Important Notice: SNAP Benefit Delays
Due to the federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits are expected to be partially issued and delayed. If you are impacted, local food pantries and other resources are available to assist.
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Stay informed on the latest SNAP benefit updates by visiting the Texas Health and Human Services website.
Effective MARCH 1, 2025, JP 1-1 will implement MANDATORY E-Filing and Electronic Communications. ALL court proceedings will be held in person.

JP Court Filing Fees

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)
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General Inquiries:  JP11Court@dallascounty.org

FilingFee
DEBT CLAIMS (DALLAS COUNTY)$134.00
DEBT CLAIMS (FILING FEE ONLY)$54.00
EVICTIONS$134.00
REPAIR & REMEDY$134.00
SMALL CLAIMS (DALLAS COUNTY)$134.00
SMALL CLAIMS (FILING FEE ONLY)$54.00
ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT$5.00
APPEAL FILING FEE$64.00
CITATION SERVICE FEE (WITHIN DALLAS COUNTY ONLY)$80.00
COPIES OF DOCUMENTS$1.00 for the first page, plus $0.25 for each additional page.
*Please contact the court to determine the exact amount due before mailing your payment*
CERTIFIED/EXEMPLIFIED COPIES
Copies First page
plus Each additional page
$5.00 per document
$1.00
$0.25
JURY DEMAND$22.00
ILLEGAL TOW$54.00
ISSUANCE FOR CITATION SERVED OUT OF DALLAS COUNTY$5.00
MOTION TO REINSTATE$54.00
EW FILING FEE: In order to begin a civil suit in justice court, $54.00 a person must file a petition w/the court. (NEW CASE: CROSS-ACTION; 3RD PARTY PETITION; COUNTER CLAIM; OUT OF COUNTY AND OR PRIVATE PROCESS SERVICE)$54.00
OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE$54.00
SUBPOENA MUST BE SERVED BY DELIVERING A COPY TO THE WITNESS AND TENDERING TO THAT PERSON THE FEES REQUIRED BY LAW,
PLUS WITNESS FEE FOR EACH SUBPOENA
$80.00

$10.00 (CASH)
WRIT OF EXECUTION$155.00
WRIT OF GARNISHMENT$274.00
WRIT OF POSSESSION$175.00
WRIT OF RE-ENTRY$204.00 / FILING FEE ONLY $54.00
WRIT OF RESTORATION$204.00
WRIT OF RETRIEVAL$204.00
WRIT OF SEQUESTRATION$289.00
WRIT OF TURNOVER$199.00

**** SMALL CLAIMS AND EVICTION $80.00 EACH ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT ****