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Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 4, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 4, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 4, 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 1 case for Harassment. He also has Traffic with 11 cases for DUI, Drive W/Suspended, Speeding, No Driver’s License and Driving W/Revoke.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE CHRISTOPHER K RICHARDSON: Has Circuit-Civil with 1 case for DV Appeal. He also has Circuit-Criminal with 1 case Rec Stolen Prop 1st.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Small Claims with 20 cases for Account Collection, Misc SM Case, Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU. He also has District-Civil with 3 cases for Auto Damages, Misc DV Case, Account Collection.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Circuit-Criminal with 43 cases ranging from Retail Theft, Possess/Receipt Cont, Theft of Property 2nd, Rec Stolen Property 3rd and Porn Poss Material Minors. He also has District-Criminal with 5 cases for Pistol Certain Person Forbidden, Use/Possess Drug Par, Possess/Receipt Cont X 3. He also has Domestic Relation with 4 cases for Contested Divorce X 2, Petition to Modify X 2.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Domestic Relations with 1 case for Contested Divorce. He also has Circuit-Civil with 10 cases range from Negligence Motor Vehicle, Negligence General, Medical Malpractice, Account Collection and Foreign Judgment.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today:

 

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 4, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit February 2, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit February 2, 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-2026-900067.00 David R Simmonda Vs Velocity Capital (Other CV Case) with Judge Christopher Richardson

DV-District-Civil:

38-DV-2026-900150.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Toshia Blanks (Account Collection) $6544.95 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-DV-2026-900151.00 Susan A Decapua vs Jeff Smith (Unlawful Detainer) $1345.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900152.00 Alternative Lending Holding Trust II Vs William Bull (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $16792.51 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-DV-2026-900153.00 Real Estate Services of Dothan Vs James Carroll and any and all Other Occ (Unlawful Detainer) $2254.42 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

SM-Small Claims:

38-SM-2026-900391.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Sheila Lawrence (Account Collection) $300.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900392.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Christina Lee (Account Collection) $1444.27 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900393.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Brittney McKenzie (Account Collection) $2874.98 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900394.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Juan Adorno (Account Collection) $1073.32 with Judge Bart Boothe

CC-Circuit-Criminal:

Judge Derrick had 23 cases ranging from Trespass 3rd, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Theft of Property 4th, Sex Abuse 1st and Sodomy 1st. Judge Richardson had 13 cases for Sex Abuse Less 12, Assault 1st, Attempted Murder and Resisting Arrest. Judge Binford had 3 cases for Possess Burglar’s Tools, Trespass 2nd, Trespass 2nd , Use/Possess Drug Par and Attempt to Elude. Judge Steenland had 20 cases ranging from Robbery 1st, Sex Abuse Child Less 12, Assault 3rd, Sexual Abuse and Attempt to Elude.

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Lewis had 19 cases ranging from Possess Contr Subs, Theft of Property 1st, Retail Theft 2nd, Use/Possess Drug Par and False Reporting to Police.

Henry County:

SM-Small Claims:

37-SM-2026-900057.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Jeffrey Brannon (Account Collection) $250.00 with Judge Spencer Donzey

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Donzey had 10 cases for Robbery 1st X 4, Use/Possess Drug Par, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Attempt to Elude Police X 2 and Trafficking Marijuana X 2.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Donzey had 27 cases ranging from Speeding, Run Red Light, Follow too Close, Tinted Windows and No Child Restraint.

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 4, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 3, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 3, 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-CIVIL COURT JUDGE CHRISTOPHER K RICHARDSON: Has Domestic Relations with 3 cases for Contested Divorce.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Circuit-Civil with 2 cases for Negligence Motor Vehicle.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Had District Criminal with 14 cases ranging from Possess/Receipt Cont, Harassment 3rd, Using False ID, Theft of Property 4th and Trespass 3rd. He also has Circuit-Criminal with 29 cases ranging from Theft of Property 4th, Trespass 3rd, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Possess/Receipt Cont and Burglary 3rd

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE KEVIN MOULON: Has Domestic Relation with 3 cases for Petition for Custody, Contempt/Rule NISI X 2.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BART BOOTHE: Has Child Support with 17 cases for CS FORF JUDMT, Child Support Case, Paternity, Contempt/Rule NISI. He also has Domestic Relation with 2 cases for Petition to Modify, Contempt/Rule NISI.

