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Jefferson County Criminal District Court
Jefferson County Courthouse Annex
1001 Pearl St, #203
Beaumont, TX 77701
1001 Pearl St, #203
Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone: 409-835-8580
Fax: 409-835-8527
Fax: 409-835-8527
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Jefferson County Criminal District Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Jefferson County, Texas, and resources applicable to all courts in Texas.
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Jefferson County District Court Criminal Case Index
View Jefferson County District Court index of criminal cases filed, by year and party name.
Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases
Jefferson County Criminal District Court Dockets
View Jefferson County Criminal District Court dockets online. Scroll to the bottom of the page for docket links.
Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Opinions
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Forms and related information
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
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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.
Advance Directive Forms
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Online Self-Help Forms
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Online fine payments
Make Texas Child Support Payments
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Self help, legal research, general information
Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center
View information about mediation services in Jefferson County, which can assist participants in resolving disputes and avoiding court. Links to request forms for various types of mediation are included.
Jefferson County District Court Drug Court
View contact information for Jefferson County District Court Drug Impact Court.
Jefferson County Family Violence Help
The Jefferson County District Attorney's Office offers information about family violence resources including counseling, courtroom escorts, educational programs, and referrals.
Jefferson County Victim Help
The Jefferson County District Attorney's Office offers information about services available through the Victims' Assistance Center, including victims' rights, compensation, court procedure, court accompaniment, counseling, and protective orders.
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 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
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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.
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
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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
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Trial Court Jurisdiction by County
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Jefferson County Hot Check Collection and Prosecution
The Jefferson County District Attorney's Office offers information about its hot check collection and prosecution services, with tips for merchants, information and notification forms, and information for hot check writers.
Jefferson County Lawyers
The Jefferson County Bar Association offers a directory of lawyers by area of law, with firm name and phone number.
Public Defender Offices
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Attorney Complaint Information
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Bar Association - Lawyer Directory
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Find Attorney Discipline Records
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Find Legal Help
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Information for Texans Who Cannot Afford a Lawyer
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Lawyer Referral Services
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Legal Resources for Veterans
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