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The Hays County Courts at Law have jurisdiction over all class A and B misdemeanor criminal cases, juvenile matters, and civil cases filed in the County Courts. These Courts also have jurisdiction in probate, guardianship matters, and mental commitments. The Hays County Courts at Law also hear traffic and other appeals from Justice and Municipal Courts. Additionally, the County Courts at Law and District Courts of Hays County have concurrent jurisdiction over civil cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds $500.00 and not exceed $250,000.00, excluding interest, statutory, or punitive damages and penalties, and attorney's fees, and costs, or alleged on the face of the petition, and all family law matters.