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111 E San Antonio St San Marcos, TX 78666
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Hays County Court Information
There are multiple locations for court cases to be heard in Hays County, Texas.
Hays County Courthouse
111 E San Antonio St
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7625
Hays County District Court
712 S Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7700
San Marcos Municipal Court
712 S Stagecoach Trail
Suite #2233
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-8190
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.
Avrey Anderson
Hays County Government Center
Suite 2211
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7660
County Clerk
The County Clerk is also an elected position, and this office includes two divisions, Records and Courts. 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.
Elaine H. Cárdenas, MBA, PhD
Hays Government Center
Suite 2008
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7330
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 Peach 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.
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 court that addresses the needs of veterans and active duty members who have been charged with crimes. This program is 12-24 months long and is typically for those charged with misdemeanors. Upon completion of the program, the criminal record will be erased.
Mental Health Court
Mental Health Court is a 12-month treatment court for individuals with mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, and/or developmental disabilities who have been charged with crimes.
To be eligible, an offender must be diagnosed with a mental health disorder, substance abuse disorder, or a developmental disability. Typically, the program is only for those facing misdemeanor charges, but assault charges will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The offender cannot have a history of violent offenses or sex offenses. Upon completion of the program, the charges may be dismissed.
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.
Perform a free Hayscountycourt court records search, including marriage, divorce, criminal, arrests, mugshots persons and more. DISCLAIMER: Hayscountycourt is not operated by, affiliated or associated with any local, state, or federal government or agency. Hayscountycourt works with a aggregation site called PeopleConnect that collects government-generated records from public sources and provides fast, easy, and inexpensive access to those records. Because those records are subject to change by the original sources, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the content offered on this website. Hayscountycourt is not a consumer reporting company as defined by The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC § 1681 et seq, and cannot be used for the purposes of establishing credit worthiness, employment background checks, tenant screenings, or evaluation of risk related to business transactions. Avoid using Hayscountycourt for criminal purposes such as stalking or identity theft, as such utilizations are subject to civil or criminal charges and penalties. Users must agree with the PeopleConnect terms of service before making use of the website.
Hays County Court Information
There are multiple locations for court cases to be heard in Hays County, Texas.
Hays County Courthouse
111 E San Antonio St
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7625
Hays County District Court
712 S Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7700
San Marcos Municipal Court
712 S Stagecoach Trail
Suite #2233
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-8190
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.
Avrey Anderson
Hays County Government Center
Suite 2211
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7660
County Clerk
The County Clerk is also an elected position, and this office includes two divisions, Records and Courts. 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.
Elaine H. Cárdenas, MBA, PhD
Hays Government Center
Suite 2008
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-393-7330
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 Peach 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.
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 court that addresses the needs of veterans and active duty members who have been charged with crimes. This program is 12-24 months long and is typically for those charged with misdemeanors. Upon completion of the program, the criminal record will be erased.
Mental Health Court
Mental Health Court is a 12-month treatment court for individuals with mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, and/or developmental disabilities who have been charged with crimes.
To be eligible, an offender must be diagnosed with a mental health disorder, substance abuse disorder, or a developmental disability. Typically, the program is only for those facing misdemeanor charges, but assault charges will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The offender cannot have a history of violent offenses or sex offenses. Upon completion of the program, the charges may be dismissed.
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.