Parnham & Associates
Attorneys at Law
Harris County Criminal Courts: Frequently Asked Questions
The lawfirm of Parnham and Associates handles offenses charged by both the State and Federal Court systems, nationally and within the State of Texas. Our extensive experience in criminal defense ranges from simple to complex litigation
Address:
Criminal Justice Center, 1201 Franklin, Houston, Texas 77002 * (Go to Google Maps)
Be on time:
• Check with your attorney for your court date & time.
• You MUST be present for Docket Call.
• Come early and be prepared to wait in line!
Once at the CJC, you will need to go through metal detectors. Be aware that the lines can be VERY long. For example, you may have to wait in line to:
(1) enter the building,
(2) go through the metal detector,
(3) get onto an elevator.
Plan accordingly!
Dress Code:
• Behavior & Attire should reflect Dignity & Respect toward the Court and its staff.
• Dress Code: Business. Always err on the side of caution, always tuck your shirt.
• NOT ALLOWED:
° NO SHORTS, TANK TOPS or FLIP FLOPS.
° No suggestive clothing: i.e.; low rise jeans, pants or immodestly short skirts.
° No slogans on clothing related to drugs, alcohol, illegal activities, etc.
° Cell phones and pagers must be on silent mode or turned off.
° Headphones are not allowed.
° Food and drink are not allowed in the Courtroom.
Summary of Courthouse Floors:
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Floor: |
8 - 11 |
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14 - 19 |
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Ceremonial Court |
20 |
Cafeteria/vending machine/shoe shine |
2 |
Pretrial Services |
12 |
District Attorney |
2 - 6 |
Court Administrative Offices |
7 |
Using the Elevators:
The Criminal Justice Center has two sections of public elevators:
• The High Rise section serves the 1st, 11th- 20th floors (On the Right if you stand with your back facing Franklin st.);
• The Low Rise section serves the basement through 10th floor (On the Left if you stand with your back facing Franklin st.)
• 10th floor Crossover: If you are on any floor below 10 and want to go to any floor above 10, you will need to either (1) go to the 10th floor, exit, and walk across to the High Rise elevators, or (2) go back to the 1st floor, exit, and walk across to the High Rise elevators.
Food & Drink:
REMEMBER: Food and drink are not allowed in the Courtroom.
• Cafeteria & vending machines: 2nd floor.
• Water fountains & bathrooms on each floor.
• Shoe shine: 2nd floor, if available.
Court & Presiding Judge by Floor:
Harris County Criminal Courts at Law* (Floors 8-11):
Court & Presiding Judge: |
Floor: |
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11 Bull, Diane |
10 |
12 Brown, Robin |
10 |
13 Smyth, Don |
11 |
14 Fields, Mike |
11 |
15 Hughes, Jean |
11 |
Criminal District Courts (Floors 14-19; Ceremonial Court on 20th Floor)*
Court & Presiding Judge: |
Floor: |
19 |
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19 |
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177 Judge Kevin Fine |
19 |
19 |
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179 Judge Randy Roll |
18 |
180 Judge Marc Brown |
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14 |
Pretrial Services FAQ (Harris County Website)*
• What is Harris County Pretrial Services?
• What does Pretrial Services do?
• What is a personal bond?
• What determines eligibility for a personal bond?
• Who uses the information prepared by Pretrial Services?
• Can the general public contact Pretrial Services?
• FAQ from the Harris County District Courts Website*
Fort Bend County Courts:
County Courts at Law:
4 Judge R.H. "Sandy" Bielstein
Associate Judge H. Everett Kennedy
District Courts:
240th Judge Thomas R. Culver, III
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