In observance of Independence Day, Dallas County Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Evictions

Justice of the Peace 5-1

East Dallas Government Center – 3443 St. Francis Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75228
(214) 943-6980 Main • (214) 943-2871 Fax
Hours of Operation:  8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español
Office E-mail: JP51Court@dallascounty.org
Department E-mails:

 
 

APPEALS MUST BE FILED IN PERSON

ATTENTION:
This court DOES NOT accept the “Statement of Inability to Pay Appeal Bond” via electronic filing or mail. The “Statement of Inability to Pay Appeal Bond” must be filed in person. All appeals must be filed in person.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Filing Feesacrobat icon
Postponements (Click Here)
Filing Instructions for Non-Payment of Rent (Click Here)
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 15, Subchapter (E) - Venue - Suits Brought in Justice Courtacrobat icon
Texas Rules of Evidence – Effective 03-01-13acrobat icon

FORMS

Ordinance Notice – (If asking for rent prior to September 1, 2023)acrobat icon
Eviction Petition Formacrobat icon word icon
Motion and Order to Dismissacrobat icon word icon
Request for Writ of Possessionacrobat icon word icon
Demand for Juryacrobat icon word icon
Immediate Possession Bondacrobat icon word icon

LINKS

US Department of Defense – Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) – (Click Here)
TEXAS LAW HELP
DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
TEXAS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE