Helpful Resources

Helpful Resources

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
The following information is not legal advice and does not take the place of a lawyer.
Self-Represented Litigants

New SRL Packet Available!
TJCTC has published an Information Packet on Writs of Re-Entry, Restoration, and Retrieval. It is available at www.tjctc.org/SRL. Your court should direct anyone in need of legal assistance to this page.

Legal Aid NW Texas
Phone Number: 214.748.1234