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Justice Court Suits
Justice Courts are governed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
This Court accepts filings for Small Claims Suits and for Debt Claims Suits. If you have any procedural questions, please contact our Civil Clerk at (972) 204-6730.
This court cannot answer any legal questions.
Small Claims
A small claims case is a lawsuit brought for the recovery of money damages, civil penalties, personal property, or other relief allowed by law. The claim can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any. Details on the Small Claims process are included on the Small Claims Petition:
Download a Small Claims Petition
Small Claims Defendant Answer
A debt claim case is a lawsuit brought to recover a debt by an assignee of a claim, a debt collector or collection agency, a financial institution, or a person or entity primarily engaged in the business of lending money at interest. The claim can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any:
Small Claims Defendant Answer
Debt Claims
A debt claim case is a lawsuit brought to recover a debt by an assignee of a claim, a debt collector or collection agency, a financial institution, or a person or entity primarily engaged in the business of lending money at interest. The claim can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any:
Download a Debt Claim Petition
Debt Claims Defendant Answer
Should you receive judgment, the court does not collect the judgment. However, you may request an Abstract of Judgment, and/or Writ of Execution, and/or a Writ of Garnishment to help you in collection of this judgment. Refer to the Self Help/ Legal Resources page for more information.
Payments may be made by credit / debit card (2.35% service charge applies), money order, cashier's check, cash (exact change preferred), or personal check (in state account only).
Debt Claims Defendant Answer
Judgment
Should you receive judgment, the court does not collect the judgment. However, you may request an Abstract of Judgment, and/or Writ of Execution, and/or a Writ of Garnishment to help you in collection of this judgment. Refer to the Self Help/ Legal Resources page for more information.
Payments may be made by credit / debit card (2.35% service charge applies), money order, cashier's check, cash (exact change preferred), or personal check (in state account only).
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.
Self-Help Packets
You're a Defendant in a Debt Claim Suit
You're a Plaintiff in Small Claims Suit
You're a Defendant in a Small Claims Suit
You're a Defendant in a Debt Claim Suit
You're a Plaintiff in Small Claims Suit
You're a Defendant in a Small Claims Suit
| Legal Resources |
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| State Bar of Texas |
(800) 204-2222 |
www.texasbar.com |
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| 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 |
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Rockwall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
Phone: (972) 204-6730 • Email: JP2Court@rockwallcountytexas.com • Fax: (972) 204- 6739
Mail: 1111 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Ste. 302, Rockwall, TX 75087
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding County Holidays