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
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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Filing Fees
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 15, Subchapter (E) - Venue - Suits Brought in Justice Court
Texas Rules of Evidence – Effective 03-01-13
Requesting a Continuance (Click Here)
Small Claims Procedures & How to Start the Suit (Click Here)

FORMS

Small Claim Petition Packet
Defendant's Original Answer
Request for Tow Hearing
Demand for Jury
Appeal Bond - Defendant
Appeal Bond - Plaintiff
Oath of Surety
Request for Process
Statement of Inability to Pay

LINKS