Coryell County Criminal Courthouse Guide

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The 52nd District Court and County Court at Law are in the Coryell County Courthouse, 620 East Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528. The 440th District Court is in the County Annex at 702 East Leon Street, a short walk across the square.

Felonies are heard in the 52nd and 440th District Courts; misdemeanors are heard in the County Court at Law. Your attorney can confirm which court and building before your 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 Coryell County Jail on East Leon Street, 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.

Parking is available around the downtown Gatesville courthouse square. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early so you have time to park, find the right building, and clear security 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.