Southern District of Texas

Madison County Court

Madison County is within the Southern District of Texas under the 5th Circuit. E-filing is mandatory for efficiency and accessibility. Adhere to the Statewide and Judicial Committee on Information Technology (JCIT) standards to avoid document rejection due to errors like incorrect copies, insufficient fees, or wrong jurisdiction.

Last updated: January 6, 2025

Court Locations

Civil Court Probate Court

Madison County Civil Court

101 West Main Street
Madisonville, Texas 77864
Phone: 936-241-6200

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Parking on site

  • Wheelchair accessible
Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

Initial e-filing procedures
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may impact your filing from the court website.

General e-filing procedures
For attorneys in Texas, e-filing is mandatory. For unrepresented individuals, e-filing is preferred but not required.

Refer to the guide below to check your documents against the Statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limit, and signature formatting.

For copies of court documents or questions about e-filing, contact the court clerk.

Clerk Information

Madison County Clerk
Phone: 936-241-6210

Additional links

County Clerk website | Madison County

Civil Court Criminal Court

Madison County Justice Court Precinct One and Two

101 West Main Street
Ste. 130
Madisonville, Texas 77864
Phone: 936-348-5151

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Parking on site

  • Wheelchair accessible
Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

Initial e-filing procedures
If you are filing with the Justice Courts in Madison County local rules and standing orders may affect filing procedures. You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

General e-filing procedures
If you are an attorney in Texas, e-filing is mandatory. For unrepresented individuals, e-filing is preferred but not required.

Use the guide at the bottom of the page to ensure your documents meet the statewide and JCIT format requirements for civil and criminal Justice of the Peace e-filing. While the guide is a helpful tool, it does not cover every detail. Be sure to review the complete statewide rules before filing.

For questions or assistance, contact the court clerk.

Clerk Information

Justice of the Peace
Phone: 936-348-5151

Additional links

Justice Courts Homepage | Madison County

Civil Court Family Court Criminal Court Juvenile Court

Madison County District Courts

101 West Main Street
Madisonville, Texas 77864

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Parking on site

  • Wheelchair accessible
Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

Initial e-filing procedures
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Family Law cases:
Applications for immediate or temporary relief must be filed and assigned to a court before presentation to a judge. Review local rules for more information on emergency hearings when the clerk’s office is closed, emphasizing the need to docket and assign cases promptly.

Ex parte orders: Present motions for orders granted without waiting for a response from the other side to the assigned court. Methods of service include e-filing, email, fax, hand delivery, or other immediate notification methods.

Criminal cases: Defence counsel will need to register for the e-discovery portal with the Madison County District Attorney’s office. Filers will need to provide discovery to the defendant, using electronic filing and distribution of discovery materials.

General e-filing procedures
File civil, family law, and felony criminal matters with the 12th District Court serving Madison, Grimes, and Walker counties. File civil and felony criminal matters with the Madison 278th District Court. Use the guide below to ensure documents meet statewide and JCIT filing and format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. For copies of court documents or questions about e-filing, please contact the court clerk.

Clerk Information

Madison County District Clerk
Phone: 936-241-6212

Additional links

District Court Clerk Homepage | Madison County

Civil Court E-Filing Rules for Texas

General

Original Wills and Pleadings

Exceptions

Format and Standards

Signatures, Notices, Orders, and Service

Criminal Court E-Filing Rules for Texas

General

Exceptions

Format and Standards

Signatures, Notices, Orders, and Service

Appellate Court E-Filing Rules for Texas

General

Exceptions

Format and Standards

Signatures, Notices, Orders, and Service

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