Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch April 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 COUNTY DISTRICT– CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Has District-Criminal 4 cases for Resisting Arrest, DV 2nd-Harassmebt, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Use/Possess Drug Par. He also has District-Civil with 4 cases for Unlawful Detainer X 2, Misc DV Case X 2. In Small Claims he has 8 cases for Misc SM Case.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Child Support with 9 cases for Paternity/Modification, Paternity X 5 Paternity/Support and INTR Act Under UIFSA. He also has District-Civil with 3 cases for Misc DV Case, General Damages X 2. In Small Claims he has 9 cases for Misc SM Case.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has Domestic Relations with 1 case for Petition to Modify.
HENRY COUNTY:
Has No Docket Available Today
