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Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 23, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 23, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 23, 2026

DOTHAN: These court cases are scheduled in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Houston and Henry County Alabama:

Compiled by Linda Boster

HOUSTON COUNTY:

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Each morning has initial appearances. These are people who have not made bond. They are required to be seen by a Judge or Magistrate within 48 to 72 hours “of their arrest”. Judge Lewis follows the law even when on holiday he or another Judge comes to the Houston County Jail for the initial appearances.

These Persons are seen via a TV screen from the jail to the courtroom.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Has District-Criminal 19 cases ranging from Retail Theft 3rd, Criminal Trespass 3rd, Attempt to Elude Police, Possess Marijuana 2nd and Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia. He also has Traffic with 4 cases for Speeding, DUI, Switch Tag, Improper Lane Usage.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE CHRISTOPHER K RICHARDSON: Has Domestic Relations with 2 cases for Contested Divorce, Petition to Modify. In Circuit-Civil he has 2 cases for Negligence General, Wrongful Death.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE KEVIN MOULTON: Has Circuit-Criminal with 41 cases ranging from Theft of Services 1st, Obstruct Justice-Falsa Ident, Rec Stolen Prop 2nd, Theft of Property 2ndand Break/Enter Vehicle.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE RTODD DERRICK: Has Circuit-Criminal with 52 cases ranging from Retail Theft 1st, Electronic Stalking. Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Theft of Property 2nd and Fraud Use Credit/Deb Card.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today:

 

 

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 23, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit February 19, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit February 19, 2026

Compiled by: Linda Boster
NOTE: JUVENILE RECORDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO POST JUDGE LORI COLLIER INGRAM & JUDGE BUTCH BINFORD HANDLE ALL JUVENILE CASES:

HOUSTON COUNTY:

CV-Circuit-Civil:

38-CV-2026-000016.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Tyler Barron (Account Collection) with Judge Christopher Richardson

DV-District-Civil:

38-DV-2026-900224.00 Midland Credit Management Inc as Assignee of Citi Bank Vs Robert Dehaan (Account Collection) $13850.56 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-DV-2026-900225.00 James Grant Realty Inc vs Jennifer Ingram and any and all Other Occupants (Unlawful Detainer) $3760.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900226.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Haley Brannon (Misc DV Case) $6930.05 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-DV-2026-900227.00 Earl Welch Vs Felicia Ingram (Unlawful Detainer) $625.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

SM-Small Claims:

38-SM-2026-900602.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs James Chance Windham (Account Collection) $354.35 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900603.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Mariah Elizabeth (Account Collection) $1377.72 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900604.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Joshua Williams (Account Collection) $1241.08 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900605.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Charles Tyler Dunn (Account Collection) $2702.95 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900606.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Lynn Bernadette Watts (Account Collection) $3604.85 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900607.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs William Everett Williams (Account Collection) $3361.10 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900608.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Robert Hill (Account Collection) $1385.24 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900609.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Candace Nicole Wilkerson (Account Collection) $262.52 with Judge Bart Boothe

CC-Circuit-Criminal:

Judge Derrick had 2 cases for Expungement Petition. Judge Steensland had 3 cases for Bond FORF-FELONY.

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Lewis had 18 cases Fugitive from Justice, Discharge Gun into Occupied Building X 7, Theft of Property 2nd, Assault 1st, Trafficking, Rec Stolen Prop 2nd, Possess Burglar’s Tools, Criminal Trespass 3rd X 2, Theft of Property 1st and 4th and Obstruct Justice False ID.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Lewis had 37 cases ranging from Speeding, DUI, Move Over Law Viola, Driving W/Revoke, Failure to Dim Lights and Expired Tag.

Henry County:

CV-Circuit Civil:

37-CV-2026-900013.00 Michael Oswalt Vs Johnston Trucking LLC (Negligence Motor Vehicle) with Judge John Steensland

SM-Small Claims:

38-SM-2026-900087.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs William Wiggins (Account Collection) $640.14 with Judge Spencer Danzey

CC-Circuit-Criminal:

Judge Danzey had 8 cases for Bond FORF-FELONY X 5, Bond FORF -MISD X 3

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Danzey had 5 cases for Possess Marijuana 2nd X 2, Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia X 2, Possess Contr Subs.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Danzey had 30 cases ranging from Fail Stop Sign, Improper Labe Usage, Tinted Windows, Speeding and No Driving License.

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 23, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 20, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 20, 2026

DOTHAN: These court cases are scheduled in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Houston and Henry County Alabama:

Compiled by Linda Boster

HOUSTON COUNTY:

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Each morning has initial appearances. These are people who have not made bond. They are required to be seen by a Judge or Magistrate within 48 to 72 hours “of their arrest”. Judge Lewis follows the law even when on holiday he or another Judge comes to the Houston County Jail for the initial appearances.

