Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch March 17, 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: In District-Criminal he has 1 case for Attempt to Elude Police. In Traffic he has 250 cases ranging from Speeding, No Driver’s License, Expired Tag, Driving W/Learner’s Permit Only, Failure to Register Vehicle, Improper Turn and Failure to Dim Light.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Circuit-Criminal with 153 cases ranging from Assault 2nd, Disarming Law Enforcement, Forgery 1st, Porn Intent to Disseminate and Porn-Producing W/ Minors.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE HENRY D “BUTCH” BINFORD: Has Circuit-Civil with 1 case for Other TORT. In Child Support he has 1 case for CS/Paternity Appeal.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT- CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Domestic Relation with 2 cases for Petition to Modify, Contempt/Rule NISI. In Child Support he has 16 cases for Child Support Case X 5, Contempt/Rule NISI X 3, Paternity X 5, Paternity to Modification X 2, CS FORN JUDMT.
HENRY COUNTY:
Has No Docket Available Today:
