Harris County District Clerk

The staff were extremely friendly and helped me out so much every morning when I was going to jury duty. The only reason for less stars is because of the x ray security machine. It was broken and wasn’t going to be fixed within two months. The employees deserve better equipment and service than this.

11 months ago

I was assaulted in May of 2024 by a random male as I exited the elevator and proceeded to the lobby. I was threatened by the male who appeared to have visited the court as a defendant. As I approached the gates near the constables podium who sat elbow to elbow while they were distracted by the entertainment on their personal cellphones. I stepped back to ask for protection from the 2 males officers who proceeded to harshly yell at me in a condescending tone to exit the gates and rushed me away. I held back and hid hoping the assailant had exited. I was advised to exit by the officers and shortly after physically assaulted by the assailant while in the courthouse!!! The assailant then hurried off on a bike while laughing and continued to mock me for "hiding" from him. I have at least $10k in bills. The officers were not providing public security in a county courthouse and as a result of the officers and county's negligence I was assaulted in the courthouse, resulting in a physical injury, mental and monetary damages to name a few. I've reported the incident to the county which has been ignored on 3 separate attempts to submit a claim. I have all the evidence and the footage is available on the courthouse surveillance system along with additional supporting documentation. I will move forward with a civil rights complaint to seek resolution and implement security changes to prevent this hate crime from reoccurring to another innocent defenseless citizen.

a year ago

This is my 1st time in the building. I arrived at 8am. Make sure to read all the signs. No lighters are allowed. I had my backpack packed with chargers for phones and laptops. I also had my laptop, lunch coconut water in a can, headphones, journal, midol, lotion, honey, tea sachets, herbal supplements, gloves, beanie and everything else I needed for this very cold and busy day for me in downtown. My docket was for 9am, I arrived at the security shakedown at 8am. It took about 5 mins or less for the security to go through my stuff. I almost forgot my laptop. I was stopped by security, he kept telling me to go to the blue ticket line to get my laptop. He was not trying to understand that the security officers at the metal detectors and conveyor belt still had my laptop. I kindly told him I was going to redirect myself to the lady and the gentleman that processed my backpack and items. They handed me my laptop. The young sir that searched my backpack did confiscate my 1000lumen mini flashlight but handed me a 🔵 ticket that I wrote my name on to retrieve at the #10green wall at the front of the building when I'm done with business for the day. My advice is to be EARLY for your court, even if it means being 1 or 2 hours early. Hence, as to why I had so much stuff in my backpack. The only thing I was missing was a book to read. I could read a book on my phone, but I prefer a physical book. Anyhow, I am 45 mins early for my docket call, so I decided to write this review, to give some people a perspective of the security check getting into the court house. Be prepared to go through a through TSA type of security. The only thing they didn't do was frisk me. You do have to remove your shoes when getting in line. You also go through a metal detector. You have to remove belts shoes jackets, sweaters and put your bags or backpacks into bins to be put through the x-ray conveyor belt. Just me early and be prepared and don't take anything personal going through security.

a year ago

This place is the worse. From the top floor all the way to the lobby. Haven’t met one decent officer in the building. They all demand respect but don’t reciprocate. Check in protocols need some work and entirely to damn slow. The whole dog and pony show seems like a waste of officer man power and everyone’s time.

3 years ago

Security is a pain.You literally have to strip. Remove jackets, belts, caps, shoes, brief cases, purses, watches, glasses, etc.etc. So go prepared to disrobe (easy removable attire will save you pain and grief) There is a little section to go and re-dress. Be sure an recover all your valuables once they are scanned and you walk through the metal detector. There may be long lines. No sharp objects or anything that could possibly be perceived as a weapon. They will keep anything that is legal, but not permitted until you exit the bldg. Oh, elevators take a very long time due to the crowd. Parking will also cost you from $7.00 to $15.00. If you have jury duty use the covered parking, at we 1401 Franklin. If you use the underground tunnel will take you longer than the 2-3 block walk on the street. DO NOT use the surface lots marked "JURY."The Attendants will not be there after the morning, so your validation is useless and you have to leave your paid ticket on your dash, so it can't be validated anyway.

10 years ago