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Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch July 2, 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-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: 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 Boothe 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 H LEWIS: Has District-Criminal with 9 cases for Tampering W/Phys Evidence, Trafficking-Fentanyl, Resisting Arrest, Escape 1st, Attempt to Elude Police, Assault 1st, Domestic Viol 2nd, Possess Contr Subs and Possess/Receipt Cont.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Child Support with 1 case for OBJ CHG Prin Residency.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today: