Due to system upgrades, the Dallas County District and County Clerk’s Offices will be unable to accept eFilings after 1:30PM on Friday, May 2, 2025 until Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00AM. If you have an emergency filing, please contact our offices directly for assistance.

Requesting a Continuance

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

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

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.