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Justice Court Forms

Welcome to the Justice Court Forms page. In this section, you will find instructions and forms that will help you expedite your court proceedings. All forms are formatted for use with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Disclaimer

Texas law change every two years and there may be times when the information on this web site and in the forms is not current. This information and forms are provided for general informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice. It is always recommended to consult with a licensed lawyer before proceedings in any legal matters. The court has made every effort to accurately set out information, but we do not warrant the reliability or appropriateness of the information for a particular purpose. Furthermore, the court does not assume liability for any consequences resulting from your reliance on the information/forms presented.

Civil Court Forms

Note: A Justice court in the precinct in which real property is located has jurisdiction in eviction suits. Eviction suits include forcible entry and detainer and forcible detainer suits.

Eviction Procedures

Eviction Petition Packet

Defendant’s Original Answer

Pauper’s Affidavit (inability to Pay Cost)

Request for Abstract of Judgment

Request for Writ of Possession

Request a Writ of Execution

Release of Judgment

Motion to Dismiss/Non-suit with Order

Eviction Appeal Bond

Military Affidavit for Service

Repair and Remedy Petition

Application for Writ of Re-entry

Application for Writ of Restoration

Writ of Re-entry Order and Return

Writ of Restoration Order and Return

Self-help – Filing Eviciton Case

Self-Help – When You Have Been Locked Out or Landlord Cut Off Utilities

Self-help – When Eviction Has Been Filed Against You

Self-help – When Landlord Won’t Make Repairs

Justice Court Procedures – Civil

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for Justice Courts

Small Claims Petition Packet

Debt Claims Petition Packet

Original Answer – Defendant

Request a Writ of Execution

Request for Abstract of Judgment

Agreed Judgment

Release of Judgment

Motion to Dismiss \ Non-Suit – With Order

Justice Court Appeal Bond

Small Claims Appeal Bond

Military Affidavit

Records Request

Change Of Address Request

When Debt Claim Is Filed Against You

When A Small Claims Case is Filed Against You

Filing A Small Claims Case

Petition to Enforce Deed Restrictions

Criminal Court Forms

Texas Driver’s Handbook

Application for Copy of Driver Record

Traffic Plea for Driver Safety Course

Notice of Appeal and Order on Bond

Criminal Appeal Bond

JUVENILES
The Justice Court has jurisdiction over juveniles (16 years or younger) charged with Class C Misdemeanor offenses. All juveniles are required to appear before the judge behind closed doors with a parent or guardian. This is required for all proceedings in each case filed. The parent of a juvenile charged in Justice Court must be present in court with their child. Juveniles who fail to appear in court may have an additional charge of failure to appear filed against them. Juveniles who fail to appear or who fail to pay their fines and court costs will be reported to the Department of Public Safety for suspension or denial of their driver license until such time as the juvenile has appeared and satisfied all court ordered sanctions. Contempt charges may be filed against Juveniles who disobey a court order and may be assessed a fine not to exceed $500.00 plus court costs or referred to juvenile court for contempt.

MINOR APPEARANCES
All alcohol related offenses require appearance by the defendant in open court. This court requires all minors 17 years of age and younger, appear in open court with a parent including offenses charged is a traffic offense. Alcohol related offenses charged to those 18 years of age to 20 years of age may appear without a parent, however, be prepared with your parents address, as the court will send a letter to your parents. All minors 17 years of age and younger charged with a traffic violation are required to appear with a parent in open court.

TRUANT CONDUCT
The Justice Court has jurisdiction over juveniles charged with truant conduct.

A child is subject to compulsory school attendance if the child is:

– at least 6 years of age, and who has not reached the child’s 19th birthday;
– younger then 6 years of age, who has previously been enrolled in 1st grade, and who has not yet reached the child’s 19th birthday.

An individual commits truant conduct if the individual is required to attend school and fails to attend:

– on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year.

Filing Fees Court Fees Service Fees Total
For Polk County Resident $54.00 $100.00 $154.00
Two Defendants in Same Suit $54.00 $200.00 $254.00
Abstract of Judgement (per Abstract) $5.00 $0.00 $5.00
Subpoena
(plus $10 attached to the summons for each witness)		 $0.00 $100.00 $100.00
Writ of Execution $5.00 $140.00 $145.00
Writ of Possession $5.00 $200.00 $205.00
Writ of Re-Entry $54.00 $100.00 $154.00
Appeal Fee $54.00 $0.00 $54.00
Transcript Fee $10.00 $0.00 $10.00
Jury Fee $22.00 $0.00 $22.00

All Appeals must pay the filing fee of $54.00, transcript fee of $10.00 and file the Appeal Bond in the amount set by the court. ALL Eviction Appeals must pay one month’s rent into the registry of the court to satisfy appeal.