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Precinct Two
Justice of the Peace Judge Nancy Beaty
Information related to cases filed with our court can be found by using the tabs below or the sidebar.
Payments may be made by credit / debit card (2.85% service charge applies), money order, cashier's check, cash (exact change preferred), or personal check (in state account only)
Rules of Civil Procedure Effective September 1, 2015
Information related to cases filed with our court can be found by using the tabs below or the sidebar.
Payments may be made by credit / debit card (2.85% service charge applies), money order, cashier's check, cash (exact change preferred), or personal check (in state account only)
Rules of Civil Procedure Effective September 1, 2015
Dismissal of Tickets
Tickets for an expired driver's license, or license plate may be considered for dismissal. The expiration must be less than 60 days, and you must get the problem remedied (new license, or registration) and present proof of this to the Court not later than the 20th working day or before the defendant’s first court appearance date, whichever is later. The Judge will then consider dismissal of the ticket with a $20 fee.
Other offenses may be eligible for dismissal through completion of a Defensive Driving Course or by meeting court ordered terms for Deferred Disposition.
Plea Options
Learn about the plea choices available for traffic offenses.
Plea Options
About Class C Misdemeanors
In addition to Class C traffic offenses, the Justice of the Peace Court also handles a variety of criminal Class C misdemeanors. Some of the more common offenses include:
Your Options as the Accused
A defendant accused of one of these crimes has the absolute right to plead Not Guilty and request a trial by Judge or Jury. That choice is yours. You are not required to have an attorney in court, but you may hire one if you wish. The District Attorney of Rockwall County will have an attorney present to prosecute the case against you. The Judge is prohibited, by law, from discussing your ticket with you unless you have plead guilty or no contest or the District Attorney is also present.
If you choose to go to court, you are responsible for bringing all papers, pictures, and exhibits with you to the court hearing. You may also contact the Court for information on how to subpoena witnesses.
You may also plead Guilty or Nolo Contendre (no contest) and pay the fine amount or you may pursue the Defensive Driving option or complete the Application for Deferred Disposition. Defendants under 17 who receive citations are required to enter a plea in open court before the judge, with their parents.
Please call the office at (972) 204-6730 for fines.
Payments may be made by credit / debit card (2.85% service charge applies), money order, cashier's check, cash (exact change preferred), or personal check (in state account only)
Tickets for an expired driver's license, or license plate may be considered for dismissal. The expiration must be less than 60 days, and you must get the problem remedied (new license, or registration) and present proof of this to the Court not later than the 20th working day or before the defendant’s first court appearance date, whichever is later. The Judge will then consider dismissal of the ticket with a $20 fee.
Other offenses may be eligible for dismissal through completion of a Defensive Driving Course or by meeting court ordered terms for Deferred Disposition.
Plea Options
Learn about the plea choices available for traffic offenses.
Plea Options
About Class C Misdemeanors
In addition to Class C traffic offenses, the Justice of the Peace Court also handles a variety of criminal Class C misdemeanors. Some of the more common offenses include:
- Disorderly Conduct
- Assault
- Public Intoxication
- Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage and/or Tobacco
- Shoplifting
Your Options as the Accused
A defendant accused of one of these crimes has the absolute right to plead Not Guilty and request a trial by Judge or Jury. That choice is yours. You are not required to have an attorney in court, but you may hire one if you wish. The District Attorney of Rockwall County will have an attorney present to prosecute the case against you. The Judge is prohibited, by law, from discussing your ticket with you unless you have plead guilty or no contest or the District Attorney is also present.
If you choose to go to court, you are responsible for bringing all papers, pictures, and exhibits with you to the court hearing. You may also contact the Court for information on how to subpoena witnesses.
You may also plead Guilty or Nolo Contendre (no contest) and pay the fine amount or you may pursue the Defensive Driving option or complete the Application for Deferred Disposition. Defendants under 17 who receive citations are required to enter a plea in open court before the judge, with their parents.
Please call the office at (972) 204-6730 for fines.
Payments may be made by credit / debit card (2.85% service charge applies), money order, cashier's check, cash (exact change preferred), or personal check (in state account only)
Small Claims Overview
A Small Claims case is a lawsuit brought for the recovery of money damages, civil penalties, personal property or other relief allowed by law.
Debt Claims Overview
A Debt Claims case is a lawsuit brought to recover a debt by an assignee of a claim, a debt collection agency, a financial institution, or a person or entity primarily engaged in the business of lending money at interest. Information about Abstracts and Writs may be found at the Texas Statutes site or by consulting an attorney.
Limitations
The amount of debt or damages for which you may file a Small Claims or Debt Claims case may not exceed the limit of the court, which is $10,000, excluding statutory interest, but including attorney fees, if any.
