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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


Traffic Forms

Plea Form - Use this form to state your plea.
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Contact Sheet - Use this form to list or update your contact information.
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Jury Demand - Use this for to request a trial by jury.
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Motion for Credit for Time ServedUse the form to request credit for time served in jail.
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Community Service Time Log - Use this form to submit completion of Community Service hours.
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Criminal Appeal Bond Form - Use this form if you wish to appeal your case to a higher court after your trial.
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