County Resource
Denton County Justice Court Resources
Official JP links, forms, fee notes, e-filing notes, and maintenance warnings for Denton 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
- Denton County JP civil e-filing pages say Justice Courts accept cases through eFileTexas.
- Service fee notes
- Denton JP4 fee page lists $54 filing fee and $80 Denton County citation service fee. Other precinct fee pages can differ.
- Maintenance notes
- Denton has multiple precinct-specific fee pages; add precinct entries later.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton JP 1 - civil fees | $54 | $75 | $80 | Official source |
| Denton JP 3 - civil fees | $54 | $80 | $80 | Official source |
| Denton JP 4 - 2026 fees | $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.