Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch April 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-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 1 case for DUI. In District-Civil he has 3 cases for Unlawful Detainer. He also has Domestic Relations with 7 cases for Protection from Abuse. In District-Criminal he has 12 cases for Trafficking, Mischief 1st, Break/Enter Vehicle, Chemical Endanger Injury, Tampering W/PHYS Evidence, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Possess/Receipt Cont X 2, Use/Possess Drug Par, Elude Police, Resisting Arrest and Possess Contr Subs Intent Distribute.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT- CIVIL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Circuit-Civil with 1 case for Other CV Case.
HENRY COUNTY:
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE SPENCER W DANZEY: Has District-Criminal with 10 cases for Possess Contr Subs X 4, Pistol Certain Person, Possess Firearm W/Altered ID X 2, Possess Marijuana 1st X 2
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial CircuitApril 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:
CV-Circuit-Civil:
38-CV-2026-000028.00 Capstone at Kinsey Cove Vs Lisa Arnold (Unlawful Detain Appeal) with Judge John Steensland
38-CV-206-000029.00 Jakes Edward Holton Jr Vs Houston County Circuit Clerk Carla H Woodall (Habeas/Mand/Probhibi) with Judge John Steensland
38-CV-2026-900200.00American Express national Bank Vs Robert Smith (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $35853.76 with Judge Christopher Richardson
38-CV-2026-900201.00 Planet Home Lending LLC Vs Tyler Aaron Daniel (Real Property) with Judge Kevin Moulton
DV-District-Civil:
38-DV-2026-900408.00 Opportunity Financial LLC Vs Melissa Davis (Account Collection) with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900409.00 Mariner Finance LLC Vs Quan Antonio Devell Bass (Account Collection) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900410.00 Mariner Finance LLC Vs Nicholas S Jones (Account Collection) with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900412.00 Tres M Properties Vs Keri Riley (Unlawful Detainer) $2500.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900412.00 Honeysuckle Hall Apartments LTD DBA Honeysuckle Grove Vs Kimberli Horne (Unlawful Detainer) $2528.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900413.00 Forrest & Fields Inc Vs Devon Williams (Unlawful Detainer) $1805.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900414.00 Forrest & Fields Inc Vs Daesha Dale (Unlawful Detainer) $1800.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900415.00 Forrest & Fields Inc Vs Trinity Holmes (Unlawful Detainer) $1690.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
SM-Small Claims:
38-SM-2026-901172.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Amethyst Nicole Green (Account Collection) $224.69 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-901173.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Amie Machell Smith (Account Collection) $237.50 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-901174.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Michael Otis Langford (Account Collection) $1175.02 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-901175.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Brittany Paige Cavalcanti (Account Collection) $4112.46 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-901176.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Kierra Alexis Potter (Account Collection) $749.72 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-901177.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Gabrellie Philon (Account Collection) $2981.72 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-901178.00 Avanteusa LTD as Assignee of Cashnetusa LLC Vs Heidi Fields (Account Collection) $2967.40 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
CC-Circuit Criminal:
Judge Moulton had 2 cases for DV Strangulation, Sorna Violation. Judge Binford had 2 cases for Possess/Receipt Cont, Break/Enter Vehicle.
DC-District Criminal:
Judge Lewis had 11 cases for No IFTA License or Display, Sorna Violation X 2, Harassment, Retail Theft 3rd X 2, Burglary 3rd X 2, Assault 2nd, Firearm Person Forbidden/Possess and Possess Marijuana 2nd.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Lewis had 11 cases for Non -English Speaking, Improper Duty Status, Radar Detector CDL/CMV, Expired Tag, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Failure to Wear Seatbelt, Improper Lane Usage, Run Red Light, Fail to Signal and Drive W/Suspended.
Henry County:
SM-Small Criminal:
37-SM-2026-900157.00 Cavalry SPV I LLC as Assignee of Synchrony Vs Bobby Foster (Account Collection) $1764.69 with Judge Spencer Danzey
CC-Circuit-Criminal:
Judge Richardson had 6 cases for Bond FORF-Felony X 4, Bond FORF-MISD X 2.
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Danzey had 5 cases for Possess Marijuana, DUI, Malicious Destruction of Prop, Assault W/Bodily Fluids X 2.
Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch April 8, 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 R TODD DERRICK: Has Child Support with 1 case for Petition to Modify. In Circuit-Civil he has 6 cases for Negligence Motor Vehicle X 4, Real Property, Will/Trust/Estate. In Domestic Relations he has 1 case for Petition for Custody.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has Circuit-Criminal with 112 cases ranging from Possess/Receipt Cont, Theft of property 1st, Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Fraud Use Credit/Debit Card, Forgery 2nd, Burglary 3rd and Rec Stolen Prop 1st. He also has District- Criminal with 10 cases for Theft of Property 4th, Theft of Property 1st X 2, Use/Possess Drug Par, Possess /Receipt Cont X 5, Escape 2nd.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE LARRY K ANDERSON: Has 5 cases for Possess Marijuana 2nd, Reckless Endangerment, Harassment, DV 3rd-Harrassment X 2.
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial CircuitApril 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-2026-900101.01 Daquante Dwayne Wheeler Vs Kadejah Marie Merrill (Paternity) with Judge Bart Boothe
CV-Circuit-Civil:
38-CV-2026-900199.00 Jarrod Craven Vs ALFA Mutual Insurance (Negligence Motor Vehicle) $75000.00 with Judge Butch Binford
DV-District-Civil:
38-DV-2026-900403.00 Mariner Finance LLC Vs Kenneth Williams (Account Collection) with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2026-900404.00 Dothan I Hall New Apartments LLD DBA Eagle Ride Apartments Vs Cainion Reynolds (Unlawful Detainer) $5250.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900405.00 Wiregrass Orthodontic Specialists LLC Vs Tabitha Terry (Misc DV Case) $7968.69 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900406.00 The Real Estate Group LLC Vs Amber Butler and any and all Other Occup (Unlawful Detainer) $4020.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-DV-2026-900407.00 Mariner Finance LLC Vs Heather R Gilliam (Account Collection) with Judge Benjamin Lewis
SM-Small Claims:
38-SM-2026-901163.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Devontrey Johnson (Misc SM Case) $748.44 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-901164.00 Christopher Wayman Vs Dana Perez (Misc SM Case) $5500.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-901165.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Daivd Pierce (Account Collection) $557.08 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-901166.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Shawnee Lasae Miller AKA Brackins Shawnee (Account Collection) $1699.68 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-901167.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Colby A Joiner (Account Collection) $562.50 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-901168.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Katreena Water (Misc SM Case) $538.18 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-901169.00 Mainstreet Loan Company Vs Nick D Van Der Meer (Account Collection) $1574.05 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2026-900170.00 Mainstreet Loan Company Vs Robin Dempsey (Account Collection) $534.00 with Judge Bart Boothe
38-SM-2026-901171.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Shannon Allison Sladky (Account Collection) $551.47 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
CC-Circuit Criminal:
Judge Moulton had 2 cases for Escape 2nd, Possess/Receipt Cont. Judge Steensland had 2 cases for Possess/Receipt Cont
DC-District Criminal:
Judge Lewis had 41 cases ranging from Retail Theft, Use/Possess Drug Par, Burglary 2nd and Fraud Use Credit/ Deb, Sexual Extortion.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Lewis had 17 cases for Speeding X 8, Switched Tag, Drive W/Suspended X 2, DUI, Duty Upon Striking Fixture, No Driver’s License, Running Red Light, Failure to Wear Seatbelt X 2 and Driving W/Revoke.
Henry County:
CV-Circuit-Civil:
37-DV-2026-000006.00 Kelly Railey Shatmen Scott & Tyson Scott Vs Michael Kozerski (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with Judge Todd Derrick
SM-Small Criminal:
37-SM-2026-900156.00 Wiregrass Orthodontic Specialists LLC Vs Crystal Richards (Misc SM Case) $4423.77 with Judge Spencer Danzey
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Danzey had 12 cases for Hunt By Bait (Deer/Turkey), Assault 3rd, Burglary 3rd, Use/Possess Drug Par X 2, Possess Marijuana 2nd X 2, Possess Contr Subs X 2, Malicious Destruction of Prop, Resisting Arrest and Attempt to Elude.
TR-Traffic:
Judge Danzey has 96 cases ranging from Speeding, Fail Stop Sign, Switched Tag, Drive W/Suspended, No Driver’s License, Move Over Law Violat and Improper Braking
Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch April 7, 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 R TODD DERRICK: Has District-Criminal with 4 cases for Theft pf Property 1st, Possess Contr Subs Intent Distrib, Mail Theft Sensitive, In Circuit-Criminal he has 64 cases ranging from Resisting Arrest, Theft of Property 4th, Trespass 3rd, Possess Marijuana 2nd and Making Terrorist Threat.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Child Support with 18 cases for Child Support Case, Contempt/Rule NISI, Petition to Modify, CS FORN JUDMT. In Domestic Relations he has 4 cases for Petition to Modify, Contempt/ Rule NISI.
HENRY COUNTY:
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has Domestic Relations with 5 cases for Petition to Modify, Foreign Judgment, Contested Divorce X 2, Contempt/Rule NISI.
