All Offices Ordered CLOSED
County Judge Bob Hebert has ordered that Fort Bend County offices be CLOSED through Monday, September 4, 2017, because of the dangerous flood conditions. Employees please call 281-341-4444 for additional information. Jury duty has been cancelled. Please visit fbcoem.org for updated information on the storm.
Elections Administration Office Closed July 30 through August 1, 2018

To better serve the voters of Fort Bend County, the Office of Elections Administration will be closed Monday July 30, 2018 through Wednesday August 1, 2018 to allow departmental staff to attend Election Law training conducted by the Texas Secretary of State.

The office will resume normal hours on Thursday, August 2, 2018.

John Oldham

Election Administrator

All Fort Bend County libraries will close at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019
In response to the threat of inclement weather and possible flooding, all Fort Bend County libraries will close at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Installation of Fort Bend County Elected Officials

Installation of Fort Bend County Elected Officials

Watch the newly elected and reelected officials of Fort Bend County take their oaths of office.

C.O.R.E. Court

C.O.R.E. Court


C.O.R.E. is an acronym for Creating Opportunities Through Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CORE). This Court was established as a Juvenile Specialty Court pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 121, that targets commercially sexually exploited persons. The CORE program offers a collaboration with the juvenile court system, juvenile justice system, local school entities, behavioral health services, and community-based resources to prevent or combat any issues that arise from sex trafficking. The CORE Program is one of many county-wide programs that is working to combat human trafficking in Fort Bend County. The program has historically been called the Girl’s Court when it was established in 2016 by Judge Susan Lowery, but the program has expanded to include all youth, regardless of gender. Attorneys who believe their juvenile client may be well-suited for this program may contact Juvenile Probation Officer Jasmine Dotson for additional information. Ms. Dotson can be reached via email: Jasmine.Dotson@fortbendcountytx.gov. 

Click Here for slides from a 2021 presentation about the CORE Program.

Language Access Complaint Policy and Form

 

Language Access Complaint Policy and Form

 

The Fort Bend County Courts at Law and State District Courts are committed to providing meaningful language access for individuals who are unable to understand English or who have limited English proficiency. Any person who believes they have not been provided with meaningful or professional language access has the right to file a formal complaint.


Any individual who wants to report that requested interpreter services are not being provided or some other problem, such as poor-quality interpreting, may complete a Language Access Complaint Form.


The Language Access to Court Services Complaint form can be found below. Printed copies are also available at the Justice Center Information Desk located on the first floor.


LANGUAGE ACCESS TO COURT SERVICES COMPLAINT

Completed forms may be submitted via email or by mail to:
Language Access Director
Fort Bend County Courts
301 Jackson Street
Richmond, TX 77469
languageaccess@fbctx.gov


The submission of a complaint will not affect the outcome of any court matter. 
Once received, the Language Access Director (LAD) may contact you for additional information. Please note that if your complaint does not fall within the LAD's jurisdiction, it will be forwarded to the appropriate department/agency for investigation. All complaints must be mailed via certified mail with return receipt requested to the address above or may be emailed to languageaccess@fbctx.gov. The Language Access Director will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 10 business days of receipt. 

How to Request Language Access Services/Interpreting Services Form

 

How to Request Language Access Services/Interpreting Services Form

 

Court's Language Assistance Policy - If a litigant, party, client, witness or any person associated with the court proceeding has difficulty communicating in the English language during a court hearing or needs a document translated into English, the attorney or Limited English Proficient (LEP) person must make a written request for interpretation or translation services. If needed, assistance in filling out the request form is available. The Court will cover all costs associated with interpretation or translation services in ALL court proceedings.


Interpreting Request Forms are available below. Printed copies are also available in each courtroom and at the Justice Center Information Desk located on the first floor.


