District Courts

Jurisdiction

In Midland County, the State District Courts have jurisdiction over felony-level criminal, civil, and family law cases arising in Midland County.

The State District Courts hold hearings on pre-trial matters and preside over jury and non-jury trials. Although State District Courts have general jurisdiction, some courts handle dockets that specialize in either criminal, civil or family law.

Judge Terms

State District Court Judges are elected to a four year term by the voters of Midland County.

Documents

  1. Midland County Minimum Health Protocols for Court Proceedings - Misc Administrative Order No. 2021-068
  2. Local Rules of Practice (PDF)
  3. Midland County Indigent Defense Plan - Revised 10-31-2023 (PDF)
  4. Magistrates Warning (PDF)
  5. Affidavit Regarding Indigence with Financial Information Statement (PDF)
  6. Attorney Application for Appointment in Indigent Criminal and Mental Illness Cases (PDF)
  7. Compensation of Court Appointed Counsel (PDF)
  8. Compensation of Court Appointed Counsel - Juvenile Cases (PDF)
  9. Attorney Fee Voucher (PDF)
  10. Attorney Fee Voucher - Flat Fees (PDF)