In counties having statutory county courts, the district courts generally have exclusive jurisdiction in civil cases where the amount in controversy is $200,000 or more, and concurrent jurisdiction with the statutory county courts in cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $500 but is less than $200,000.
What is the Bexar County civil jurisdiction? Bexar County Clerk's jurisdiction is up to $200,000.
To request a non-jury court setting or hearing, please contact the presiding court clerk at 210-335-2000 for more information. To request a setting or hearing before a jury, please contact the jury assignment clerk at 210-335-2520.
Definition: Jurisdictional limits refer to the boundaries or limits set by the law or constitution that determine the extent of a court's authority to make decisions. This means that a court can only make decisions within a certain geographic area or within the limits set by the law.
Divorces and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationships Civil District Judge's Standing Order - must be attached to all new petitions for Divorce and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship.
JURISDICTION: The Supreme Court of Texas has statewide, final appellate jurisdiction in civil and juvenile cases, and original jurisdiction to issue writs.
The Civil Division also enforces levies and conducts Constable's sales to aid in the collection of monetary judgments on Writs. The most common civil action taken in the Justice of the Peace Courts is evictions. This action can either evict a tenant from a rental property or gain possession of owned property.
Two of the County Courts-at-Law handle civil cases, on a full time basis, in which the matter in controversy exceeds $500 but does not exceed $200,000. They provide adjudication in suits of debt, negligence, personal injury, delinquent taxes, and eminent domain.
A quick definition of District Attorney (DA): They are like a lawyer who represents the state in court and tries to prove that someone did something wrong. They are also called a public prosecutor, state's attorney, or prosecuting attorney. It's their job to make sure that justice is served in their area.
If you have been charged with a crime and want to request court-appointed counsel, contact the indigent defense coordinator, court coordinator or judge in the county where you have been charged. See the applicable indigent defense plan or you can call your court for instructions on local processes.