Due to system upgrades, the Dallas County District and County Clerk’s Offices will be unable to accept eFilings after 1:30PM on Friday, May 2, 2025 until Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00AM. If you have an emergency filing, please contact our offices directly for assistance.
Justice of the Peace 4-1
Effective June 1, 2023, JP 4-1 implemented MANDATORY E-Filing and Electronic Communications policies. Please see home page for this Court’s local rules. ALL court proceedings will be held in person.
TEXAS JUSTICE COURT RULES OF COURT 510.7(C) Limit on Postponement. Trial in an eviction case must not be postponed for more than 7 days total unless both parties agree in writing.
Do not contact the court by phone for a postponement. It is not a lawful or acceptable method to request a continuance, and will therefore not be considered.
