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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The 5th Judicial District is composed of Bowie and Cass counties.
(b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, each district court in Bowie and Cass counties has the civil and criminal jurisdiction of a county court.
(c) In Bowie County, the 5th Judicial District has concurrent jurisdiction with the 102nd Judicial District. Either court, in term or in vacation, may transfer a pending civil or criminal case to the other court by an order entered on the minutes of the transferring court.
(d) The terms of the 5th District Court begin:
(1) in Bowie County on the first Mondays in January and July; and
(2) in Cass County on the first Mondays in February, May, August, and November.
(e) The 5th and 102nd district courts may sit in Bowie County in Texarkana, in addition to Boston, to try, hear, and determine nonjury civil or criminal cases, motions, arguments, and other nonjury matters.
(f) When the courts sit in Texarkana, the Bowie County district clerk or the clerk's deputy shall serve as clerk of the courts and may transfer all necessary books, minutes, and records to Texarkana or Boston when necessary. The Bowie County sheriff or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the courts in Texarkana and perform all duties required by law or by the court.
(g) The Commissioners Court of Bowie County may provide suitable quarters for the 5th and 102nd district courts in Texarkana or may make an agreement with the City of Texarkana to provide quarters.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 24.105. 5th Judicial District (Bowie and Cass Counties) - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-24-105/
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