Juvenile Court
Agenda & Jurisdiction
74th District Juvenile Court tries all juvenile cases.
Counsel for Indigent Defendants
View the Standards and Procedures Relating to the Appointment of Counsel for Indigent Juvenile Defendants (PDF) to learn about indigent defendants.
Detention Hearings & Warnings
Typically held every Monday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Please refer to the dress code and court etiquette.
Dress Code
Most hearings are open to the public. Appropriate dress is expected in the courtroom. No shorts, tank tops, hats/caps for men, or bare feet are allowed. Unattended children are not allowed in the courtroom
Jury Trials
Jurors report at 9 a.m. on date indicated on jury summons. After listening to instructions given by the District Clerk, they will be assigned to the various courts requiring a jury. Jury trials normally begin on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
Settings
Requests regarding settings should be directed to Lisa Blakemore by phone, fax, or mail.
Transcriptions of Trials/Hearings
Inquiries regarding transcripts should be directed to Lisa Blakemore by phone, fax, or mail.
Filing
Requests for information items for filing should be directed to the District Clerk's Office on the Filing Information page.
74th District Juvenile Court tries all juvenile cases.
Counsel for Indigent Defendants
View the Standards and Procedures Relating to the Appointment of Counsel for Indigent Juvenile Defendants (PDF) to learn about indigent defendants.
Detention Hearings & Warnings
Typically held every Monday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Please refer to the dress code and court etiquette.
Dress Code
Most hearings are open to the public. Appropriate dress is expected in the courtroom. No shorts, tank tops, hats/caps for men, or bare feet are allowed. Unattended children are not allowed in the courtroom
Jury Trials
Jurors report at 9 a.m. on date indicated on jury summons. After listening to instructions given by the District Clerk, they will be assigned to the various courts requiring a jury. Jury trials normally begin on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
Settings
Requests regarding settings should be directed to Lisa Blakemore by phone, fax, or mail.
Transcriptions of Trials/Hearings
Inquiries regarding transcripts should be directed to Lisa Blakemore by phone, fax, or mail.
Filing
Requests for information items for filing should be directed to the District Clerk's Office on the Filing Information page.