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Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch June 5, 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 with 219 cases ranging from Robbery 1st. Porn Obscene Matter Display Minor, Sorna Viol, Attempt to Elude Police, Drug Trafficking, Escape 1st and Theft by Fraud-Leasing/Rental.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE KEVIN MOULTON: Has District- Criminal with 1 case for Possess Contr Subs.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE M JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has District-Criminal with 1 case for Possess Contr Subs.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRIC-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Child Support with 2 cases for Petition to Modify, OBJ Prin Residence.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has District-Criminal with Escape 1st.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today: