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Harris County Civil Courthouse

Zoom

Some courts are holding hearings via Zoom.  Candace will provide you the details of how to attend court via Zoom as needed.

 

Courthouse Information​

 

All family district courts are located in the Harris County

 

Civil Courthouse located at 201 Caroline, Houston, Texas

 

77002.  See the list of each family court, specific location,

 

and direct telephone number for your convenience.

Parking

Parking is available all around the courthouse.  Most parking lots accept credit cards.  Leave home early enough to find and pay for parking.

Security

You must go through security similar to the airport to enter the courthouse. Make sure you leave small knives, pepper spray, fingernail clippers, etc. at home. You will be required to remove your shoes, belts, cell phones, keys, etc. The lines for security can become long. Expect delays at security.

Attire

Courthouse attire is business casual. No shorts or flip-flops. The courthouse is a formal venue which requires conservative, respectful attire at all times.

Etiquette

Make sure your cell phone and any other device is on silent at all times inside the courtroom.  If it rings in the courtroom, the bailiff can take it from you. Do not talk in the courtroom if the Judge is on the bench.  If the Judge calls your name, always stand to speak to the Judge. Always address the Judge as “Judge” or “Your Honor”.

Food Court in basement

You can enjoy Starbucks or Luby’s in the basement of the Civil Courthouse.  Credit Cards are accepted.  

Courthouses

245th Judicial District Court
15th Floor

(713) 368-5900
 
246th Judicial District Court

16th Floor
(713) 274-4500

 
247th Judicial District Court

15th Floor
(713) 368-6570

 
257th Judicial District Court

16th Floor
(713) 274-4560

 
308th Judicial District Court

8th Floor
(713) 274-4600

 
309th Judicial District Court

16th Floor
(713) 274-4520

 
310th Judicial District Court

15th Floor
(713) 368-4580


311th Judicial District Court

8th Floor
(713) 274-4580

 
312th Judicial District Court

16th Floor
(713) 274-4540

507th Judicial District Court

15th Floor

(713) 274-4620

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