warrants), Glasscock County Courthouse, 117 E. Currie St., Garden City, TX 79739, (432) 354-2382

Municipal courts

  • None. Garden City is an unincorporated community, and the county has no other towns, so every ticket written by a deputy or trooper is filed with the justice of the peace.

County and district courts

  • Glasscock County Court (constitutional county court; Class A and B misdemeanors and appeals from the justice court), 117 E. Currie St., Garden City, TX 79739; County Clerk (432) 354-2371
  • 118th District Court (felonies for Glasscock, Howard and Martin counties), which sits in Garden City for Glasscock County cases

Because the justice of the peace is also a magistrate, the same judge who handles a speeding ticket may read the warnings to someone arrested on a felony and set the amount of bail. A Class C conviction can be appealed for a fresh trial in the county court if the appeal is filed within the deadline.

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Misdemeanor (for example, theft, a first DWI, assault causing bodily injury, criminal trespass)

Glasscock County sits in the Permian Basin, and much of its misdemeanor traffic comes from oil field workers and travelers on State Highway 158 and State Highway 137. Fine-only offenses are handled with a citation; DWI and assault arrests usually mean booking at the Glasscock County Jail.

After the arrest

Within 48 hours, the arrested person must appear before a magistrate, usually the justice of the peace, who gives the warnings required by article 15.17, explains the right to counsel and sets bail. A person can be released by depositing cash, by hiring a licensed bondsman to post a surety bond for a fee, or on a personal bond. Family violence arrests often come with an emergency protective order.

Prosecution and lawyers

Misdemeanor charges are filed in the Glasscock County Court by the county's prosecutor (the County Attorney's office, or the 118th District Attorney where the county relies on that office). The county has no public defender. A defendant who cannot afford a lawyer and faces jail time asks for one at magistration or from the county court, and the judge appoints a private attorney under the county's indigent defense plan, supported by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. The County Clerk at (432) 354-2371 can say whether a lawyer has been appointed. Most cases settle; a trial uses a jury of six whose verdict must be unanimous.

Penalties

  • Theft: Class C (fine only) below $100; Class B between $100 and $750, with jail of up to 180 days and a fine of up to $2,000 possible; Class A from $750 to $2,500, where a year in jail and a $4,000 fine are the ceiling.
  • First DWI: a Class B offense with a jail range starting at three days (72 hours) and topping out at 180 days, and a maximum fine of $3,000; it is Class A at 0.15 or above, and an open container doubles the minimum to six days. The driver also faces an administrative license suspension and a DWI education requirement, and the judge may order an ignition interlock.
  • Assault causing bodily injury: Class A; a family violence finding enhances future cases.
  • Criminal trespass: Class B in most situations, Class A in a residence or with a deadly weapon.

Cases end in dismissal, diversion, deferred adjudication, probation, a fine or a jail sentence. A person who completes deferred adjudication may later qualify for an order of nondisclosure that hides the case from most public background checks. Class C cases usually resolve within weeks, and Class A and B cases within two to six months.

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Felony (for example, burglary, felony theft, drug possession or delivery, aggravated assault)

Felonies in Glasscock County are prosecuted by the 118th Judicial District Attorney, whose office in Big Spring also covers Howard and Martin counties. Theft of oil field equipment, fuel and copper, drug possession uncovered in traffic stops, and assaults at work sites are among the more common charges.

How a felony moves

  1. Magistrate and bail. After booking at the Glasscock County Jail, the person sees a magistrate within 48 hours. Under the Damon Allen Act the magistrate must consider a public safety report before setting bail, and personal bonds are not allowed for violent offenses.
  2. Appointed counsel. The 118th District Court appoints felony lawyers from a list of qualified private attorneys. Make the request at magistration and follow up through the clerk.
  3. Indictment. The District Attorney presents the case to a Glasscock County grand jury. If the prosecution is not ready within 90 days of the person's detention, article 17.151 generally calls for release on personal bond or reduced bail, though violent offenses are excluded.
  4. Arraignment and plea. The defendant answers the indictment in the 118th District Court. Plea agreements, including deferred adjudication or probation for many first offenders, settle most cases.
  5. Trial. If there is no agreement, 12 jurors decide guilt unanimously, and the defendant may choose jury sentencing.

Punishment ranges

  • State jail felony (theft valued from $2,500 to under $30,000; under a gram of methamphetamine): a stay of 180 days to two years in a state jail and a possible $10,000 fine.
  • Third degree 2 to 10 years; second degree, which includes burglary of a habitation and aggravated assault, 2 to 20 years; first degree carries a minimum of five years and a maximum of life or 99 years. Each can carry a fine of up to $10,000 as well.
  • Drug cases are graded by penalty group and weight.

Prior felonies raise the range, and repeat offenders can face 25 years to life. "3g" offenses require serving half the sentence (at least two years) before parole eligibility, while most other prisoners become eligible after roughly one-quarter. Because one district judge handles three counties, Glasscock County felonies typically take six to eighteen months.

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Violent felony (for example, murder, sexual assault, aggravated robbery)

Violent crime is uncommon in a county this small, and when it occurs the Sheriff's Office typically works with the Texas Rangers and the Department of Public Safety crime lab. Defendants charged with these offenses cannot be released on a personal bond. Texas voters approved a 2025 constitutional amendment that lets judges deny bail in some violent-crime cases, so a defendant may remain in custody, at the Glasscock County Jail or a larger jail it contracts with, until trial.

  • Capital murder: only two sentences exist, death or life without parole, and Texas executes more prisoners than any other state. Capital defense requires specially certified appointed lawyers.
  • Murder: first degree, with a sentence of five years to 99 years or life; sudden passion reduces it to second degree at punishment.
  • Sexual assault is second degree; aggravated sexual assault is first degree, and certain crimes against young children carry a 25-year minimum. Registration as a sex offender follows.
  • Aggravated robbery: first degree and a "3g" offense requiring half of the sentence before parole consideration.

Victims have constitutional rights in Texas under article I, section 30, including the right to be informed, to attend and to be heard. With so few residents to draw jurors from, a high-profile case may be moved to another county. A violent felony usually takes one to three years to reach a verdict or plea.

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Juveniles (under 17) arrested in Glasscock County

Texas law handles anyone 17 or older as an adult, so juvenile court covers only children aged 10 to 16 at the time of the conduct. The Glasscock County juvenile court is the court designated by the county's juvenile board, generally the 118th District Court or the County Court; the County Clerk at (432) 354-2371 can help families find the case.

Intake

A juvenile probation department that serves Glasscock County under a regional arrangement screens referrals. The intake officer can release the child, set up informal supervision, or refer the case to the prosecutor, who decides whether to file a petition. Many first-time cases end with deferred prosecution and a dismissal.

Detention

The county has no juvenile detention center. A youth who must be held is typically placed in a certified regional facility in the Permian Basin or Concho Valley, such as one in Midland, Odessa or San Angelo. A detention hearing is required within two working days, and the court appoints counsel if the family has none.

Outcomes

  • Dismissal, deferred prosecution, or probation with conditions such as school, curfew, counseling and restitution.
  • Commitment to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), an option reserved for felony-grade conduct.
  • Determinate sentencing for certain grave offenses, with possible transfer to adult prison once the youth turns 19.
  • Certification to adult court after a transfer hearing, generally from age 14 for capital and first-degree felonies and certain aggravated drug felonies, and from 15 for other felonies.

Juvenile records are confidential, and sealing is available for most of them.

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Federal cases (U.S. District Court) from Glasscock County

Even though Garden City is closer to Midland, federal law assigns Glasscock County to the Northern District of Texas, San Angelo Division, not to the Western District. Federal cases from the county are filed with the clerk in San Angelo, about 90 miles to the southeast.

