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Small Claims

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:

Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español

CLICK HERE to look up a Justice of the Peace Precinct by Address

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

SMALL CLAIMS INFORMATION

Filing a Small Claims Case
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When a Small Claims Case Has Been Filed Against You
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The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
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Fees for Small Claims – Effective 09-01-2017
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Notice of New Discovery Rules - Effective 09-01-2013
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Requesting a Continuance
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Appeal Rules
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SMALL CLAIMS FORMS

Small Claims Petition for Filing – Effective 03-01-2019
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Affidavit of Military Status of Defendant(s)
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Defendant's Original Answer Form
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Jury Demand Form
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Appeal Bond Form
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Oath of Surety Form
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Request for Process Form
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