Nueces County Court

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Nueces County Court Information

The first Nueces County Courthouse was built in 1914, and was used continuously until it was abandoned in 1977. The current courthouse opened in 1977, and continues to be the location of most court cases in Nueces County.

Locations

Nueces County Courthouse
901 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 888-0111

Corpus Christi Municipal Court
120 N. Chaparral St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 826-2500

Portland Municipal Court
1900 Billy G. Webb Dr.
Portland, TX 78374
361-777-4543

Rockport Municipal Court
402 E. Laurel
Rockport, TX 78382
361-729-2213 ext 237

Ingleside Municipal Court
2867 Avenue J
Ingleside, TX 78362
361-775-1188

United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
Corpus Christi Division
United States Courthouse
1133 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-888-3142

District Clerk

This office is responsible for keeping records of the District Court and County Courts at Law proceedings, putting 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.

Anne Lorentzen
Nueces County District Clerk
Nueces County Courthouse
901 Leopard St.
Room 313
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 888-0450

County Clerk

The County Clerk is also an elected position, and this office has many responsibilities. 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. The County Clerk is also the Chief Election Official for Nueces County.

Kara Sands
Nueces County Clerk
Nueces County Courthouse
901 Leopard St.
Room 201
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 888-0580

United States District Court

Nueces County is part of the Southern District of Texas for the United States District Court. The Corpus Christi division includes Nueces, Aransas, Brooks, Bee, Duval, Kenedy, Jim Wells, Kleberg, San Patricio, and Live Oak Counties.

Randy Crane is the Chief Judge, and Nathan Ochsner is the Clerk of Court.

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.

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 $200,000, although some courts may have higher limits. They also have jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanor matters, probate, and guardianship matters.

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 Peace 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 $10,000 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. In this county Civil Court also hears most family and juvenile cases.

Criminal Court

Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. District Courts have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases. County Courts at Law have jurisdiction over most misdemeanor criminal cases, while Justice Courts and Justices of the Peace hear cases involving misdemeanor crimes are punishable by only fines, not jail time.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a specialized court that addresses the needs of veterans and active duty members who have been charged with certain offenses. This program is 12-24 months long. Veterans with either a mental health condition or traumatic brain injury may be eligible.

During the program, the offender must not commit a criminal offense and must not consume alcohol or non-prescribed controlled drugs. They must submit to drug testing, take all medications as prescribed, and keep all appointments, including compliance hearings. Those who have been charged with sexual offenses or manufacturing drugs are not eligible.