Bell County Criminal Courthouse Guide

Search the Bell County public court portal by name or case number, or call the District Clerk for felonies or the County Clerk for misdemeanors. If you have an attorney, they will track every setting for you.

All criminal courts are at the Bell County Justice Center, 1201 Huey Road, Belton, TX 76513, just off Loop 121.

Felonies are heard in the 27th, 264th, and 426th District Courts; misdemeanors are heard in the three County Courts at Law. Your attorney can confirm your court before the date.

Your first setting is usually an arraignment or announcement, where the charge is confirmed and future dates are set. It is not a trial. Your attorney uses the time afterward to request the State’s evidence and begin negotiations.

After booking at the Bell County Jail, a magistrate sets bond, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Bond can be paid in full to the county as a cash bond or posted through a licensed bondsman as a surety bond, typically about 10 percent of the amount.

The Justice Center on Huey Road has a large parking lot. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early so you have time to park and clear the metal detectors before your case is called.

Phones are generally allowed but cannot be used to photograph or record. Weapons, sharp objects, lighters, pepper spray, vapes, and glass or metal containers are not allowed through security, so leave them in your vehicle.

Missing a setting can lead to a bond forfeiture and a warrant for your arrest. If you cannot attend, contact your attorney right away so they can ask the court to reset the date before you miss it.