  • U.S. District Clerk, San Angelo Division, 33 East Twohig Avenue, Room 202, San Angelo, TX 76903, (325) 655-4506
  • U.S. Attorney's Office, Lubbock, which handles San Angelo Division prosecutions because the San Angelo office is not staffed: 1205 Texas Ave., Suite 700, Lubbock, TX 79401, (806) 472-7351
  • Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas, with an office in Lubbock; when it cannot take a case, the court appoints a private Criminal Justice Act panel lawyer

Which cases go federal

From a Permian Basin county, federal cases most often involve drug trafficking, firearms in the hands of convicted felons, theft or fraud crossing state lines, and crimes on federal property or against federal programs. Investigations typically come from the DEA, FBI, ATF or Homeland Security Investigations.

Getting through the first hearings

The first court appearance is before a federal magistrate judge, who explains the charges and appoints counsel for a defendant who qualifies. When prosecutors seek detention, the hearing generally follows within three court days. Federal judges do not take money from a bail bondsman; the Bail Reform Act lets them either release the defendant under Pretrial Services supervision or order detention.

Indictment through sentencing

Charges begun by complaint must be presented to a grand jury within 30 days. Under the Speedy Trial Act, trial is due within 70 days, although that period is often extended. Most federal cases end in plea agreements; jury trials require all twelve jurors to agree. The judge sentences after reviewing a presentence report and the advisory Guidelines, while some offenses carry mandatory minimum terms. With no parole in the federal system, defendants serve about 85 percent of their prison time in the Bureau of Prisons and then supervised release. Any appeal goes to the Fifth Circuit.

Searching for a federal inmate

The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator works with a person's name or register number. A defendant waiting for trial in a county jail that holds prisoners under a U.S. Marshals agreement is usually listed on that county facility's roster, too. Federal prosecution of juveniles is uncommon, and Glasscock County youth cases stay in state court almost without exception.

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This overview of how criminal cases move through the Glasscock County courts is general information, not legal advice, and housing arrangements for inmates can change. Anyone accused of a crime in Glasscock County should get advice from a defense attorney. To ask for a court-appointed attorney, make the request at magistration or call the Glasscock County Clerk at (432) 354-2371; for custody questions call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 354-2361.

Criminal Court Process for Glasscock County Texas

Glasscock County Texas Criminal Court System – Definitions

It might be helpful to define some words that will be used on this site, when explaining the Texas Court System and how it works. The definitions on this site are for general information and not legal advice. It is always preferred to follow information given by your attorney or local authorities.

If you scroll down below this content, and the listing of the courts in Glasscock County, you will find a simple flowchart diagram and a video that will help you visualize the stages of the Criminal Court Process.

Arrest is when Texas, Glasscock County or local police take a person into custody and start the legal process. The arrested person may or may not be immediately jailed. 

In less serious crimes, the person may only be given a citation ordering that they appear in municipal or Glasscock County court on a certain date. In cases involving more serious crimes, the person is usually placed in the county jail until an arraignment, or a judge decides the next step.

Booking is when the Glasscock County sheriff or local police gather information such as the detainee’s name, address and why the person is being arrested. Booking also includes fingerprinting, criminal history, investigation and verification of identity. Bail for lower-level crimes may be set right after booking so the arrested has the opportunity to “bail or bond out” before being detained.

The prosecution, sometimes called “the government” or “the people” or “the state” is the side that press the charges and seeks punishment for the offense. These are attorneys that work for the state of Texas, Glasscock County or a city or town. The prosecuting attorney for Glasscock County or the district works in the prosecutor’s office.  A U.S. Attorney prosecutes federal cases.  

Jurisdiction is an important term in the court system that means whether a court has the obligation or duty or right to handle a case.  For example, if you run a red light in your town or city, a municipal court would likely have jurisdiction over your case, but the next town or city over would not have jurisdiction over your case.  If you attempted to flee from police when they attempted to stop you after you ran the red light, it becomes a more serious crime, and the municipal court might not have jurisdiction so you might be assigned to a higher-level court that has jurisdiction over the more serious crime.  Jurisdiction varies from state to state and sometimes county to county.

