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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:

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

RE-ENTRY

Re-Entry Filing Fees
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Application for Writ of Re-Entry – This form is to request entry into a residence if wrongfully locked out.
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RESTORATION OF UTILITY SERVICE

Property Code § 920091 Utility Restoration
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Fees for Writ of Restoration
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Application for Writ of Restoration: – This form is to request utilities to be restored if wrongfully disconnected.
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TOWING AND BOOTING Probable Cause Hearing

Towing & Booting Filing Fees
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Instructions for Requesting an Unlawful Tow or Booting Hearing
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Request for Tow or Boot Hearing Form – Use this form to request a court hearing for probable cause for the removal or placement of your vehicle.
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OTHER FORMS

Application for Mental Illness Emergency Detention – Use this form to request emergency mental health commitment.
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Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond – Use this form to request waiver of fees due to indigence.
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Defendant’s Original Answer – English
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Defendant’s Original Answer - Spanish
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Records Request Form
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Request for Process
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Truancy Answer Form
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Military Status Affidavit – Use this to verity military status.
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