Located in Southeast Texas, Montgomery County covers an area of about 2,789 square kilometers and has a population of close to 700,000. Established in 1837, Montgomery County is known for its contribution to the Texas lumber and timber industries. Its county seat is Conroe.

Courts in Montgomery County

The judicial system in Montgomery County consists of District Courts, Constitutional County Courts, County Courts of Law, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts. The District Courts have authority over criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, and family cases. The District Courts handle property damages, tax disputes, eminent domain, child support, divorce, annulment, child protection cases, juvenile delinquencies, probate matters, mental health, and guardianship cases. The Montgomery Constitutional County Courts share jurisdiction with the District Court and the Justice Courts and handle misdemeanor cases punishable by fines not more than $500.

The Montgomery County Courts at Law presides over some misdemeanor cases and general civil claims for less than $100,000 and over $500 for eminent domain cases. They also handle probate cases like wills and guardianships. The Justice Court handles civil and criminal cases such as traffic misdemeanors, preliminary cases for criminal cases, small claims, and foreclosures of mortgages. The Municipal Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over most violations of city ordinance cases and preside over lawsuits involving municipal ordinance violations and cases related to forfeitures of bail bonds.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Montgomery County

Public court records held by the courts are accessible to the public. The Clerks of the District Court is the county’s record custodian and grants access to an online tool to access court records.  Interested persons may access Montgomery public court records using the Case Record Inquiry web tool. Furthermore, record seekers may access public court records at the various courthouses or mail written requests for the documents.

Types of Public Court Records in Montgomery County

Public court records allow individuals to review legal proceedings and decisions of the courts, ensuring fairness and transparency in the judicial process. The following court records are open to Montgomery County residents:

• Civil Court Records: Personal injury cases, contract disputes, property disputes, and small claims
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies such as robbery and sexual assaults, and misdemeanors such as petty theft and driving under the influence
• Family Court Records: Divorce records, spousal support, child custody, and child support
• Traffic Court Records: Speeding tickets, parking violations, and DUI arrest records
• Probate Court Records: Guardianship, estate administration, wills, name change

Confidential Court Records in Montgomery County

Confidential court records are papers and documents maintained by the courts that are closed to the public. Confidential court records are sealed to protect the safety of the persons named on the court document or prevent disclosure of proprietary information. Therefore, Juvenile court records, mental health commitment proceedings, the identity of victims of sexual assault, and trade secrets are confidential court documents unavailable to Montgomery County residents.

Furthermore, some public court records may contain personal identifiers exempted from public view. The court redacts this information to prevent identity theft, privacy violations, or physical harm. Consequently, the following personal information is removed from the public court record in Montgomery County:

• Social Security numbers
• Financial account numbers
• Personal contact details such as home and email addresses
• Medical records
• Tax identification numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Montgomery, TX

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Montgomery County, juvenile delinquency offenses are on the rise. There are many reasons for the inflation in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Texas often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of charges, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 983 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Of that total, 93% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 915 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Montgomery County, are focusing on family counseling and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Montgomery County juvenile delinquency tallies will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Montgomery County, TX

https://texas.gov/

County Seat:	Conroe
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1837
Total Square Miles:	1,077
2019 Population:	570,934
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	501 N Thompson St Ste 210 County Courthouse Conroe , TX 77301-2893 http://www.mctx.org/

Montgomery County, TX Courts