Arraignment in Texas comes after charges are formally filed, usually by indictment for a felony. The trial court reads the charge and the defendant enters a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest. It is a separate step from the first appearance before a magistrate, where rights are explained, bail is set and a request for an appointed lawyer can be made.

An arraignment is not a trial, and the defendant is entitled to a trial within a reasonable amount of time after the arraignment.

Bail is money paid that is held by the Glasscock County or municipal court to make sure that the arrested does not flee the area before their trial. In Texas, bail and its conditions are set by a magistrate soon after arrest, at the hearing often called magistration. When the case is over, cash posted as bail is refunded on the court’s order to the person named on the receipt, less any fee the law allows.

If a person does not pay bail, they stay in custody until their trial.  Bail can be denied if the court feels that the arrested would be a danger to others if released. Sometimes the court decides that there is a good chance that the arrested will show up for trial and not flee so they are released on their own promise, or recognizance without having to pay bail.

A bond proceeding is the determination of how much bail is to be paid. In Texas it usually happens at the first appearance before a magistrate, soon after arrest, well before any arraignment. A defendant may have a lawyer at a bond proceeding, and a defendant facing a request to deny bail under Proposition 3 has the right to one at that hearing. Jailers, police and prosecutors can’t set bail. In Texas a magistrate does, usually within 48 hours of arrest, and that magistrate may be a justice of the peace, a municipal judge, an appointed magistrate or a county or district judge. Texas doesn’t use one bail schedule for the whole state; each county’s judges adopt their own. Before setting bail, the magistrate reviews a Public Safety Report on the person’s criminal history (the Damon Allen Act, Senate Bill 6, 2021). Since September 2025, Senate Bill 9 sends some felony bail decisions to a judge rather than an appointed magistrate, and since November 2025 Proposition 3 lets a judge deny bail outright for certain violent and sexual felonies after a hearing.

It is always important to have family involvement after being arrested.  Not only can they make calls and communicate on your behalf (not all bond companies will accept collect calls), but family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court, not only for the defendant’s own good, but because they may have signed bond paperwork and responsible to pay if the defendant does not show in court. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

(There have been phone scams to where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsman will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

A judicial public bond or personal recognizance bond is a bond where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the money if the defendant does not show up to court. If the defendant does not show, the full amount will be due and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible to pay the court.  Sometimes the court decides that there is a good chance that the arrested will show up for trial and not flee so they are released on their own promise, or recognizance.  

Cash bonds in Texas. Instead of using a bondsman, the defendant or someone on their behalf deposits the full bail amount with the court or the sheriff. The money is held until the case ends, then refunded on the court’s order to the person named on the receipt, less the administrative fee the law allows (Art. 17.02).

Surety Bond is when defendant pays a percentage of the bond amount (usually 10–15%) to a professional bondsman or bail bond company licensed under Texas law, or by the county’s bail bond board in counties that have one. The bondsman then signs the bond on behalf of the defendant. The defendant does not receive any of the money back. If the bondsman feels the defendant is a flight risk, they can refuse to give a bond or charge a higher fee. For example, a bondsman may determine a defendant is a flight risk if they are from a state other than Texas.

A Property Bond is a bond in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate.  Usually, the property must be in Glasscock County, and it must be worth at least the amount of the bond.

An Unsecured Bond is when the defendant is released without paying bail upfront, but they must pay the full amount if they do not appear in court.

A Secured Bond is when the defendant pays a portion of the bail up front. If they show to court, they would get the money back and if they don’t show up to court, would have to pay the entire bail amount.

A criminal defense attorney (also called lawyer or counsel) is hired or retained to represent the arrested as early as possible after the arrest.