These Persons are seen via a TV screen from the jail to the courtroom.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Has District-Criminal with 20 cases ranging from Possess Marijuana 1sr, Possess Contr Subs, Pistol Certain Person, Theft of Property 1st and Obstruct Justice-False Ident.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Child Support with 11 cases for Paternity.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today:

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 23, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit February 17, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit February 17, 2026

Compiled by: Linda Boster
NOTE: JUVENILE RECORDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO POST JUDGE LORI COLLIER INGRAM & JUDGE BUTCH BINFORD HANDLE ALL JUVENILE CASES:

HOUSTON COUNTY:

CS-Child Support:

38-CS-2026-900048.00 State of Alabama EX REL Candace L Thomas Vs Garland E Terrell (CS FORN JUDMT) with Judge Bart Boothe

38-CS-2026-900049.00 State of Alabama EX REL Jazmyn S Tharp Vs Jeremy R Peterman (INTR ACT UNDER UIFSA) with Judge Bart Boothe

38-CS-2026-900050.00 State of Alabama EX REL Latia S Bass Vs Tony Speights (CS FORN JUDMT) with Judge Bart Boothe

CV-Circuit-Civil:

38-CV-2026-900099.00 Sean McCray Vs Legal Service Alabama Inc (Workman’s Comp) with Judge Kevin Moulton

38-CV-2026-900100.00 Amanda Blackmon Vs David Hill (Negligence Motor Vehicle) with Judge Todd Derrick

DV-District-Civil:

38-DV-2026-900220.00 Dothan Housing Authority DBA Crimson Ridge LLC Vs Mia Coklow (Unlawful Detainer) with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900221.00 Azalea Place Apartments vs Jeffrey Christensen and any and all Other Occupants (Unlawful Detainer) $749.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900222.00 Kriser Home South Vs Yolanda Garcia (Unlawful Detainer) $3466.84 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900223.00 Kriser Home South Vs Mikayla Bryant (Unlawful Detainer) $1320.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

SM-Small Claims:

38-SM-2026-900587.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Cory Brunson (Account Collection) $640.71 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900588.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Ashlee Sexton (Account Collection) $673.84 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900589.00 John Kevin Bowden Vs Phat Daddy Transport (Misc SM Case) $2300.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900590.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Lisa B Morgan (Account Collection) $1198.74 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900591.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Vanquez Parks (Account Collection) $1450.62 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900592.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Virginia Watford (Account Collection) $1033.81 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900593.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Daymesha Kenyale Reed (Account Collection) $200.00 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900594.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Kathy Adair Reese (Account Collection) $296.87 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900595.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Brian Wayne McDonald (Account Collection) $2007.63 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900596.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Shon Holton (Account Collection) $955.81 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900597.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Faith Marquez (Account Collection) $538.15 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900598.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Brandon Devon Ware (Account Collection) $1110.5 with Judge Bart Boothe

CC-Circuit-Criminal:

Judge Richardson had 1 case for Possess/Receipt Cont. Judge Moulton had 1 case for Theft of Property 2nd. Judge Derrick had 2 cases for Escape 2nd, Theft of Property 1st. Judge Binford had 1 for Possess/Receipt Cont.

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Lewis had 12 cases ranging from Possess Contr Subs, Mutilation of Corpse, Theft of Property 3rd and Fraud Use Credit/Deb Card.

Henry County:

SM-Small Claims:

38-SM-2026-900082.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Derrick M Bryant (Account Collection) $2422.75 with Judge Spencer Danzey

38-SM-2026-900083.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Chasity Alford (Account Collection) $1295.42 with Judge Spencer Danzey

38-SM-2026-900084.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Yasmine McNealy (Account Collection) $771.46 with Judge Spencer Danzey

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Danzey had 6 cases for Possess Marijuana 2nd X 2, Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia X 2, Assault 3rd and Crim Mischief 2nd.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Danzey had 17 cases for Speeding X 11, Drive W/Suspended X 4, and Oper Vehicle W/O Insurance X 2.

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 23, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 19, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 19, 2026

DOTHAN: These court cases are scheduled in the 20th Circuit in Houston and Henry County Alabama:

Compiled by Linda Boster

HOUSTON COUNTY:

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has Domestic Relations with 8 cases for Contested Divorce X 4, Petition to Modify, Contempt/Rule NISI.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE KEVIN MOULON: Has Circuit-Criminal with 60 cases ranging from Obstruct Justice False Ident, Robbery 1st, Theft of Property 1st, Possess/Receipt Control Subs, Burglary 3rd and Attempt to Elude Police. He also has Circuit-Civil with 1 case for Other CV Case. In District-Criminal he has 7 cases for Attempt to Elude, Break/Enter Vehicle X 2, Leaving Scene Accident W/Injury, Possess/Receipt Cont X 2 and Obstruct Justice False Ident.

