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Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

283rd District Court (T)

Hon. Lela Lawrence Mays, Presiding

Frank Crowley Courts Building - 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, 6th Floor, Dallas, TX 75207
Court Administrator: (214) 653-5862 • Fax: (214) 653-5684
Email: tcooper@dallascounty.org

Judge Lela Lawrence Mays

Court Staff:
Court Coordinator: Tina Cooper - (214) 653-5862
Court Reporter: Sharina Fowler - (214) 653-5863
Chief Clerk: (214) 653-5860

Mailing Address:
283rd Judicial District Court
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard
Lock Box 33
Dallas, TX 75207

Court Location:
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Boulevard
6th Floor
Dallas, TX 75207

 
283rd Judicial District Court Forms
283rd District Court Remote Processes
Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Electronic Leg Monitor (Elm) Removal Order
Order For Examination Regarding Competency/Mental Illness
Order For Examination Regarding Psychological Evaluation And Risk Assessment
Pass Slip Form
Pretrial Services Bond/Electronic Leg Monitoring Order
Pretrial Services Conditions of Bond for Alcohol Monitoring
Personal Bail Bond
Request For Payment By Appointed Counsel