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.

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 Fees
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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 Court
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Texas Rules of Evidence – Effective 03-01-13
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FORMS

Ordinance Notice – (If asking for rent prior to September 1, 2023)
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Eviction Petition Form
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Motion and Order to Dismiss
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Request for Writ of Possession
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Demand for Jury
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Immediate Possession Bond
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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