If there is a chance that the case might go to trial and the defendant cannot afford an attorney, the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires that the court provide an attorney. This is called indigent representation and a public defender or assigned attorney would represent the defendant in all proceedings. Indigent representation is only available misdemeanor and felony cases that could result in jail time, juvenile cases and certain appeal cases. Class C misdemeanors do not qualify for indigent representation.  

Texas requires that the county pays for appointed counsel and expenses and each county may address indigent defense differently but must comply with the state commission’s guidelines.  If an accused cannot afford a lawyer, the court appoints one. A judge may later order the defendant to repay some or all of that cost if they are able to.  

For less serious cases or civil cases, pro bono volunteers give legal help free or at low cost. Many hold clinics on representing yourself or clearing (expunging) a record. Pro Bono Texas is a good place to start looking for one.

Many courts will provide forms and help for people who want to represent themselves, called pro se.

In Texas, a district court is the main state trial court for felonies. The name can also mean a U.S. federal district court, which hears federal cases; Texas has four federal judicial districts with offices around the state. It is important that you check the address of the court you are to appear in rather than to ask someone because that person might give you directions to the wrong “district” court. Being late to court can land you in custody as well.

Pretrial proceeding is the process where both sides (prosecution and defense) gather information, interview witnesses, request records, videos etc. Pretrial proceedings also include communications with the judge assigned to the case and these appearances are either in person or by on-line conferencing. Some pretrial proceedings may not require a defendant’s appearance, allowing an attorney to appear in their place. The information that is gathered is called discovery and both sides must share the information that they have gathered.  This information does not include conversations between the arrested and their attorney.

Most cases do not go to trial because both sides reach a plea deal, where both sides try to reach a reasonable punishment based on what was learned in the pretrial proceedings.  A plea deal can only happen if the accused person admits they are guilty in exchange for a lighter punishment.  The reason they must admit guilt is because it would not be fair to punish someone who claims they are not guilty.  There are times in plea bargaining when the prosecution agrees to give a lighter sentence in exchange for information leading to the arrest of more serious criminal related to the crime.  

Trial is where both sides share their information in front of a judge or a judge and jury. After listening to all the evidence, the judge or jury decides the verdict which is whether if the person is guilty or not guilty. If a court has only a judge hearing both sides, it is called a bench trial.  If a jury is selected, it is called a jury trial.  If the defendant is found non-guilty, they are released.  If they are found to be guilty, the next step is sentencing.

Sentencing is the punishment that the judge decides the person should get. This could be jail or prison time, fines, community service, probation, or a combination.

Appeal is asking for a higher court to hear the case again at an appellate court.  If the accused person thinks something went wrong at trial or has new information that was not available during the trial or that the sentence is too harsh, the defense attorney can ask for an appeal. It is not unusual for an appeal when there is a long jail sentence, but an appeal can be denied if the appellate court feels that the original trial or sentencing was fair.

Texas Felony vs Misdemeanor

In Texas, a misdemeanor is divided into Class A, Class B and Class C.

  • Class A is the most serious misdemeanor with penalties of up to 1 year in county jail and a fine of up to $4000.  Examples of a Class A misdemeanor in Texas include property theft valued between $750 and $2500, certain drug possession offenses and assault with bodily harm. 
  • Class B Misdemeanors can result in penalties of up to 180 days in county jail and a fine of up to $2000. Examples of a Class B misdemeanor include first offense DWI, possession of marijuana and criminal trespassing.
  • Class C misdemeanor is the least serious and results in a fine of up to $500 without jail time. Examples of Class C misdemeanor include disorderly conduct, simple assault without bodily injury and minor possession of alcohol.

A felony crime in Texas is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor and can be punished with more significant fines and jail time of more than one year.  Examples of felony crimes are murder, rape, theft, aggravated assault, drug trafficking, kidnapping and identity theft.

In Texas, the elected District Clerk keeps the records for felony cases and the elected County Clerk (or County Court at Law clerk) keeps misdemeanor records; both accept filings, bonds, fees and fines and keep the court’s files.

