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 COUNTY DISTRICT– 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.
HENRY COUNTY:
Has No Docket Available Today:
