Civil Courts
Civil Courts decide on matters and render judgments related to civil actions. Some
of the different case (cause) types heard in civil courts include malpractice, damages,
breach of contract, personal injury, multi-district litigation, etc.
Court Directory
For specific court information, please visit the
Harris County District Courts.
Ancillary Court
Matters heard by the ancillary judge are:
- Temporary restraining orders
- Tuberculosis cases (causes)
For ancillary matters after business hours, call the Harris County Operator at (713) 755-5000 for
information. The judges are on call 24/7, including holidays.