HENRY COUNTY:  

  Has No Docket Available Today:

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 23, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit February 17, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit February 17, 2026

Compiled by: Linda Boster
NOTE: JUVENILE RECORDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO POST JUDGE LORI COLLIER INGRAM & JUDGE BUTCH BINFORD HANDLE ALL JUVENILE CASES:

HOUSTON COUNTY:

CV-Circuit-Civil:

38-CV-2026-000015.00 Cindy Buie Vs Bobby Lewis (Small Claims Appeal) with Judge John Steensland

38-CV-2026-900095.00 Darwin Franklin Vs Sabel Steel Company (Workman’s Comp) with Judge Kevin Moulton

38-CV-2026-900097.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Kelvin Fate (Account Collection) $6649.86 with Judge John Steensland

38-CV-2026-900098.00 Deborah Hackett Vs Hobby Lobby Stores Inc (Workman’s Comp) with Judge Butch Binford

DV-District-Civil:

38-DV-2026-900215.00 Farm Bureau Bank Vs Micah Dismukes (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $7429.70 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900216.00 Ally Bank Vs Meal Orval McDaniels (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900217.00 Dothan Housing Authority DBA Crimson Ridge LLC Vs Ahkyrah Hamlin (Unlawful Detainer) with Judge Bart Boothe

38-DV-2026-900218.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Kevin Lee Knowles (Account Collection) with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900219.00 Cavalry SPV I LLC as Assignee of Co Vs Mark S Trzpuc (Account Collection) $6716.79 with Judge Bart Boothe

SM-Small Claims:

38-SM-2026-000004.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Willie Akins (Account Collection) $1865.93 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2025-900571.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Alicia Bludsworth (Account Collection) $766.26 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2025-900572.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Christopher Banner (Account Collection) $2000.78 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2025-900573.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Calandra S Butts (Account Collection) $1043.49 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2025-900574.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Calvin Cox (Account Collection) $1531.68 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2025-900575.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Erick J Lee (Account Collection) $1267.34 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2025-900576.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Deanna Potts (Account Collection) $1029.52 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900577.00 Velocity Investments LLC Vs Veronica Philpot (Account Collection) $1932.99 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2025-900578.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Amy Andrews (Account Collection) $1729.10 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2025-900579.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs April Teague (Account Collection) $1222.70 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900580.00 PNB Bank Vs Shakur Roberts (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $5153.01 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900581.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Starla Brooke Knowles AKA Butler Starla (Account Collection) $225.00 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900582.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Morgan Garth Dorman (Account Collection) $1200.00 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900583.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Monica D Graham (Account Collection) $2520.21 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900584.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Latonya Bryant (Account Collection) $2480.62 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900585.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Royce Holley (Account Collection) $755.74 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900586.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Amber McCoy (Account Collection) $1039.49 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

CC-Circuit-Criminal:

Judge Richardson had 2 cases for Obstruct- Justice using False ID, Bond FORF-MISD. Judge Moulton had 1 case for Bond FORF-FELONY, Judge Steensland had 2 cases for Bond FORF-FELONY. And Judge Derrick had 1 case for Bond FORF-Felony.

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Lewis had 7 cases for Break/Enter Vehicle, Criminally Negligent, Possess Forged Instr 3rd and Chemical Endangerment of a Child-Controlled Subs X 4.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Lewis had 36 cases ranging from Speeding, Expired Tag, Drive W/Suspended, Failure to Wear Safe, Reckless Driving and Improper Light.

Henry County:

DV-District-Civil:

37-DV-2026-900019.00 Pennsylvania National Mutual Inc Co Vs FedEx Corporation (Auto Damages) $8700.00 with Judge Spencer Danzey

SM-Small Claims:

37-SM-2026-900081.00 Midland Credit Management Inc as Assignee of First Electronic Bank Vs Amanda Elliott (Account Collection) $2989.10 with Judge Spencer Danzey

38-SM-2026-900082.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Michael Stevens (Account Collection) $1444.75 with Judge Spencer Danzey

CC-Circuit-Criminal:

Judge Binford had 14 cases for Bond FORF-FELONY X 6, Bond FORF-MISD X 8.

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Danzey had 9 cases for Fish W/O License X 2, Hunt No Hunter Orange, Obstruct Justice False ID, Fugitive from Justice, Possess Marijuana 2nd X 2 and Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia X 2.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Danzey had 13 cases for Speeding X 9, Drive W/Suspended X 2, Driving W/Revoke and Oper Vehicle W/O Insurance.