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Fort Bend County 240th District Court
Physical:
Fort Bend County Justice Center
1422 Eugene Heimann Cir, #10142
Richmond, TX 77469
1422 Eugene Heimann Cir, #10142
Richmond, TX 77469
Mailing:
301 Jackson St
Richmond, TX 77469
Richmond, TX 77469
Phone: 281-341-4515
Fax: 281-341-4519
Fax: 281-341-4519
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Fort Bend County 240th District Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Fort Bend County, Texas, and resources applicable to all courts in Texas.
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Fort Bend County Case Records
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Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases
Fort Bend County Court Calendars
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Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Opinions
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Forms and related information
Fort Bend County District Court Forms
View and download forms for use in Fort Bend County District Courts.
Child Support Forms
View and download child support forms in English or Spanish.
Civil Case Information Sheet Pro Se Instructions
View supplemental instructions and definitions for self-represented parties to complete the Civil Case Information Sheet. This sheet is required in Texas for a new civil, family law, probate, or mental health case, or when a post-judgment petition for modification or motion for enforcement is filed in a family law case.
Court Forms and Instructions
View and download various Texas court forms and instructions, including the Civil Case Information sheet required when filing a new civil, family law, probate, or mental health case or family law post-judgment petition. Additional forms and instructions include foreclosure, constitutionality of a state statute, order of nondisclosure, protective order, and divorce and other family matters.
Juvenile Court Forms
View and download various forms for use in Texas juvenile proceedings from the Juvenile Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Protective Order Guide and Forms
View and download a Protective Order Kit with information about protective orders, what to expect in court, contacts for additional help, and instructions on how to complete the Application for Protective Order.
Advance Directive Forms
Find forms and information regarding Advance Directives in Texas, including Power of Attorney and Directive to Physicians.
Online Self-Help Forms
Complete Texas court forms using an interactive interview process; completed forms can be saved and printed. Forms may also be downloaded and filled out by hand. Instructions and additional self-help resources are provided.
Online fine payments
Pay Fort Bend County Fines, Fees, and Costs
Pay Fort Bend County fines, fees, and costs online by court type, including District Court, County Court at Law, and Justice of the Peace. A fee applies.
Pay Fort Bend County Hot Checks
Pay Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office hot checks, fines, and fees online by check ID and payment amount. A fee applies.
Pay Fort Bend County Probation, Restitution, Pretrial, and Related Fees and Fines
Pay Fort Bend County probation, restitution, pretrial, and miscellaneous Community Supervision fees and fines online. Select "Local Payments" to begin, then select "Texas" and "Fort Bend County CSCD". A fee applies.
Make Texas Child Support Payments
Make Texas child support payments online. A fee applies.
Self help, legal research, general information
Fort Bend County Community Supervision
The Fort Bend County Community Supervision and Corrections Department offers information about adult probation, pretrial intervention, employment and literacy programs, and services for crime victims.
Fort Bend County District Court Local Rules
View the local rules for District Courts in Fort Bend County, with specific local rules for 328th, 387th, and 400th District Courts.
Fort Bend County Drug Court
View information about the Fort Bend County Drug Court (or "C.A.R.D. Program"), an alternative for criminal offenders affected by addiction.
Fort Bend County Juvenile Information
View probation and other information about juvenile cases in Fort Bend County, including court and detention procedures, community resources, counseling services, victims' rights, juvenile court records, forms, and special programs.
Fort Bend County Law Library
Information regarding Fort Bend County Law Library, which is open to the general public for legal research.
Fort Bend County Victim Help
The Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office offers information about services available to crime victims and witnesses, with answers to frequently asked questions about crime reports, arrest, bail, court procedure, dropping charges, Victim Impact Statement, and the Victim Assistance Coordinator.
Non-Custodial Parent Legal Assistance
View legal resources and information for non-custodial parents. Resources cover access, visitation and custody, paternity issues, and child support. Information is offered in both English and Spanish.
Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
The Texas Advocacy Project provides information, legal hotlines, assistance with obtaining protective orders, and other legal services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Links to additional online resources are included.
