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Courtney Acklin

Hon. Brenda Johnston

Presiding Judge

Hon. James Todd

Associate Judge

Palestine City Hall

504 N. Queen Street
Palestine, TX 75801

903-731-8400

Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Court Decorum

THE DRESS CODE  AND RULES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. THE DEFENDANT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE COURT AND RETURN IF NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CODE.

Clothing should be consistent with the seriousness and dignity of the judicial process. It should be constructed and worn in such a manner that it is not unduly revealing or offensive.

THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN THE COURTROOM:

  • NO TANK TOPS OR SHORTS 
  • NO CAPS OR HATS 
  • CELL PHONES OR PAGERS MUST BE ON SILENT
  • NO FOOD OR DRINKS