Justice of the Peace 3-1
Requesting a Continuance

3443 St. Francis Ave. Dallas, Texas 75228-4116 . (214) 321-4106 Main . (214) 321-4912 Fax
Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español

Small Claims & Justice Court (applies to both)

• BY AGREEMENT OF PARTIES

Small Claims only
28.032 GOVERNMENT CODE

• ONLY FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN (in writing)
  Helpful hint: attach any documentation to support the request

Justice Court only
RULE 541 T.R.C.P.

• UPON WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR GOOD CAUSE
  SUPPORTED BY AFFIDAVIT

Contacting the court by phone is not a lawful or proper request for continuance.