Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch July 9, 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-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE BENAJMIN H 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-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN H LEWIS: Has Small Claims with 2 cases for Account Collection, Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU. He District-Civil with 5 cases for Unlawful Detainer. He also has Domestic Relations with 11 cases for Protection from Abuse. In District-Criminal he has 35 cases ranging from Theft of Property 1st, Possess of Firearm, Retail Theft 3rd, Financial Exploit Elderly 1st, Elderly Abuse and Neglect 2nd and Robbery 1st.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE CHRISTOPHER K RICHARDSON: Has Domestic Relations with 2 cases for Petition for Visitation,
HENRY COUNTY:
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Circuit-Criminal with 78 cases ranging from Possess Contr Subs, Use/Possess Drug Par, Attempt to Elude Police, Paraphernalia Misdemeanor, Possess/Receipt Cont and Criminal Trespass 1st.
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE SPENCER W DANZEY: Has Domestic Relation with 2 cases for Protection from
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial CircuitJuly 7, 2026
Compiled by: Linda Boster NOTE: JUVENILE RECORDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO POST JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE & JUDGE BUTCH BINFORD HANDLE ALL JUVENILE CASES:
HOUSTON COUNTY:
CS-Child Support:
38-CS-2021-900075.02 State of Alabama EX REL Shada L Mathis Vs Xavier D Barnes (Petition to Modify) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900170.00 State of Alabama EX REL Alexa Thomas Vs Donte J Lemon (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900171.00 State of Alabama EX REL Corey T Pattie Vs Javon A James (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900172.00 State of Alabama EX REL Jocelyn D Gutzmore Vs Trajazman L Farmer Sr (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900173.00 State of Alabama EX REL Houston County DHR Vs Kashauna C Miller (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900174.00 State of Alabama EX REL Diane Wesley Vs Tyece A Griffin (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900175.00 State of Alabama EX REL Hollie D Allen Vs Domanique Newby (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900176.00 State of Alabama EX REL Kristin D Brown Vs Keaveon A McKinley (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900177.00 State of Alabama EX REL Ziyana T Matthews Vs Anthony D Lampely Jr (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900178.00 State of Alabama EX REL Marquita L Andrews Vs Christopher Keys (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
CV-Circuit-Civil:
38-CV-2026-900387.00 Keith Davis Vs Hal Taylor Secretary of Law Enforcement (Admin Appeal) with Judge Todd Derrick
DV-District-Civil:
38-DV-2026-900847.00 Finwise Bank Vs Kayon Mays (Account Collection) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900848.00 Bank of American Vs Joseph V Wood (General Damages) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900849.00 Axiom Acquisition Ventures LLC as Assignee of Cross River Bank Vs Lisa Koladgy (Misc DV Case) $17452.19 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900850.00 Willie Lasseter Vs James Jackson (Unlawful Detainer) with Judge Benjamin Lewis
SM-Small Claims:
38-SM-2026-902292.00 Titan Asset Purchasing LLC Vs Stanley Johnson (Account Collection) $1969.37 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-902293.00 1st Franklin Financial Corporation Vs Jaskiya Turner (Misc SM Case) $2089.86 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-902294.00 All South Urgent Care Inc Vs Hilary Smith (Misc SM Case) $435.15 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-902295.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Samuel Kyle (Account Collection) $4165.20 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-902296.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Thomas Martell (Account Collection) $2901.22 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-902297.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Joi Rhymes (Account Collection) $2155.40 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-902298.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Charmayne Sanders (Account Collection) $1227.23 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-902299.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Kristin Jenkins (Account Collection) $1493.61 with Judge Bart Boothe
CC-Circuit-Criminal:
Judge Richardson had 2 cases for Possess/Receipt Cont. Judge Steensland had 2 cases for Obstruct Justice False ID, Assault 2nd.
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Lewis had 17 cases ranging from Trespass 1st, Possess Marijuana 2nd , Theft of Property 1st, Attempt to Elude Police and Fugitive from Justice.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Lewis had 13 cases for Speeding X 7, Expired Tag, Unapproved Light Devices X 2, Drive W/Suspended, Oper Vehicle W/O Insource and Running Red Light.
Henry County:
SM-Small Claims:
37-SM-2026-900290.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Destiny Wells (Account Collection) $896.03 with Judge Spencer Danzey
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Danzey had 1 case for DV Strangulation.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Danzey had 27 cases for Speeding X 16, Failure to Wear Seatbelt X 4, Drive W/Suspended, DUI, Tinted Windows, Improper Light, Fail Stop Sign, No Driver’s License, Open Container Viola.
Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch July 8, 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-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE BENAJMIN H 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-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN H LEWIS: Has Small Claims with 32 cases ranging from Auto Damages, Account Collection, Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU, Misc SM Case. In District-Civil he has 8 cases for Account Collection X 3, Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU, Misc DV Case X 3 and Contempt of Court. He also has District-Criminal with 2 cases for DV 3rd, Retail Theft 3rd.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE CHRISTOPHER K RICHARDSON: Has Circuit-Criminal with 121 cases ranging from Bond FORF-Felony, Possess/Receipt Cont, Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Enticing Child to Enter a Vehicle and Traveling to Meet Child for Sex. In District-Criminal he has 27 cases ranging from Theft of Property 1st. Obstruct Justice-False Ident, Rec Stolen Prop 2nd, Possess/Receipt Cont and Possess Marihuana 1st.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Domestic Relations with 3 cases for Contested Divorce X 2, Contempt/Rule NISI. In Circuit-Civil he has 1 case for Unlawful Detainer.