HENRY COUNTY:  

Has No Docket Available Today:

 

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 4, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit January 30, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit January 30, 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-2026-00003.00 Joshua Pugh Vs Dora Sturdivant (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe

CV-Circuit-Civil:

38-CV-2026-000008.00 State of Alabama EX REL Russ Goodman Vs Jeffrey Tavion Summerlin (Fruits of Crime FORF) with Judge Christopher Richardson

38-CV-2026-900066.00 American Express National Bank Vs John McGill (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $6324.09 with Judge Butch Binford

DV-District-Civil:

38-DV-2026-900138.00 Mater Halco Inc Vs Shelley Fence LLC (Account Collection) Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900139.00 Grove at Westgate Vs Tisha Evans (Unlawful Detainer) with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-9000140.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Tiana Roshay Mathis (Account Collection) $11399.74 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-DV-2026-900141.00 One Main Financial Group LLC Vs Kendrick D Williams (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Bart Boothe

38-DV-2026-9000142.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Phyllis Michelle Cheeks (Account Collection) $8886.95 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900143.00 One Main Financial LLC Vs Allison Gilmore (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900144.00 One Main Financial LLC Vs Stephanie N Mixon (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900145.00 Ethan Jackson Investments Vs Quanisha Hayes (Unlawful Detainer) with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900146.00 Ethan Jackson Investments Vs Brandon Holton (Unlawful Detainer) $ 1135.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900147.00 Ethan Jackson Investments Vs Jozanek Ellington (Unlawful Detainer) $ 1166.50 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

SM-Small Claims:

38-SM-2026-900364.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Terrell Carroll (Account Collection) $228.70 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900365.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Chris Cureton (Account Collection) $963.99 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900366.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Julieon Marshall (Account Collection) $4217.38 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900367.00 Republic Finance LLC Vs Sharon N Ford (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $5165.99 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900368.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Michael Cotter (Account Collection) $11399.74 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900369.00 DNF Associates LLC Vs Lakeithia Dixon (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $3159.70 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900370.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Randall Edward Mercer (Account Collection) $563.38 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900371.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Pamela Matthews (Account Collection) $194.69 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900372.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Willie Arthur Peterson (Account Collection) $2099.51 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900373.00 DNF Associates LLC Vs Audrey Green (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $1646.96 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900374.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Vanita Newman (Account Collection) $4466.05 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900375.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Brittany Powers (Account Collection) $1384.00 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900376.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Anthony Saffold (Account Collection) $3897.44 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900377.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Shanqua Smith (Account Collection) $616.24 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900378.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Jamie Smith (Account Collection) $200.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900379.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Victoria Syfrett (Account Collection) $3290.29 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900380.00 American Express National Bank Vs John McGill (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $1950.76 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900381.00 American Express National Bank Vs John McGill (Account Collection) $1950.76 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900382.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Joana McKenzie (Account Collection) $941.81 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900383.00 HS Financial Group LLC Vs Shaves Robinson (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $3590.30 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900384.00 1st Franklin Financial Corp Vs Rissa Cobey (Misc SM Case) $3399.30 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900385.00 Britney Rhodes Vs Jeremy Lewis (Misc SM Case) $3041.65 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900386.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Abbie Grissett (Account Collection) $1818.19 with Judge Bart Boothe

CC-Circuit-Criminal:

Judge Steensland had 4 cases for Possess/Receipt Cont, Bond FORF-Felony X 2, Bond FORF-MIDS. Judge Richardson had 1 case for Possess/Receipt Cont.

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Lewis had 5 cases for Possess Contr Subs, Theft of Property 3rd, Fugitive from Justice, Rape 1st and False Reporting to Police.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Lewis had 6 cases for Speeding X 2 , Drive W/Suspended, Fail To Yield Right Overweight Truck and Improper Lane Usage.

Henry County:

CV-Circuit-Civil:

37-CV-2026-900007.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Summer Morris (Account Collection) $9167.15 with Judge John Steensland

SM-Small Claims:

37-SM-2026-900054.00 Triad of Alabama LLC D/B/A Flowers Hospital Vs Ashleigh Ammons (Account Collection) $232.34 with Judge Spencer Danzey

37-SM-2026-900055.00 DNF Associates LLC Vs Lou Thomas (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $1131.24 with Judge Spencer Danzey

37-SM-2026-900056.00 DNF Associates LLC Vs Richard Wiggins (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $3458.80 with Judge Spencer Danzey

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Danzey had 2 cases for Robbery 1st.