Legal Capacity of Defendant
It is your burden as a plaintiff to sue the defendant in their proper legal capacity, of which there are typically three. Learn more about the types of legal capacity.
Trial Procedure
With respect to the trial itself, all legal rules of evidence and procedures apply in Small Claims and Debt Claims suits. An Attorney must represent corporations in Justice Court.
If you have any other procedural questions, please contact our Civil Clerk at (972) 204-6730.
Judgment
Learn more about what happens during judgment.
To locate information about Precincts please use the Precinct Finder.
Rules of Civil Procedure Effective September 1, 2015
Information regarding the Rules of Discovery for JP Pct. 2
A Small Claims case is a lawsuit brought for the recovery of money damages, civil penalties, personal property or other relief allowed by law.
Debt Claims Overview
A Debt Claims case is a lawsuit brought to recover a debt by an assignee of a claim, a debt collection agency, a financial institution, or a person or entity primarily engaged in the business of lending money at interest. Information about Abstracts and Writs may be found at the Texas Statutes site or by consulting an attorney.
Limitations
The amount of debt or damages for which you may file a Small Claims or Debt Claims case may not exceed the limit of the court, which is $10,000, excluding statutory interest, but including attorney fees, if any.
Legal Capacity of Defendant
It is your burden as a plaintiff to sue the defendant in their proper legal capacity, of which there are typically three. Learn more about the types of legal capacity.
Trial Procedure
With respect to the trial itself, all legal rules of evidence and procedures apply in Small Claims and Debt Claims suits. An Attorney must represent corporations in Justice Court.
If you have any other procedural questions, please contact our Civil Clerk at (972) 204-6730.
This court cannot answer any legal questions.
Judgment
Learn more about what happens during judgment.
To locate information about Precincts please use the Precinct Finder.
Rules of Civil Procedure Effective September 1, 2015
Information regarding the Rules of Discovery for JP Pct. 2
Eviction
All eviction suits must be filed in the Justice of the Peace Precinct where the property is located. It is important to understand that the Judge is neither an advocate for the landlord or tenant, and each case is tried on its own individual merit.
A Repair and Remedy case is a lawsuit filed by a residential tenant under Chapter 92, Subchapter B of the Texas Property Code to enforce the landlord's duty to repair or remedy a condition materially affecting the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant. The relief sough can be for no more than $10,000, excluding statutory interests and court costs, but not including attorney fees, if any.
If you need more information, please call the Justice of the Peace office at (972) 204-6730.
To locate information about Precincts please use the Precinct Finder.
Rules of Civil Procedure Effective September 1, 2015
Disclaimer
The matters discussed here are for informational purpose only. Nothing on this site should be construed as a legal advice. For legal advice, you should speak to an attorney.
All eviction suits must be filed in the Justice of the Peace Precinct where the property is located. It is important to understand that the Judge is neither an advocate for the landlord or tenant, and each case is tried on its own individual merit.
Repair and Remedy
A Repair and Remedy case is a lawsuit filed by a residential tenant under Chapter 92, Subchapter B of the Texas Property Code to enforce the landlord's duty to repair or remedy a condition materially affecting the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant. The relief sough can be for no more than $10,000, excluding statutory interests and court costs, but not including attorney fees, if any.
If you need more information, please call the Justice of the Peace office at (972) 204-6730.
To locate information about Precincts please use the Precinct Finder.
Rules of Civil Procedure Effective September 1, 2015
Disclaimer
The matters discussed here are for informational purpose only. Nothing on this site should be construed as a legal advice. For legal advice, you should speak to an attorney.
| Legal Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Texas | (800) 204-2222 | www.texasbar.com |
| Texas Young Lawyers Assoc. | (512) 427-1529 | www.tyla.org |
| Helping Hands - Rockwall | (972) 771-4357 | www.rockwallhelpinghands.com |
| Texas Law Help | www.TexasLawHelp.org | |
Listing of Forms
- Affidavit for Driving and Specialized Safety Course
- Affidavit for Driving and Specialized Safety Course in Spanish
- Affidavit for Issuance of Bad Check
- Application for Deferred Disposition
- Application for Deferred Disposition in Spanish
- Payments - Collections Department
- Plea Sheet
- Plea Sheet - Spanish
- Application for Driving Record
- Petition for Small Claims
- Petition for Eviction
- Petition for Repair and Remedy
- Petition for Debt Claim
- Civil Case Information Sheet
- Steps for Filing for an Occupational Driver License (ODL)
- Discovery Local Rules Rockwall County JP Pct. 2
A Justice of the Peace has the authority to:
- Issue warrants for search and arrest
- Conduct preliminary hearings
- Administer oaths
- Serve as a coroner in counties where there is no provision for a medical examiner
- Serve as a trial court judge for Class C misdemeanors
- Serve as an administrative court judge for a variety of miscellaneous court procedures