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Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

Debt Claims

JP 4-1 requires ALL debt claim, small claim, and eviction petitions be filed through E-file.
All court proceedings are held in person.

Debt Claims

Grand Prairie Government Center – 106 West Church Street, Suite 205, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Telephone: (214) 751-4040 | Fax: (214) 751-4050
Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español

Court Email: JP41Civil@dallascounty.org

DEBT CLAIM

A debt claim case is a lawsuit brought to recover a debt by assignee of a claim; a debt collector or collection agency, a financial institution or a person or entity primarily engaged in the business of lending money at interest.

The claim can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any. Debt claim cases in justice suit are governed by Rules 500-507 and 508 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent of any conflict between Rule 508 and the rest of Part V, Rule 805 applies.

Self-help information packet


When a debt claim case has been filed against you.
Click here to check on the status of your case. Select option below and select smart search.
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Forms

Defendant's Answer Form (May be e-filed or emailed to JP41Civil@dallascounty.org)
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Motion for Continuance (Submit at least 3 business days prior to hearing)
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Motion for Virtual Appearance (Submit at least 3 business days prior to hearing)
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Generic Motion Form
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General Process Form
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Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment
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Motion for New Trial ($54.00 fee)
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Appeals must be filed in person. Statement of Inability to Pay Appeal Bond will NOT be accepted by E-File, Mail, or Email.
Statement of Inability to Pay
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Additional Information

Types of Hearings Options after a case is dismissed or a judgment is entered. Receiverships

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