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Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch January 30, 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 Small Claims with 5 cases for Misc SM Case. He also has District-Civil with 4 cases for Misc CV Case X 3, Unlawful Detainer.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Small Claims with 1 case for Misc SM Case. And in District-Civil he has 4 cases for Misc DV Case.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has Circuit-Civil with 1 case for Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE LORI COLLIER INGRAM: Has Small Claims with 5 cases for Misc SM Case.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today:

 

 

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