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Criminal Court Process for Kimble County Texas

Junction, where the North and South Llano rivers meet beside Interstate 10, is the county seat of Kimble County and the site of its courthouse on Main Street. The justice of the peace hears Class C cases, the constitutional County Court under the County Judge hears Class A and B misdemeanors, and felonies go to the 452nd District Court, a five-county district that also covers Edwards, Mason, McCulloch and Menard counties. The Kimble County Attorney prosecutes misdemeanors, and the 452nd District Attorney, whose main office is in Mason, prosecutes felonies. Kimble County keeps a small jail of its own in Junction, run by the Sheriff.

  • Kimble County Jail (Kimble County Sheriff's Office), Junction, TX 76849, (325) 446-2766
  • Kimble County Courthouse (County Judge, County Court, 452nd District Court sessions), 501 Main St., Junction, TX 76849; County Judge (325) 446-2724
  • Kimble County District and County Clerk, 501 Main St., Junction, TX 76849, (325) 446-3353
  • Kimble County Attorney, Junction, TX 76849, (325) 446-2378
  • 452nd District Attorney (Edwards, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch and Menard counties), Mason, TX, (325) 347-8400

Which court hears your case. Class C misdemeanors, which are punished only by a fine (a speeding ticket on I-10, public intoxication, theft under $100, an assault without injury), are filed with the Kimble County Justice of the Peace in Junction, or with the City of Junction's municipal court when a city officer issues the citation. Class A and B misdemeanors, a first DWI among them, are heard in the Kimble County Court before the County Judge, since the county has no county court at law. Felonies start with magistrate warnings and are tried in the 452nd District Court after a Kimble County grand jury returns an indictment; the district judge rotates among the five counties.

Where pretrial inmates are held. The Sheriff's Office runs a small jail in Junction, listed by the state with 19 beds, and its average population in 2021 and 2022 ran close to that number. Because of the limited space, some prisoners, especially those held for long periods or needing special housing, may be moved to a larger jail in another county under contract. Call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 446-2766 to confirm where someone is being held and how to post bail.

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

Kimble County's single justice of the peace court in the Junction courthouse handles a heavy share of interstate traffic cases for a county of about 4,300 people, along with small claims, evictions and other Class C matters. The justice of the peace also serves as the county's main magistrate, giving warnings to people arrested, setting bond and signing warrants.

Justice of the Peace court

  • Kimble County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Kimble County Courthouse, 501 Main St., Junction, TX 76849 (mail: P.O. Box 247), (325) 446-2281

City court

Junction is the only incorporated city in Kimble County. Citations written by Junction police for violations inside the city limits are answered at the city's municipal court through Junction City Hall; tickets from deputies, game wardens and state troopers go to the justice of the peace. The citation itself names the court and the appearance date.

County and district courts

  • Kimble County Court (County Judge; Class A and B misdemeanors and appeals from the justice and city courts), 501 Main St., Junction, TX 76849, (325) 446-2724
  • 452nd District Court (felonies), sitting at the Kimble County Courthouse for Kimble County terms; the District and County Clerk keeps the files, (325) 446-3353

A Class C conviction can be appealed to the County Court for a new trial, but the appeal bond must be filed promptly after judgment.

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

Most misdemeanor arrests in Kimble County lead to booking at the Kimble County Jail in Junction and a quick appearance before the justice of the peace. The County Attorney, (325) 446-2378, then decides whether to file charges in County Court.

The first 48 hours

The magistrate informs the arrested person of the charge, the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer, takes any request for appointed counsel, and sets bail. A defendant can be released by posting cash, by hiring a licensed bondsman to write a surety bond, or on a personal bond. Typical conditions include no contact with an alleged victim or an interlock device on the defendant's vehicle after a DWI arrest.

Resolving the case

The County Court meets on a schedule set by the County Judge, who also handles the county's administrative business, so settings may be several weeks apart. A defendant can accept a plea offer, ask the judge to decide the case, or request a six-member jury whose verdict must be unanimous; jury sentencing is available on request. Many travelers arrested on I-10 resolve their cases through a lawyer without repeated trips to Junction, though the court may require a personal appearance for a plea.

Penalties

  • Theft: under $100, Class C; property worth $100 but less than $750, Class B and as much as 180 days plus a $2,000 fine; $750 to under $2,500, Class A with up to a year and $4,000.
  • First DWI: Class B, carrying 72 hours to 180 days and up to $3,000, frequently probated for a first offense. It becomes Class A at 0.15 or above, and an open container requires at least six days in jail. A conviction brings a license suspension, a DWI education course and a state fine, possibly an ignition interlock, and the separate administrative license suspension has its own short deadline for requesting a hearing.
  • Assault causing bodily injury: Class A; family violence findings have lasting effects, including on firearm rights.
  • Criminal trespass: Class B in the ordinary case; trespass at a residence, or while armed with a deadly weapon, is Class A.

A Kimble County misdemeanor is usually finished in two to six months. Possible results include dismissal, diversion, deferred adjudication, probation, fines or jail. To request an appointed lawyer, tell the magistrate or contact the County Judge's office at (325) 446-2724.

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

The 452nd District Attorney's office, (325) 347-8400, prosecutes Kimble County felonies, and the 452nd District Court hears them in Junction. A single district judge and a single prosecutor's office cover five rural counties, so felony court dates in Kimble County come around on a rotating calendar.

  1. Warnings and release terms. A magistrate sees the defendant within 48 hours and sets bail and any conditions.
  2. Grand jury. The District Attorney presents the evidence to a Kimble County grand jury, which meets privately and decides whether there is probable cause to indict. A defendant can waive indictment to resolve the case faster.
  3. Arraignment and discovery. The defendant pleads to the indictment in the 452nd District Court and receives the State's evidence.
  4. Plea or trial. Most cases end with a plea agreement. At a trial, 12 jurors decide the case and must all agree; the defendant may also choose to have the jury set the sentence.

How felonies are punished

  • State jail felony: 180 days to 2 years and a fine as high as $10,000, the level for most thefts of $2,500 to $30,000.
  • Third degree: 2 to 10 years in prison.
  • Second degree: 2 to 20 years, which includes burglary of a home and most aggravated assault cases.
  • First degree: at least five years in prison, up to 99 years or a life term.
  • Drug offenses: graded by penalty group and weight; quantities found in interstate traffic stops can reach first degree.

Earlier felony convictions can raise the penalty level, and deferred adjudication is commonly offered to first-time defendants. Parole eligibility is generally reached at one-quarter of the sentence including good time, but "3g" offenses require half the sentence, and no less than two years, before parole is considered. With the court shared among five counties, felonies typically take six to eighteen months. The 452nd District Court appoints private attorneys for defendants who cannot afford one, under the indigent defense plan filed with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission; ask at magistration or through the clerk at (325) 446-3353.

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

When a violent felony is charged in Kimble County, the Sheriff's Office generally works with the Texas Rangers, and the 452nd District Attorney prosecutes. Courts set high bail in these cases, personal bonds are prohibited for violent offenses, and a constitutional amendment approved by Texas voters in 2025 allows judges to deny bail altogether in some violent-crime cases. A defendant who stays in custody is held in the Kimble County Jail or, if space is short, in a contract jail elsewhere.

  • Capital murder: death or life imprisonment without parole are the only sentences.
  • Murder: a first-degree felony, five to 99 years or life.
  • Sexual assault: second degree, with sex offender registration; aggravated sexual assault is first degree, and the minimum is 25 years for certain crimes against young children.
  • Aggravated robbery: first degree; as a "3g" offense, it requires serving half the sentence before parole eligibility.

Texas guarantees crime victims notice of hearings, a chance to confer with the prosecutor and the right to address the court, under article I, section 30 of the state constitution. Violent felony cases often last one to three years. In a county this small, the judge may transfer a high-profile trial to another county if an impartial jury cannot be seated, and capital defendants receive specially qualified appointed counsel.

