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 COUNTY DISTRICT– 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
