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Dallas County Justice Court Resources
Official JP links, forms, fee notes, e-filing notes, and maintenance warnings for Dallas County. Verify every operational detail with the selected precinct.
Legal information only: This site provides legal information for Texas Justice Court users. It is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and does not replace advice from a licensed Texas attorney or instructions from your court. County and precinct practices vary. Filing methods, local forms, service fees, court closures, and clerk procedures can change. Always verify details with the correct Justice of the Peace court before filing or relying on a deadline.
Official Links
Last reviewed: 2026-05-01County Notes
- E-filing notes
- Dallas filing methods can vary by precinct. JP 4-1 states that debt, small-claim, and eviction petitions must be e-filed, while other precinct pages may differ.
- Service fee notes
- Dallas JP 3-1 2026 fee page lists $80 citation personal service within Dallas County.
- Maintenance notes
- Needs precinct-level filing-method and fee entries.
Fee Estimator Data
Base filing
$54
Service estimate
$80
Eviction service
$80
These numbers are starter estimates only where a source was configured. Payment method fees, out-of-county service, multiple defendants, writs, copies, and later filings can change the total.
Configured Precinct / Fee Records
| Record | Filing | Service | Eviction Service | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas JP 1-1 - 2026 filing fees | $54 | $80 | $80 | Official source |
| Dallas JP 1-2 - 2026 filing fees | $54 | $80 | $80 | Official source |
| Dallas JP 3-1 - 2026 fee page | $54 | $80 | $80 | Official source |
| Dallas JP 4-1 - mandatory e-file sample | $54 | $80 | $80 | Official source |
These records are configured for estimator use, but they remain verification-first. Use the exact precinct record only after confirming the address belongs in that precinct and the fee page is current.