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Justices of the Peace

Forms and Helpful Links
Modifications to the Driving Safety Uniform Certificates of Course Completion
Moving Violation Chart - Points (59.6 KB)
Difference between Justice Court and Small Claims Court
How to determine where to file your Justice Court and Small Claims Petitions
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programs
Tobacco Awareness Programs
Services and Fees
(Please be advised that clerks are not permitted to give legal advice or provide additional legal forms.)
Small Claims: $96.00*
Justice Claims: $96.00*
Constable service fee for civil cases: $65.00 per defendant
Evictions: $131.00*
Constable service fee for evictions: $100 per defendant
Writ of Execution: $5.00
Writ of Possession: $200.00 (includes Constable fee)
* includes Constable service fee for one defendant
All claims must be under the jurisdictional limit of $10,000.00
Claims Process
Once claim is filed, defendant will be served with a copy of the suit between 30 to 90 days. Once defendant has been served, they will have 10 calendar days to submit and answer to the suit. After 10 calendar days have passed, plaintiff will need to contact the court to schedule case for court.
Forms and Helpful Links
Defendant's Original Answer (26.0KB)
FED Sworn Complaint Form (41.5KB)
Small or Justice Claims Form (25KB)