A warrant is used to get someone to appear in court or to law enforcement.  There must be good reason to believe that the person is involved in a crime. The warrant gives authority to arrest the person and search for evidence for the investigation of the crime. 

A criminal summons is issued to request that a person appear in court at a particular time and date.  It does not involve an arrest.  A traffic ticket, summary citation or lesser misdemeanor could be considered a summons if you are given a court date.

A summary citation, commonly referred to as a ticket, is a criminal summons by a law enforcement officer either in person or via mail accusing the defendant of a minor offense, stating potential fine, listing the court having jurisdiction and instructions for addressing the issue. Defendants may or may not be required to appear in court or handle the matter by entering a plea via mail.

Fines are usually paid to the District Clerk or County Clerk, and payment methods can be found on the Glasscock County District Clerk or County Clerk website. If you do not pay your fine on time, you can lose your driver’s license, have to pay additional fees or even have a warrant for your arrest.  It is important to read the instructions on the ticket issued by the police officer or court at the time of your arrest. For a parking ticket or summary citation, the fine amount and how to send payment should be on the ticket. 

Texas Criminal Court System - How it Works

Justice courts are located within precincts are the lower-level criminal courts that handle Class C misdemeanors such as disorderly conduct, public intoxication and minor possession of alcohol and traffic violations. The judges are magistrates. 

Municipal courts handle violations of municipal ordinances (city laws), traffic violations, parking violations and criminal misdemeanor offenses that occur within the city or towns police jurisdiction. They overlap with justice courts in handling Class C misdemeanors. These courts are for criminal misdemeanors and are only punishable by fine and there is no confinement.

When there is an appeal request from a judgement made in justice or municipal court, the case is heard in a county or district court as if the original trial in the lower court had not occurred.  This is called trial de novo.

Texas County Courts are the original and trial courts for the more serious Class A and B misdemeanor cases. Each Texas county has one constitutional county court, and many counties have added statutory County Courts at Law to share its caseload; in larger counties those courts hear most Class A and B misdemeanors.  County courts are not courts for felony cases.

District courts in Texas are trial courts that handle criminal felony cases from beginning to end.  

Every Texas county designates at least one court to sit as its juvenile court (Family Code 51.04). A child in juvenile court is someone who was 10 through 16 at the time of the alleged conduct; at 17, Texas treats a person as an adult in criminal cases. The juvenile cases are handled by judges assigned to only serve “juvenile court”.

Courts of Appeal handle appeals from the district and county courts.

Specialty courts or problem-solving courts are being adopted in many states as a way to handle cases that involve non-violent and first-time offender cases in a way to where the offender can retain a job or responsibilities while following specific orders of the court as returned court appearances, periodic evaluations or testing for substances. Texas offers a variety of specialty courts throughout the state including drug, veteran’s, re-entry and DWI courts.

Texas has two high courts. The Texas Supreme Court is the final word on civil and juvenile cases. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin is the highest court for criminal cases and automatically reviews every death sentence. Most criminal appeals reach it after one of the state’s intermediate courts of appeals has ruled.

FEDERAL COURT

Federal Court deals with crimes involving violations of United States laws.  Federal crimes include federal drug trafficking, federal tax evasion and fraud that crossed state lines and include crimes that occur on federal property as post offices or federal buildings.  

Cases involving crimes that involve the FBI or DEA or Immigration agencies are federal crimes. Terrorism is a federal crime. 

There are some differences in the Federal court system as compared to the Texas state court system. For example, the attorneys who work for the courts are called United States Attorneys and Federal judges are called District Court Judges (not to be confused by local state district courts).  

Federal Magistrate Judges hear the case early on, but they do not decide on the cases at a trial like the Federal District Court Judges. In a federal case, a grand jury is used for indictments.

There are four U.S. Federal Judicial Districts in Texas.

Courts

GLASSCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE
117 E CURRIE
GARDEN CITY TX, 79739
432-354-2639

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