Select departments are open at the Dallas County Records Building today, Monday, August 31st, due to ongoing repairs. If you need in-person assistance, please call to confirm operational status before traveling to the building. We encourage you to visit our website for the latest information and daily operations.
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.

Judge Jones, JP 1-1

Effective MARCH 1, 2025, JP 1-1 will implement MANDATORY E-Filing and Electronic Communications. ALL court proceedings will be held in person.

Evictions

South Dallas Government Center – 8301 S. Polk Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75232
Main Telephone:  (972) 228-0280  |  Fax:  (972) 228.2737
Hours of Operation:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (except for court approved holidays)
Se Habla Español

General Inquiries:  JP11Court@dallascounty.org

APPEALS MUST BE FILED IN PERSON

ATTENTION:
This court DOES NOT accept the “Statement of Inability to Pay Appeal Bond” via electronic filing or mail. The “Statement of Inability to Pay Appeal Bond” must be filed in person. All appeals must be filed in person.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

35th Emergency Order
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Latest Information about Coronavirus and the Expiration of the 34th Emergency Order
Eviction Information English
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Eviction Information En Español
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Filing Instructions for Non Payment of Rent (Click Here)
Texas Eviction Diversion Program Brochure
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FORMS

Appeal Bond Form
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Defendants Affirmation On Appeal
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Demand for Jury Form
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Eviction Form
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Immediate Possession Bond
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Military Status Affidavit
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Motion for Continuance Form
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Nonsuit Form
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Oath of Surety Form
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Paupers Appeal and Notice of Rent Due on Appeal
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Release of Judgement Form
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Request For Appointment Of An Interpreter
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Request for Records Form
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Self-Help Legal Information Packet: Filing an Eviction Case
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Self-Help Legal Information Packet: When an Eviction Case Has Been Filed Against You
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Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond in Justice Court
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Virtual Court Hearing Request Form
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Writ of Possession
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LINKS

US Department of Defense – Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) – (Click Here)
TEXAS LAW HELP
DALLAS BAR ASSOCATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
TEXAS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE