This directory provides contact information for every court and key government office in Bell County, Texas. Information is verified against official county sources. If you are an attorney, defendant, plaintiff, or citizen needing to reach a court or official, use the phone numbers and addresses below.
Bell County Justice Center
1201 Huey Drive, Belton, TX 76513
Main Phone: (254) 933-5100
https://www.bellcountytx.com
County Officials
| Office | Name | Phone | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Attorney | Stephanie Newell | (254) 933-5215 | Prosecutes felony cases in District Courts |
| County Attorney | Jim Nichols | (254) 933-5161 | Prosecutes Class A and B misdemeanors |
| District Clerk | Office of the District Clerk | (254) 933-5197 | Handles felony criminal case filings, civil cases over $200,000 |
| County Clerk | Office of the County Clerk | (254) 933-5160 | Misdemeanor case filings, probate, marriage licenses, birth/death records, property records |
| Sheriff | Office of the Sheriff | (254) 933-5400 | Warrant information, jail inquiries, civil process, inmate lookup |
| County Judge | David Blackburn | (254) 933-5105 | Presides over Commissioners Court, chief administrative officer of the county |
District Courts
District Courts handle felony criminal cases, civil cases over $200,000, family law, and juvenile matters. All are located at the Bell County Justice Center, 1201 Huey Drive, Belton, TX 76513.
County Courts at Law
County Courts at Law handle Class A and B misdemeanors, civil cases between $500 and $200,000, probate matters, and appeals from Justice of the Peace courts. All are located at the Bell County Justice Center.
Justice of the Peace Courts
Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C misdemeanors (fine-only offenses), small claims civil cases up to $20,000, evictions, and truancy cases.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
Judge Theodore R. (Ted) Duffield
Phone: (254) 933-5183
Email: JP1@bellcounty.texas.gov
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
Judge Cliff Coleman
Phone: (254) 933-5398
Email: JP2@bellcounty.texas.gov
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1
Judge Rosanne Fisher
Phone: (254) 770-6822
Email: JP3P1@bellcounty.texas.gov
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2
Judge Larry Wilkey
Phone: (254) 770-6831
Email: JP3P2@bellcounty.texas.gov
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1
Judge Gregory Johnson
Phone: (254) 634-5882
Email: JP4P1@bellcounty.texas.gov
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2
Judge Nicola J. James
Phone: (254) 634-7612
Email: JP4P2@bellcounty.texas.gov
Municipal Courts
Municipal courts handle city ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanors that occur within city limits.
Harker Heights Municipal Court
305 Miller's Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone: (254) 953-5600
Online Resources
Bell County Odyssey Portal
Search court hearings, case records, and dockets online
https://justice.bellcounty.texas.gov/PublicPortal/
Bell County Online Payments
Pay citations and court fines online
https://bell.go2gov.net
Service Areas
Belton — County Seat
County seat of Bell County. Home to the Bell County Justice Center and all District Courts, County Courts at Law, and county administrative offices.
Key Facilities: Bell County Justice Center, Bell County Courthouse Annex, Belton Municipal Court
Killeen — City
Largest city in Bell County and home to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). Killeen Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanors.
Key Facilities: Killeen Municipal Court, Killeen Police Department
Temple — City
Second-largest city in Bell County. Major medical and economic hub with its own municipal court system.
Key Facilities: Temple Municipal Court, Temple Police Department
Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood) — Military Installation
One of the largest military installations in the world. Military personnel and their families in the surrounding area may face legal matters in Bell County courts. Civilian offenses off-post are handled by Bell County or municipal courts.
Key Facilities: Fort Cavazos Legal Assistance Office
Waco — Nearby City (McLennan County)
Located in neighboring McLennan County, approximately 45 minutes south of Belton. Some Central Texas legal matters may involve courts in both Bell and McLennan counties.
Key Facilities: McLennan County Courthouse, Waco Municipal Court
Harker Heights — City
Adjacent to Killeen, with its own municipal court handling city-level cases.
Key Facilities: Harker Heights Municipal Court
Copperas Cove — City
Located in western Bell County near Fort Cavazos with its own municipal court.
Key Facilities: Copperas Cove Municipal Court