Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch August 7, 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 91 cases ranging from Assault 1st. Possess/Receipt Cont, Identity Theft, Sexual Abuse 1st , Attempt to Elude Police and Rec Stolen Prop 2nd.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has District-Criminal with 1 case for Enticing Child to Enter Vehicle.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has District-Criminal with 8 cases for Sex Abuse Child Less 12 YOA, Interfere with Custody, Enticing Child to Enter Vehicle X 6.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has District Criminal with 1 case for Possess Cont Subs.
HENRY COUNTY:
Has No Docket Available Today:
