Evictions

Justice of the Peace 3-1

North Dallas Government Center – 6820 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 3100, Dallas, Texas 75240-6511
(214) 321-4106 Main • (214) 321-4912 Fax
Office E-mail: JP31Court@dallascounty.org
Department E-mails:

• Civil: JP31Civil@dallascounty.org
• Eviction: JP31Eviction@dallascounty.org
• Traffic: JP31Traffic@dallascounty.org
• Wedding: JP31Wedding@dallascounty.org

Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday
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• Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V Rules of Practice in Justice Court
• Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 15
• Texas Rules of Evidence

Representing Yourself in Court
The following information is not legal advice and does not take the place of a lawyer.

• Texas State Law Library
• Self-Help Resources

Supreme Court of Texas 52nd Emergency Order

Supreme Court of Texas 53rd Emergency Order

After 2pm, we will not accept credit card payment for the bulk filing of 5 or more eviction cases.

Filing an Eviction Case

When an Eviction Has Been Filed Against You

Eviction Fees

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

EVICTION FORMS

Eviction Filing Petition  (Effective 11/10/2021)

Affidavit of Military Status of Defendant(s)

Immediate Possession Bond

Jury Demand Form

Request for Writ of Possession

Appeal Bond Form

Oath of Surety Form

Statement of Inability

Motion for Nonsuit Form

Release of Judgment Form