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 4, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 2, 2026

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 2, 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 100 cases ranging from Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Fugitive from Justice, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Criminal Trespass 1st, Harassment and Burglary 3rd.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE CHRISTOPHER K RICHARDSON: Has Circuit-Civil with 1 case for Equity Non-Damage.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE KEVIN MOULTON: Has Domestic Relations with 3 cases for Petition for Custody, Petition to Modify, Misc DR Case.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today:

 

 

Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch February 4, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit January 29, 2026

Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit January 29, 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-2026-900064.00 C&F Finance Company Vs Edward A Herrera (Foreign Judgment) with Judge John Steensland

38-CV-2026-9000065.00 Joshua Bentley Vs Five Star Credit Union (Other CV Case) with Judge Kevin Moulton

DV-District-Civil:

38-DV-2026-900132.00 Penair Credit Union Vs David D Mohatt (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900133.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Anthony R Deherrera  (Account Collection) $8821.06 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900134.00 Luxurious Living LLC Vs Lakendra Swain (Unlawful Detainer) $728.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900135.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Anthony B Long (Account Collection) $11743.08 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900136.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Jonathon F Bedsole (Account Collection) $6487.64 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-DV-2026-900137.00 Credit Acceptance Corporation Vs Shena L Cook (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $7879.39 with Judge Bart Boothe

SM-Small Claims:

38-SM-2026-900343.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Dorinda Henry (Account Collection) $1902.21 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-9000344.00 Midland Credit Management Inc as Assignee of CCBC Vs Karissa Hofer (Account Collection) $2392.47 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900345.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs William Harris (Account Collection) $602.01 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900346.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Nonnie Gomez (Account Collection) $3982.68 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900347.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Michael S Hill (Account Collection) $3895.68 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900348.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Krystal Sanders (Account Collection) $2697.70 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900349.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Alen Reeves (Account Collection) $2820.99 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900350.00 Southeast Health FKF Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Gary James Chambers (Account Collection) $246.70 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900351.00 DNF Associates LLC Vs Adrian Howard (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $1589.28 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900352.00 DNF Associates LLC Vs Melissa Poke (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $2686.94 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900353.00 Capital One Vs Lori Watkins (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $2534.27 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900354.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Kristy Deatherage (Account Collection) $1368.49 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900355.00 Capital One Vs Juan R Tapia (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $2987.90 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900356.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Candice Tillery (Account Collection) $1228.85 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900357.00 All In Federal Credit Union Vs Nikki Nanikita Stringer McNabb (Account Collection) $1653.17 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900358.00 All In Federal Credit Union Vs Matthew T Mosley Jr (Account Collection) $967.58 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900359.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Jason Thomas (Account Collection) $3764.77 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900360.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Lisa G Thompson (Account Collection) $3523.48 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

38-SM-2026-900361.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Maria White (Account Collection) $1948.18 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900362.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Mary Bigham (Account Collection) $1004.41 with Judge Bart Boothe

38-SM-2026-900363.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Alexis F Thomas (Account Collection) $3677.08 with Judge Benjamin Lewis

CC-Circuit-Criminal:

Judge Steensland had 1 case for Theft of Property 1st.

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Lewis had 37 cases ranging from Possess Marijuana 1st, Attempt to Elude Police, Burglary 3rd, Use/Possess Drug Sub, Robbery 1st and Theft of Property 2nd.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Lewis had 2 cases for Speeding and No Driver’s License.

Henry County:

DV-District-Civil:

37-CV-2026-900010.00 Plaza Services LLC Vs Reginald Melton (Account Collection) $11511.01 with Judge Spencer Danzey

37-CV-2026-900011.00 Mikie Walding Inc DBA Headland Retirement Center Vs Labrenda McGlon (Unlawful Detainer) with Judge Spencer Danzey

SM-Small Claims:

37-SM-2026-900049.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Marydell McKinnon (Account Collection) $1475.01 with Judge Spencer Danzey

37-SM-2026-900050.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Glenda Profitt (Account Collection) $5203.43 with Judge Spencer Danzey

37-SM-2026-900051.00 Credit Central Vs Brittney Cooper (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $851.99 with Judge Spencer Danzey

37-SM-2026-900052.00 Credit Central Vs Colten Warren (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $906.54 with Judge Spencer Danzey

37-SM-2026-900053.00 DNF Associates LLC Vs Vincente Cody (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $2656.81 with Judge Spencer Danzey

DC-District-Criminal:

Judge Danzey had 2 cases for Possess Contr Subs, Theft of Property 3rd.

TR-Traffic:

Judge Danzey had 33 cases for Speeding, Expired Tag, DUI, Improper Lights and Speeding.