Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch August 10, 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-CIRIMINAL 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 COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIIN H LEWIS: Has District-Criminal with 16 cases ranging from DV 3rd- Assault, DV 3rd- Mischief, DV 3rd- Harassment, Possess Marijuana 2nd.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has Domestic Relations with 2 cases for Contempt/Rule NISI, Petition to Modify.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Circuit Criminal with 72 cases ranging from Attempt Rape 2nd, Obstruct Justice-False Ident, Possess/Receipt Cont Subs, Possess Marijuana 2nd, Use/Possess Drug Par, Break/Enter Vehicle and Burglary 3rd.
HENRY COUNTY:
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE KEVIN MOULTON: Has Circuit-Criminal with 96 cases ranging from Possess/Receipt Cint, Possess Marihuana 1st, Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Drug Trafficking, Theft of Property 1st and Attempt to Elude Police.
