Evictions

We have moved!
Our new location is 702 E. Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75203.

YOU ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES TO:

• Maintain 6 feet of distance away from all others (that's about 2 arms lengths).
• Wear a face mask or cloth to completely cover your mouth and nose.

YOU MUST INFORM THE COURT
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been close to another person who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19.

Justice of the Peace 5-2

702 E. Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75203
(214) 943-5981 Main
Office E-mail: JP52Court@dallascounty.org
Hours of Operation 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español

ALL FILINGS OR REQUEST MUST BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY US MAIL, THIS COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT FILINGS OR REQUEST BY EMAIL.

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• Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V Rules of Practice in Justice Court
• Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 15
• Texas Rules of Evidence

Representing Yourself in Court
The following information is not legal advice and does not take the place of a lawyer.

• Texas State Law Library
• Self-Help Resources

ATTENTION:

Pursuant to the Texas Supreme Court's 24^th and 25^th Emergency Order, all Residential Eviction petitions MUST comply with the Federal CARES Act, Section 4024.

CDC, CARES Act & City of Dallas Eviction Flow Chart

Supreme Court of Texas 24th Emergency Order

Supreme Court of Texas 25th Emergency Order

Supreme Court of Texas 27th Emergency Order

Supreme Court of Texas 28th Emergency Order

CDC COVID-19 Order

Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP)

Plaintiffs must review the Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP) information available at www.txcourts.gov/eviction-diversion and must include a statement on their sworn original, amended, or supplemental petition that they have done the same.

Filing an Eviction Case

When an Eviction Has Been Filed Against You

Justice Court Fees

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

EVICTION FORMS

Eviction Petition

CDC Declaration Form

Contest CDC Declaration Form

Bond for Immediate Possession

Jury Demand Form

Request for Writ of Possession