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Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch October 21, 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-CIRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN 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-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN H LEWIS: Has Traffic with 167 cases ranging from Exceed Max Speeding Limit, Drive W/Suspended, Failure to Wear Seatbelt, Improper Light, No Child Restraint, Driving W/Revoke and Tinted Windows.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL: COURT JUDGE BART MATTHEW BOOTHE: Has Child Support with 15 cases for Child Support with 2 cases for CS FORN JUDMT, Petition to Modify.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Circuit-Civil with 8 cases for Negligence Motor Vehicle X 3, Medical Malpractice X 3, Real Property, Bad Faith/Fraud/Misc. In Domestic Relation he has 1 case for Contested Divorce.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today: