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Welcome to
the 242nd District Court
Public Web Site!
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The 242nd District Court is a court of general jurisdiction serving Hale,
Swisher, and Castro counties. In Hale County, the
courtroom is located in the Justice Center, 225
Broadway, Plainview, Texas. In Swisher and
Castro Counties, the courtroom is located in the
respective county courthouses in Tulia and
Dimmitt, Texas.
The Court has
jurisdiction in felony
criminal cases, family law cases, cases involving title
to land, civil matters, election
contests, and juvenile cases. In Hale County, Associate Judges first
hear child support cases in which the State Attorney
General is involved and which may then
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The Judge of the Court is Ed Self. Judge Self
was sworn into office on February 20, 1998, after being appointed by Governor George W. Bush. Judge Self was elected November 3, 1998, and re-elected
in 2002, 2006, and 2010.
The Court Coordinator is
Elsa Carrera, the Court
Reporter is Holly Craven,
and the Bailiff is
Rick Bentley.
You may contact the Court by calling
806-291-5254, fax 806-291-5304, e-mail 242ndcourt@halecounty.org,
or mail to 225 Broadway, Suite 3, Plainview, TX 79072.
If you wish to call the District Clerk, please call
806-291-5226. |
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The office
for the Court is located in Suite 3 of the
Justice Center, 225 Broadway, Plainview, and is open from 8:30 A. M. until noon and from 1:00 until 5:00 P. M., Monday through Friday, except on court days for Swisher and Castro counties. On those days, documents
for Hale County may be left with the District Clerk in
Suite 4, Justice Center, or a message may be left on the answering machine.
Generally, jury panels first report on
Mondays at 8:30 A. M.
Messages regarding current jury service may be obtained by calling 806-293-9394.
Counsel in guilty plea hearings or true plea revocations are requested to obtain plea papers from the District Attorney's office at least 30 minutes prior to the time of hearing.
Local Rules are applied except in extraordinary circumstances where the interests of justice require a deviation. In family law cases with minor children, Judge Self requires that each party attend the Kids Sake children’s interest seminar
put
on
by
Parent's
Place.
Parent's
Place
can
be
contacted
at
995-2756.
Jury questionnaires are sent to the jury following each trial. Suggestions for improvement in procedures are always welcomed.
The goal of Judge Self and all of the staff is to provide prompt and courteous service to the public and all persons having business before the Court. The Court strives to give all litigants a fair and impartial trial under the rules of law. |
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All information contained on this web site is property of the 242nd District Court
and may be reproduced as needed.
242nd
District Court, Judge Ed Self - 225 Broadway, Suite 3 -
Plainview, TX 79072
Tel: 806-291-5254 - Fax: 806-291-5304 - Email:
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