Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch March 19, 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 COUNTYDISTRICT– CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Has Small Claims with 1 case for Misc SM Case. In District-Civil he has 7 cases for Unlawful Detainer. He also has Domestic Relations with 4 cases for Elder Abuse Protection Order, Protection from Abuse X 3. In District-Criminal he has 115 cases ranging from Possess of Marihuana 1st, Attempted Murder, Firearm Possess Previous Cons, Attempt Assault 1st, Use/Possess Drug Par and Trafficking-Cocaine.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Domestic Relations with 6 cases for Contested Divorce X 2, Petition to Modify, Contempt/Rule NISI X 2, Petition for Custody. In Circuit-Civil he has 4 cases for Fruits of Crime FORF X 2, Negligence Motor Vehicle X 2.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Circuit-Civil with 2 cases for Admin Appeal, Negligence General. He also has Domestic Relations with 2 cases for Contested Divorce Petition for Custody.
HENRY COUNTY:
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Domestic Relations with 1 case for Petition for Custody.
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial CircuitMarch 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-2024-900184.04 State of Alabama EX REL Casu Hannon Vs Ricardo A Castellanos Jr (Petition to Modify) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2025-9001847.04 State of Alabama EX REL Lauren P Helms Vs Jesse N Nelson (Misc CS Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900078.00 State of Alabama EX REL Katika D McCree Vs Quandaris S Williams (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900079.00 State of Alabama EX REL Lakita K Thomas Vs Michael C Brantley (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900080.00 State of Alabama EX REL Lanyjiah A Shipman vs Tacorean I Pope (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
CV-Circuit-Civil:
38-CV-2026-000023.00 One Main Financial Group LLC Vs Shawna L Peterson (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge John Steensland
38-CV-2026-900161.00 Marreko Alexander vs Wal-Mart Associates Inc (Workman’s Comp) with Butch Binford
DV-District-Civil:
38-DV-2026-900331.00 Nikki Brown Vs Isabella Lamb (Auto Damages) with Judge Bath Boothe
38-DV-2026-900332.00 Shari Mims Vs Raymond Hopkins (Auto Damage) with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900333.00 Fiver Star Credit Union Vs David Newton (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900334.00 Elavon Inc Vs Gregory Anderson (Account Collection) $16222.46 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900335.00 American Express national Bank Vs Fletcher Vereen (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900336.00 Simply Home Real Estate LLC Vs Mary Catherine Gardner (Unlawful Detainer) $2779.45 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900337.00 Wayne Baker DBA Hammer Truck Vs Iat Insurance Group (General Damages) $19500.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
SM-Small Claims:
38-SM-2026-900934.00 Southern Energy Credit Union FKA APCO Employees Credit Union Vs Willie Igles Jr (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $3597.78 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900935.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center (Account Collection) $269.02 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900936.00 Mainstreet Loan Company Vs Christina Katherine Burns (Account Collection) $3722.54 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900937.00 Mainstreet Loan Company Vs Spencer Lee Reeves (Account Collection) $2445.47 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900938.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Jeanette McCraney (Account Collection) $836.84 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900339.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Demetrice L Tiller (Account Collection) $2655.72 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900940.00 Cavalry SPV I LLC as Assignee of Synchrony Vs Dennis Guidry (Account Collection) $971.26 with Judge Bart Boothe
CC-Circuit- Criminal:
Judge Richardson had 1 case for Possess/Receipt Cont.
