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Circuit Houston and Henry County Court Watch September 18, 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 BART BENJAMIN H LEWIS: Has District-Criminal with 20 cases ranging from Discharge Gun Occ BLDG/Vehicle, Robbery 1st, Assault 1st, Trafficking-Marijuana and Interfere W/DV Emergency Call.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE JOHN STEENSLAND III: Has Domestic Relations with 1 case for Contested Divorce.

HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Domestic Relations with 1 case for Contested Divorce.

HENRY COUNTY:

Has No Docket Available Today: