40th Judicial District Court
Jurisdiction
Within the jurisdiction of Ellis County, the 40th Judicial District Court presides over the following:
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Criminal cases involving felonies or official misconduct
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Grand jury organization and supervision
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Civil cases in matters of controversy involving more than $100,000 or the title to land
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Juvenile cases involving determinate sentencing or certification for trial as an adult
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Other miscellaneous cases in which this court shares jurisdiction with other Ellis County courts