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Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch July 20, 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 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-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN H LEWIS: Has District Criminal with 63 cases ranging from Retail Theft 3rd, Possess of Marijuana 2nd, Criminal Trespass 2nd, Fugitive from Justice, Use/Possess Drug Par and Harassing Communications.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE CHRISTOPHER K RICHARDSON: Has Domestic Relations with 1 case for Petition for Custody.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Domestic Relation with 1 case for Petition to Modify.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE KEVIN MOULTON: Has Domestic Relation with 2 cases for Petition to Modify.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today: