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
Effective MARCH 1, 2025, JP 1-1 implemented MANDATORY E-Filing and Electronic Communications. ALL court proceedings will be held in person.
Effective March 1, 2025, Justice Court Precinct 1 Place 1, will implement MANDATORY electronic filing for ALL cases. All court filings MUST be sent to the Court via E-File Texas
Documents Exempt from Electronic Filing Writ of Possessions, Immediate Possession Bonds, Statement of Inability to Pay Appeal Bond, and Appeals MUST be filed in person.
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V Rules of Practice in Justice Court
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 15
Texas Rules of Evidence
Local Rules of the Civil Courts of Dallas County (Appendix 1 Included)
Local Rules of Decorum (Appendix 2)
Recording & Broadcasting in the Civil Courts
Representing Yourself in Court
The following information is not legal advice and does not take the place of a lawyer.
Self-Represented Litigants
