County Judge Neal Franklin

Smith County Court is a constitutional county court which is defined as "a court named or described and expressly protected in a constitution, or recognized by name or definite description in a constitution."

The County Court of Smith County is charged with hearing mental health matters filed in Smith County.

Please note: Court staff can inform you about the services of the Court and can answer questions regarding how the Court works, but they cannot answer substantive legal questions. Court staff is prohibited by law from giving legal advice. You will need to contact an attorney to seek legal advice.

Location

Smith County Courthouse Annex
200 E. Ferguson, STE. 100
Tyler, Texas 75702

Staff

Kimberly Carter
Executive Assistant                                                                                                                                                        

• Assists County Judge w/administrative duties
• Coordinates County Judge's administrative calendar
• Assists staff with all aspects of County Court

Donna Henry
Mental Health Coordinator                                                                                                                                                     

• Mental Commitments
• Assists with Probate & Guardianship dockets
• Schedules Mental Hearings
• Assists with submission docket
• Compliance

Mental Health questions - Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5pm; if you need assistance outside normal business hours, please contact 9-1-1