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Juveniles (under 17) arrested in Kimble County

Texas handles offenses by children aged 10 to 16 in juvenile court. A 17-year-old is an adult under Texas criminal law and is booked into the county jail like anyone older.

Intake and court

A juvenile probation officer serving Kimble County conducts intake: talking with the child and family, deciding whether the child can be released to a parent, and recommending informal handling or a referral for prosecution. Juvenile petitions in Kimble County are generally filed by the County Attorney, (325) 446-2378. The county's juvenile board designates the juvenile court, either the County Court or the 452nd District Court, and the clerk at (325) 446-3353 can tell a family where a case is set.

Detention

Kimble County has no juvenile detention center. When a youth must be held, the child is typically taken to a certified detention facility in another county under contract, such as the Kerr County juvenile facility in Kerrville or a center in San Angelo. A detention hearing must be held within two working days, and the child has a right to an attorney at that hearing.

Outcomes

  • Informal adjustment or deferred prosecution for a first, less serious offense.
  • A period of probation with conditions set by the juvenile court.
  • Placement with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) when the youth is adjudicated for a felony.
  • Determinate sentencing for certain serious offenses.

The juvenile court may also certify a youth to be tried as an adult, generally at 14 or older for capital felonies, first-degree felonies and certain aggravated drug offenses, and 15 or older for other felonies. Juvenile records are confidential, and sealing is usually available once the young person qualifies.

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

Under federal law, Kimble County is part of the Austin Division of the Western District of Texas, so federal defendants from Junction travel roughly two and a half hours east to the federal courthouse in Austin.

  • Federal court clerk in Austin, Suite 1100, 501 W. Fifth St., Austin 78701, (512) 916-5896
  • Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Austin branch, Suite 334, 903 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin 78701, (512) 916-5858
  • Federal Public Defender (Western District), through its Austin staff; private Criminal Justice Act panel lawyers are appointed when the defender cannot serve

Common federal charges

Interstate 10 runs through the middle of the county, and most federal cases from Kimble County grow out of highway stops: drug trafficking, transporting undocumented migrants, and carrying firearms or large amounts of cash connected to crime. Felon-in-possession firearm charges and online child exploitation cases also appear. Federal prosecutors decide whether to adopt a case that begins with a local or state arrest.

What happens in federal court

The defendant's initial appearance is before a U.S. magistrate judge. Federal bail does not involve bondsmen; release decisions follow the Bail Reform Act, and the judge sets conditions supervised by U.S. Pretrial Services or orders the defendant detained, generally after a detention hearing within three court days. Following a complaint, an indictment must come within 30 days, and the Speedy Trial Act sets 70 days to trial, often extended for good cause. Most defendants plead guilty, and the few who go to trial face a 12-member jury that must agree unanimously.

Sentencing is based on a presentence report and the advisory Sentencing Guidelines, along with any mandatory minimum. Federal inmates are not eligible for parole and generally serve about 85 percent of the sentence, followed by supervised release. Appeals are heard by the Fifth Circuit.

Locating a federal inmate

To find a sentenced federal prisoner from Kimble County, enter a name or register number in the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. A defendant held before trial in a county jail under contract with the U.S. Marshals Service may also show up on that jail's roster. Federal court seldom hears cases against juveniles.

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This explanation of the criminal process in Kimble County is offered for general information and is not legal advice; contact details and court schedules change. To request a court-appointed lawyer, ask the magistrate or call the County Judge's office at (325) 446-2724 for a misdemeanor or the District and County Clerk at (325) 446-3353 for a felony.

Criminal Court Process for Kimble County Texas

Kimble 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 Kimble 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, Kimble 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 Kimble 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 Kimble 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, Kimble County or a city or town. The prosecuting attorney for Kimble 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 Kimble 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 Kimble 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 Kimble 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

JUNCTION CITY MUNCIPAL COURT
730 MAIN ST
JUNCTION TX, 76849
325-446-4473

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