Child Support and Child Protection Courts
View information about the Specialty Courts Program, which includes Child Support Courts and Child Protection Courts.
Child Support Information
The Texas Attorney General's Office offers information for parents and guardians about child support, with links to an interactive website that can be used to apply for services, check case and payment status, and pay support online. Additional links include downloadable publications in English or Spanish, office locations, access and visitation help, family violence information, forms, and more.
Court Rules
View and download Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, Texas Rules of Judicial Administration, and rules governing attorneys including Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
Crime Victim Help
The Texas Attorney General's Office offers information about the Crime Victims' Compensation Program, victims' rights, child abuse, family violence, protective orders, sexual assault, stalking, and victim notification. Application forms and instructions for Crime Victims' Compensation are included.
Expunction and Sealing of Criminal Records
View information about sealing of adult and juvenile records, expunctions, orders of nondisclosure, and other related topics.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Texas, including local housing counseling agencies and links to legal aid providers.
Landlord-Tenant Legal Assistance
Find information on landlord-tenant issues and housing discrimination provided by the Austin Tenants’ Council. The Council also provides housing counseling and legal counseling for Texas residents, with priority given to income-eligible Travis County residents.
Ask a Law Librarian Program
The Texas State Law Library offers a free program for the public to ask reference librarians questions about legal research. Inquiries can be made in person, online, by telephone, or by mail.
Child Support Services
The Attorney General of Texas offers an interactive website with child support information and services, including how to apply for services, help finding an absent parent, forms, and how to find case and payment information.
General Information about Trial Courts
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Legal Guides and Brochures
View guides and brochures from the Texas Bar Association on a variety of legal topics, including subpoenas, attorney complaints, consumer issues, dispute resolution, criminal record expunction, traffic court, how to select a lawyer, how to sue in Justice Court, name changes, and the criminal justice process.
Legal Information and Legal Resources
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Online Legal Research Resources
The Texas State Law Library provides links to the state Constitution and Statutes, Administrative Rules, and a list of answers to frequently asked legal questions.
Trial Court Jurisdiction by Case Type
A detailed description of trial court jurisdiction, listed by case type, subject matter and court type is provided.
Trial Court Jurisdiction by County
A description of case type jurisdiction for Texas trial courts is provided and listed by county.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Fort Bend County Hot Check Prosecution
The Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office offers information about its hot check prosecution, collection, and restitution services, with information for merchants who have received a hot check and for individuals accused of writing a hot check. A link to online payments is included.
Fort Bend County Mental Health Public Defender
View information about the Fort Bend County Mental Health Public Defender's Office, which provides criminal defense services to indigent defendants with mental illness. Eligibility requirements and resources for clients and families are included; links are in the left column.
Free Legal Aid
Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families who cannot afford an attorney in 72 counties in Texas and four counties in southwest Arkansas.
Houston Area Lawyer Referral
The Houston Lawyer Referral Service offers referrals in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, and Montgomery Counties by phone or online form. Initial consultations for a small fee, reduced fees, 24-hour on-call lawyers, and referrals to social service agencies are also available.
Public Defender Offices
View contact information for Public Defender Offices, which provide criminal defense services for defendants who cannot afford an attorney. Information about counties served and types of cases handled is included.
Attorney Complaint Information
The State Bar of Texas offers information about the complaint process against attorneys and several dispute resolution services.
Bar Association - Lawyer Directory
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Find Attorney Discipline Records
The Texas Board of Disciplinary Appeals reviews certain types of disciplinary actions against attorneys. Summaries of recent decisions and an archive of past decisions are available online. Search by the first letter of the last name of an attorney.
Find Legal Help
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Free Legal Assistance
View a directory of statewide and county organizations that provide free pro bono legal assistance to income-eligible residents.
Information for Texans Who Cannot Afford a Lawyer
View information provided by the Texas State Bar about organizations that provide free legal services to low-income individuals.
Lawyer Referral Services
The State Bar of Texas offers a statewide telephonic lawyer referral service and a list of additional lawyer referral services.
Legal Resources for Veterans
View information about resources available to veterans needing civil legal assistance, access to legal clinics, and disability rights information.