HENRY COUNTY:
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE SPENCER W DANZEY: Has District-Criminal with 126 cases ranging from Paraphernalia Misdemeanor, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Drug Trafficking, Use/Possess Drug Par, Burglary 3rd and Theft of Property 1st. In Traffic he has 419 cases ranging from Speeding, Drive/W Suspended, No Driver’s License, Reckless Driving and DUI.
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial CircuitJuly 6, 2026
Compiled by: Linda Boster NOTE: JUVENILE RECORDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO POST JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE & JUDGE BUTCH BINFORD HANDLE ALL JUVENILE CASES:
HOUSTON COUNTY:
CS-Child Support:
38-CS-2011-00756.05 Rachel Little / DHR Vs Brandon Keith Watkins (Petition to Modify) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2013-900409.02 State of Alabama EX REL Belinda L Jones Vs Titus E Worlds (Contempt/Rule NISI) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2016-90222.01 State of Alabama EX REL Jessica R Barnes vs Curtis T Vickers (Petition to Modify) with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-CS-2019-900380.01 State of Alabama EX REL Rashondala Stephens Vs Victor L Ingram Sr (Contempt/Rule NISI) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2021-900131.01 State of Alabama EX REL Britney S Peoples Vs Van D Powell (Contempt/Rule NISI) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2022-900727.01 State of Alabama EX REL Ranu Lucas Vs Alex C Brannon (Petition to Modify) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900162.00 State of Alabama EX REL Zaria I Collins Vs Brandon D Kelley (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900163.00 State of Alabama EX REL Catherine I Tapia Vs Jian R Tapia Jr (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900164.00 State of Alabama EX REL Shanique Newsome Vs Brandian T Freeman (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900165.00 State of Alabama EX REL Ayonna N Glenn Vs Miles J Snell (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900166.00 State of Alabama EX REL Tyshunia T Reaves Vs Dareyan N Byrd (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900167.00 State of Alabama EX REL Corey T Pattie Vs Keevion D Stanley (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900168.00 State of Alabama EX REL Jalissa Hampton Vs Coutavious L Dorsey (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-CS-2026-900169.00 State of Alabama EX REL Taylor Dill Vs Christopher A Lane (Child Support Case) with Judge Bart Boothe
CV-Circuit-Civil:
38-CV-2026-900386.00 Credit Acceptance Corporation Vs Christopher Napper (Account Collection) $14416.43 with Judge Christopher Richardson
DV-District-Civil:
38-DV-2026-900839.00 Finwise Bank Vs Meagan Augustin (Account Collection) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900840.00 Paul Pickard Vs Marra Mack (Unlawful Detainer) $1551.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900841.00 Wells Fargo Bank Vs Michale J Wilson (Account Collection) $7411.32 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900842.00 Robert Reginald Richardson Jr Vs Syslene G Mendez (Unlawful Detainer) $2140.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900843.00 Robert Reginald Richardson Jr Vs Nathan Grubbs (Unlawful Detainer) $1125.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900844.00 Rickie Temmis vs Cherell McKee (Unlawful Detainer) $5200.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900845.00 Velocity Investments LLC Vs Carlos Rodriguez (Account Collection) $7388.35 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900846.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Shanique S Thomas (Account Collection) $6297.71 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
SM-Small Claims:
38-SM-2026-902283.00 Republic Finance LLC Vs Katelyn N Flynn (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $2174.92 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-902284.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Tommy Sheppard (Misc SM Case) $2450.07 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-902285.00 Credit Central Vs Susan Williams (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $1315.21 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-902286.00 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Vs Jerry Atkins (Misc SM Case) $1351.94 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-902287.00 Payton Arias Vs HOA Alabama (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $3104.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-902288.00 National Credit Adjusters LLC Vs Ritthikiat Gingpho (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $3304.65 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-902289.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Justin Manganelli (Misc SM Case) $1121.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-902290.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Demetrius Bennett (Account Collection) $1354.22 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-902291.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Jose L Munoz (Account Collection) $2416.14 with Judge Bart Boothe
CC-Circuit-Criminal:
Judge Binford had 2 cases for Trafficking-Marijuana, Burglary 3rd. Judge Moulton had 1 case for Possess Forged Instr 3rd.
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Lewis had 44 cases ranging from Use/Possess Drug Par, Retail Theft 3rd, Assault 1st, Burglary 3rd, Attempt to Elude Police and Harassment.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Lewis had 17 cases for Speeding X 9, Failure to Wear Seatbelt X 2, Expired Tag X 2, Fail Display Insurance X 3 and No Child Restraint.
Henry County:
CV-Circuit-Civil:
37-CV-2026-900044.00 The Cooperative Finance Association Vs William K Woodham (Other CV Case) with Judge Todd Derrick
DV-District-Civil:
37-DV-2026-900079.00 Mariner Finance LLC Vs Annie J Spann Bryant (Account Collection) with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-DV-2026-900080.00 Alabama Power Company Vs Jeremy N Kendall (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Spencer Danzey
SM-Small Claims:
37-SM-2026-900287.00 Credit Central Vs Deazhabe Thompson (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $817.60 with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-SM-2026-900288.00 LVNV Funding LLC Vs Marydell Durr (Account Collection) $3195.37 with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-SM-2026-900289.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Tosha Chitty (Account Collection) $1359.60 with Judge Spencer Danzey
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Danzey had 14 cases for Fish W/O Residence X 4, BV Unregistered Vehicle X 2, BV-Careless Operation, BV Operate Boat W/O Lights, BV-Fail to Comply, DV 3rd, Possess Marijuana 2nd X 2, Resisting Arrest and Assault Arrest.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Danzey had 41 cases ranging from Drive W/Suspended, Speeding , Failure to Wear Seatbelt, No Driver’s License and Expired Tag.