Completed forms must be submitted to the Court Coordinator or the Language Access Director at least 72 hours before any appearance, hearing, or trial at which counsel reasonably anticipates the need for language interpretation in one of the following nine languages:

 

Spanish
Urdu
Gujarati
Vietnamese
Malayalam
Hindi
Chinese
Tagalog
Arabic


Counsel or individuals representing themselves should give fourteen (14) days' notice for the need for Language Interpretation Services in any other language. All interpreters serving in County Courts at Law or District Courts must be a Master Licensed Certified Court Interpreter unless otherwise specified by statute.
Exceptions to these deadlines may be made in certain cases at the discretion of the Judge. Observing these timelines aids in finding competent and licensed interpreters.
It is the responsibility of the attorney or LEP person to complete the request form and return it to the Court Coordinator, either in person or by email. For more information about interpretation or translation services, please call 281-633-7658 or email us at: languageaccess@fbctx.gov.
 
HOW TO REQUEST LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES - FLYER


Completed forms should be delivered to the Court Coordinator or emailed to the Language Access Director atlanguageaccess@fbctx.gov.
INTERPRETING/TRANSLATION SERVICES REQUEST FORM


For questions or concerns about language access services, please contact the Language Access Director at 281-633-7658 or languageaccess@fbctx.gov.

Language Interpretation & Translation

Language Interpretation & Translation

 

As the presiding judge of County Court at Law Number Four, Judge Wallace recognizes her responsibility to provide meaningful access to all who enter the courtroom. To that end, the court has implemented new procedures for language interpretation and translation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. Language Assistance Services are available at no cost to any person associated with a court proceeding who has difficulty communicating in the English language or who needs a document translated into English. 
 
A copy of the Fort Bend County Courts Language Access Plan is available below which explains in detail the availability of language assistance services.

Notice of the Language Access Plan in non-English and other Language Access resources in our courts can be found at this link: https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/district-courts/FBC-Courts-Language-Access-Plan-LAP
 
For more information about interpretation or translation services, please call the Language Access Director at 281-633-7658or email at: languageaccess@fbctx.gov.

Wedding Information

Wedding Policy

First, Congratulations to you and your future spouse! Weddings are a special day. Judge Wallace considers it an honor to be asked to officiate any wedding, and she makes every effort to ensure the day is special for you and your family.
Weddings can be by appointment or walk-in. Please be aware that walk-ins wedding requests are handled as the Judge’s Court schedule permits. In some circumstances, she may be able to accommodate weddings at private venues outside the courthouse.  If you wish to schedule a wedding by appointment or walk-in, please contact Jenica Salazar at 281-238-1995 or email jenica.salazar@fortbendcountytx.gov
 

Requirements:

 

  • All couples must present the following items on their wedding day:
  1. Valid Identification;
  2. A Texas Marriage License; and
  3. Have waited 72 hours, or you have presented the Judge with an Application for Waiver of the Seventy-Two Hour Waiting Period.
  • You may obtain a marriage license through the Fort Bend County Clerk, located at 301 Jackson St, Richmond, Texas 77469. Questions regarding marriage licenses should be directed to the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office at (281) 341-8685. You can find more information here: Marriage Licenses - Fort Bend County Clerk's Office

 

  • After you have obtained your license, you may contact Mrs. Salazar to check the Judge’s calendar and schedule an appointment or walk-in for your wedding ceremony.
  • Courthouse weddings during office hours | $150.00
  • Courthouse weddings outside office hours | Price varies
  • Private Venue wedding | Price varies

 

Payments must be made in cash.

  • Weddings are performed during normal business hours of the Fort Bend County Justice Center in Courtroom 2-E, County Court at Law No. 4. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled wedding. Late arrivals may result in the delay of the wedding.
     

General Information:

  • Photography and video (professional or otherwise) is allowed and memories are encouraged.
  • Official witnesses are not required. Family and friends are invited!
  • The Court will allow the married couple up to 15 minutes after the ceremony for pictures
  • The Court will accommodate parties of up to 60 people.
  • No wedding decorations are allowed in the courtroom.
  • You must marry within ninety (90) days of the date that your marriage license is issued.
  • Please understand that the wedding may be occurring in a courtroom atmosphere and please respect that you may be entering an active courtroom.
  • You can purchase your license in any county in the state of Texas and get married in any county in the state of Texas.
  • After your wedding ceremony, it is your responsibility to file your marriage license with the appropriate County Clerk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Inaugural Celebration of the History of African Americans in Fort Bend County

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