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 COUNTYDISTRICT– 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.
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial CircuitFebruary 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 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 COUNTYDISTRICT– 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.
