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:
- Civil: JP51_Civil@dallascounty.org
- Evictions: JP51_Evictions@dallascounty.org
- Traffic Hearings: JP5-1-CourtSettings@dallascounty.org
- Collections: JP51.Collections@dallascounty.org
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
FORMS
| Eviction Rule Change Summary 2026 | |
| Eviction Petition Form | |
| Motion and Order to Dismiss | |
| Request for Writ of Possession | |
| Demand for Jury | |
| Immediate Possession Bond | |
| Release of Judgment |
SELF REPRESENTATION PACKETS
| Self Representation Packet – Plaintiff | |
| Self Representation Packet – Defendant |
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