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Small Claims

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Filing Fees – Effective 09-01-17
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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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Requesting a Continuance (Click Here)
Small Claims Procedures & How to Start the Suit (Click Here)

FORMS

Case Information Sheet
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Small Claim Petition Packet
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Defendant's Original Answer
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Request for Tow Hearing
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Debt Claim Petition
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LINKS

TEXAS LAW HELP
DALLAS BAR ASSOCATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
TEXAS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE