Judge Nash, JP 1-2

Justice of the Peace 1-2

South Dallas Government Center – 8301 S. Polk Street, Suite 2200, Dallas, TX 75232
Main Telephone:  (972) 228-2272  |  Fax:  (972) 228.2472
Hours of Operation:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (except for court approved holidays)
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General Inquiries:  JP12Court@dallascounty.org
Specific Inquiries:

• Civil:  JP12Civil@dallascounty.org
• Criminal:  JP12Criminal@dallascounty.org
• Exhibit Submissions:  JP12Exhibits@dallascounty.org

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
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Self-Represented Litigants

About the Justice Courts

Commonly known as the “People’s Court”, Dallas County currently has 10 justice courts dedicated to serving the people of their community. The Justice Court is a trial court for both civil cases (jurisdictional limit is $20,000), Class C misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic cases. The Judge of the Justice Court also serves as an Administrative Hearing Judge overseeing Towing, Property Seizures, Driver’s License Suspension, and Handgun License Revocations hearings. Each Judge is elected to a four-year term by the voters in that precinct.

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