Civil Courts decide on matters and render judgments related to civil (non-criminal) actions. Some of the case types heard in civil courts include malpractice, damages,breach of contract, personal injury, and multi-district litigation.
Please visit our Billing page to make your online payment or for information or payment options.
Matters handles through Ancillary are:
The Ancillary Clerk is located in the Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline, Suite 210, within the Family Intake lobby.
The Ancillary Judge is on call 24/7, including holidays. For Ancillary matters after business hours, call the Harris County Operator at (713) 755-5000.
To obtain an Umpire Appointment form, please click here.
- Release of Surety and Cash Bonds (Supersedeas Bonds)
For surety bonds, visit 201 Caroline, Suite 250. For cash bonds, visit our Court Registry section at 201 Caroline, Suite 170.
- Certificate of Civil Search
Visit our customer service section at 201 Caroline, Suite 250. There is a $6.00 fee for a Certificate of Civil Search.