Evictions

The Court has RE-OPENED
YOU ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES TO:

• Maintain 6 feet of distance away from all others (that's about 2 arms lengths).
• Wear a face mask or cloth to completely cover your mouth and nose.

YOU MUST INFORM THE COURT
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been close to another person who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19.

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 35th Emergency Order

Supreme Court of Texas 36th Emergency Order

Supreme Court of Texas 37th Emergency Order

CDC Eviction Moratorium

Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP)

Filing an Eviction Case

When an Eviction Has Been Filed Against You

Eviction Fees - Effective 09-01-2017

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Requesting a Continuance

EVICTION FORMS

Eviction Filing Petition  (Effective 4/1/2021)

  

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