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Lewis had 11 cases for DV 2nd, Firearm Possess Prev, Possess of Marihuana 1st X 2, Possess Contr Subs X 2, Public Intox, Use/Possess Drug Par, Possess of Marijuana 2nd X 2 and Rec Stolen Prop 1st.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Lewis had 5 cases for Improper Pass on Life Side, Drive W/Suspended X 2, Fail Stop Sign and Failure Register Vehicle
Henry County:
CS-Child Support:
37-CS-2026-900005.00 Aiden Scott Ausbon Vs Katrina Marie Fearson (Petition for Custody) with Judge Spencer Danzey
DV-District-Civil:
37-DV-2026-900033.00 Pauline Dunklin Vs Marlena Cogar (Unlawful Detainer) with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-DV-2026-900034.00 Wright Funeral Home and Crematory LLC Vs Laura Hinson (Account Collection) $3558.61 with Judge Spencer Danzey
SM-Small Claims:
37-SM-2026-900129.00 Wright Funeral Home and Crematory LLC Vs Ricky D Ward (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $3945.26 with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-SM-2026-900130.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Sondra Hammonds (Account Collection) $4660.56 with Judge Spencer Danzey
CC-Circuit-Criminal
Judge Binford had 2 cases for Possess/Receipt Cont, Discharge Gun Unocc BLDG/Vehicle.
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Danzey had 7 cases for Possess Marijuana 2nd X 3, Use/Possess Drug Par X 2, Fish W/O Res Lic X 2 and Rec Stolen Prop 2nd.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Danzey 51 cases ringing from Speeding , Drive W/Suspended , Driving W/Revoke, Fail Display Insurance, Expired Tag, No Driver’s, Tinted Windows and Failure to Wear Seatbelt.
Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch March 18, 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 COUNTYDISTRICT– CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Has Traffic with 178 cases ranging from No Child Restraint, No Driving License, Improper Light, Driving W/Revoke, Running Red Light, Speeding and Fail the Display Insurance.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Domestic Relations with 4 cases for Misc DR Case, Petition for Custody X 2, Petition to Modify.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Circuit-Civil with 2 cases for Workman’s Comp, Negligence Motor Vehicle. In Circuit-Criminal he has 62 cases ranging from Bond FORF-Felony, Identity Theft, Theft of Property 1st, Assault 2nd, Attempt to Elude Police and Burglary 1st. In District-Criminal he has 3 cases for Bond FORF-MISD, Break/Enter Vehicle, Burglary 3rd. He also has Domestic Relation with 1 case for Misc DR Case.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Child Support he has 7 cases for Paternity X 3, Petition to Modify X 3, Petition for Custody.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has Domestic Relation with 3 cases for Contempt/Rule NISI, Contested Divorce, Petition to Modify.
HENRY COUNTY:
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Domestic Relations with 1 case for Contempt/Rule NISI.
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial CircuitMarch 16, 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-2024-900263.01 State of Alabama EX REL Jamey V Fentress Vs Tyler A Williams (Contempt/Rule NISI) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900073.00 State of Alabama EX REL Elizabeth A Stewart Vs Whittni S Mitchell (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900074.00 State of Alabama EX REL Rickie White vs Keyauna M White (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900075.00 State of Alabama EX REL Lakita K Thomas Vs Taqueriann J Baker (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900076.00 State of Alabama EX REL Christina C Rogers vs Willie D Edwards (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900077.00 State of Alabama EX REL Houston County DHR Vs Ziana F Grace (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
CV-Circuit-Civil:
38-CV-2026-900157.00 Credit Acceptance Corporation Vs Quianna S Cox (Account Collection) $10805.44 with Judge Butch Binford
38-CV-2026-900158.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Briana Land (Account Collection) $13908.25 with Judge Christopher Richardson
38-CV-2026-900159.00 21st Mortgage Corporation Vs Jonathan A Gray (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Todd Derrick
38-CV-2026-900160.00 Ashley Marie Strong Vs Nathaniel Thomas Rogers (Other CV Case) with Judge Kevin Moulton
DV-District-Civil:
38-DV-2026-900323.00 Thomas H Schnormeier Vs Loretta Noble (Unlawful Detainer) $1140.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-226-900324.00 Ethan Jackson Investment Vs Brandon Holton (Unlawful Detainer) $1135.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-226-900325.00 Ethan Jackson Investment Vs Christina Daniels (Unlawful Detainer) $1480.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-226-900326.00 Ethan Jackson Investment Vs Cordelius Jackson (Unlawful Detainer) $975.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-226-900327.00 Ethan Jackson Investment Vs Kianta McGhee (Unlawful Detainer) $1400.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-226-900328.00 Ethan Jackson Investment Vs Rolland Kirby (Unlawful Detainer) $1440.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900329.00 Troy Walker Vs Tamira Graner (Mics DV Case) with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900330.00 cavalry SPV I LLC as Assignee of Wilshire Comme Vs Adreona Michelle (Account Collection) $7277.87 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
SM-Small Claims:
38-SM-2026-900917.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Sean McCray (Account Collection) $1641.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900918.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Tamara Williams (Account Collection) $1213.81 with Judge Bat Boothe
38-SM-2026-900919.00 Local Finance Vs Deborah Young (Misc SM Case) $1429.34 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900920.00 First Portfolio Ventures II LLC Vs Autumn R McGuire (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $1395.71 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900921.00 First Portfolio Ventures II LLC Vs Suzanne Eigner (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $1268.32 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900922.00 1st Franklin Financial Corp Vs James Sessions (Misc SM Case) $1966.29 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900923.00 Robert Evan Smith vs Vanessa Woodard (Misc SM Case) $4650.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900924.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Tawana Murphy (Account Collection) $671.63 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900925.00 Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC Vs Amber Smith (Account Collection) $285.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900926.00 Fairway Leasing DBA Aaron’s Vs Kenneth Hendrick (Misc SM Case) $5672.33 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900927.00 Fairway Leasing DBA Aaron’s Vs Shantoria Cruz (Misc SM Case) $1872.80 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900928.00 Fairway Leasing DBA Aaron’s Vs Ashley Lamar (Misc SM Case) $2243.08 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900929.00 Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC Vs Kaylyn Kincey (Account Collection) $300.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900930.00 Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC Vs Temeshia McCree (Account Collection) $205.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900931.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Richard L Mingos (Account Collection) $1113.25 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900932.00 Credit Corp Solutions Inc Vs Jasmine Johnson (Account Collection) $1601.90 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900933.00 Credit Corp Solutions Inc Vs Ralph Rogers (Account Collection) $1304.88 with Judge Brat Boothe
CC-Circuit- Criminal:
Judge Derrick had 2 cases for Rape 2nd, Theft of property 1st.
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Lewis had 19 cases ranging from Assault 2nd, Public Intoxication, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Rec Stolen Prop 3rd, Retail Theft 3rd and Attempt to Elude Police.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Lewis had 22 cases for Speeding X 9, Drive W/Suspended X 3, Failure to Seatbelt X 3, Fail Display Insurance, Expired Tag, Driving W/Revoke, Lane Change Restraint, No Child Restraint and Fail Stop Sign and Switched Tag.
Henry County:
SM-Small Claims:
37-SM-2026-900127.00 Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC Vs Rayonda A Grace (Account Collection) $975.99 with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-SM-2026-900128.00 Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC Vs Bethany Hicks (Account Collection) $331.25 with Judge Spencer Danzey
CC-Circuit-Criminal
Judge Binford had 3 cases for Stalking 1st.
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Danzey had 10 cases for BV Unregistered Vehicle, Fish W/O Residence X 3, Escape 3rd, Using False ID, Possess Marijuana 2nd X 2, Possess Cont Subs, Use/Possess Drug Par X 2.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Danzey 29 cases for Speeding X 18, Drive W/Suspended X 3, Driving W/Revoke, Fail Display Insurance, Expired Tag X 3, No Driver’s, Tinted Windows and Failure to Wear Seatbelt.
Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch March 17, 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 COUNTYDISTRICT– CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: In District-Criminal he has 1 case for Attempt to Elude Police. In Traffic he has 250 cases ranging from Speeding, No Driver’s License, Expired Tag, Driving W/Learner’s Permit Only, Failure to Register Vehicle, Improper Turn and Failure to Dim Light.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Circuit-Criminal with 153 cases ranging from Assault 2nd, Disarming Law Enforcement, Forgery 1st, Porn Intent to Disseminate and Porn-Producing W/ Minors.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Circuit-Civil with 1 case for Other TORT. In Child Support he has 1 case for CS/Paternity Appeal.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Domestic Relation with 2 cases for Petition to Modify, Contempt/Rule NISI. In Child Support he has 16 cases for Child Support Case X 5, Contempt/Rule NISI X 3, Paternity X 5, Paternity to Modification X 2, CS FORN JUDMT.
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial CircuitMarch 13, 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-2026-900155.00 Cameryn Aycock Vs Wiregrass Transit (Negligence Motor Vehicle) with Judge Christopher Richardson
38-CV-2026-900156.00 Carrington Mortgage Services LLC Vs Farrah Henry (Real Property) with Judge Todd Derrick
DV-District-Civil:
38-DV-2026-900316.00 Third Avenue Apartments Vs Alexis Caldwell (Unlawful Detainer) $710.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900317.00 Michael Williams Vs Cimone Ditimus (Unlawful Detainer) $6990.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900318.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs James Hewitt (Misc DV Case) $13458.80 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900319.00 Credit Acceptance Corporation Vs Michael Willis (Account Collection) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900320.00 Wayne Bakes Vs Insurance Group (Misc DV Case) $20000.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900321.00 Tramann Cawthon Vs Christion Webster (General Damages) $9987.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900322.00 HH Bel Aire MHP Dothan Alabama DBA Bel Aire Vs Tiffany McNair (Unlawful Detainer) $2060.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
SM-Small Claims:
38-SM-2026-900903.00 Capital One Successor by Merger to Discover Vs Bobbi Beckworth (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $5895.70 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900904.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Jessica Lisenby (Account Collection) $1929.63 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900905.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Terence Butler (Account Collection) $2677.49 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900906.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Zachary Taylor (Account Collection) $969.25 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900907.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Jessica Tharpe (Account Collection) $697.85 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900908.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Simone K Johnson (Account Collection) $1823.57 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900909.00 Dale Medical Center Vs Brianna Jackson (Account Collection) $1067.50 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900910.00 Dale Medical Center Vs Chelsea Hurst (Account Collection) $3554.72 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900911.00 Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC Vs Chelise Gissendanner (Account Collection) $310.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900912.00 Dale Medical Center Vs Leroy Henley (Account Collection) $2004.77 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-900913.00 Capital One Successor by Merger to Discover Vs James R Mulkey (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $3343.64 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900914.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Jan Robinson (Account Collection) $776.04 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900914.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Kenneth Williams (Account Collection) $1480.21 with Judge Bart Boothe
CC-Circuit- Criminal:
Judge Steensland had 5 cases for Bind FORF-Felony.
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Lewis had 18 cases for Fish W/O Resident, DV 3rd X 3, Fugitive from Justice, DV Strangulation, Promote Prison Contr, Identity Theft and Theft of Property 2nd, Theft of Property 3rd, Theft of Property 1st X 6 and Theft of Property 4th X 2
TR-Traffic:
Judge Lewis had 17 cases for Speeding X 5, Drive W/Suspended, Reckless Driving, Failure to Seatbelt X 7, Fail Display Insurance X 2.
Henry County:
DV- District-Civil:
37-DV-2026-900032.00 Capital One Successor by Merger to Discover Vs Michael McMillon Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $8315.10 with Judge Spencer Danzey
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Danzey 17 cases for Possess of Marijuana 2nd X 6, Use/Possess Drug Par X 3, Theft of Property 3rd, Fugitive from Justice, Possess/Receipt Cont X 6
