2024 Annual Report of the 114th District Court

As I reflect on this past year, I am humbled and deeply honored to have been sworn in on January 1st to begin my second term as your 114th District Court Judge.

Serving our community in this capacity is a privilege and a responsibility I do not take lightly. I am grateful for your trust in me.

Cases in the 114th

By the end of 2023, our court had worked through the entire COVID backlog. In 2024, we continued moving cases expeditiously to ensure justice was served effectively and efficiently. I am proud of the work the 114th accomplished, which would not have been possible without our dedicated court staff, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and members of the public who served as jurors. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, we:

We also focused on community outreach, hosting citizen groups like Leadership Tyler and engaging with schools to educate our community about the legal process and foster greater trust in our courts.

Members of Leadership Tyler Class 38 Learn About Our Court System

Students from Caldwell Arts Academy Conduct Fairy Tale Trial

Looking ahead to 2025, I am excited to continue our work upholding the values of justice, fairness, and integrity in Smith County. Thank you for your continued support and prayers. Together, we can build a system of justice that reflects the very best of our values.

Happy New Year from the 114th District Court!

In gratitude,

Austin Reeve Jackson Judge of the 114th District Court, Smith County