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Requesting a Continuance
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
Office E-mail: JP51Court@dallascounty.org
Hours of Operation 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español
Small Claims & Justice Court (applies to both)
- BY AGREEMENT OF PARTIES
Small Claims only
28.032 GOVERNMENT CODE
- ONLY FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN (in writing)
Helpful hint: attach any documentation to support the request
Justice Court only
RULE 541 T.R.C.P.
- UPON WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR GOOD CAUSE
SUPPORTED BY AFFIDAVIT
Contacting the court by phone is not a lawful or proper request for continuance.