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Requesting a Postponement for 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
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Evictions

BY AGREEMENT OF PARTIES

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.