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Justice of the Peace
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace
Jon Stevens

 

JURY SERVICE has been cancelled for 
DECEMBER 10, 2024 AT 9:00 AM,
101 West Main St.
Ste. 130
Madisonville, Texas 77864
E-Mail:  mayra.rodriguez@madisoncountytx.org
Phone: 936-348-5151 Fax: 936-348-3989

 

Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace
Steven Cole

101 West Main St.
Ste 130
Madisonville, Texas 77864
E-Mail:  danyel.byrd@madisoncountytx.org
Phone: 936-348-5151 Fax: 936-348-3989


              


Payments Accepted by the Court

*Money order (By mail or in person) Plea with your Payment
*Cashier Check (By mail or in person) Plea with your Payment
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Civil
Filing fee – Contact Justice of the Peace Office
              •    New Civil Rules Effective 8/31/2013

Eviction Petition
An eviction case is a lawsuit brought to recover possession of real property, often by a landlord against a tenant. A claim for rent may be joined with an eviction case if the amount of rent due and unpaid is not more than $10,000, including costs and attorney fees, if any. Eviction cases are governed by Rules 500-507 and 510 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent of any conflict between Rule 510 and the rest of Part V, Rule 510 applies.

Small Claim Petition
A small claims case is a lawsuit brought for the recovery of money damages, civil penalties, or personal property. The claim can be for no more than $20,000 excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any. Small claims cases are governed by Rules 500-507 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Repair and Remedy Petition
A repair and remedy case is a lawsuit brought to seek judicial remedy for the alleged failure of a landlord to remedy or repair a condition as required by Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code.  The relief sought can be no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any.  Repair and remedy cases are governed by Rules 500-507 and 509 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure.  To the extent of any conflict between Rule 509 and the rest of Part V, Rule 509 applies.

Debt Claim Petition
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 in damages, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any.  Debt claim cases in justice court are governed by Rules 500-507 and 508 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure.  To the extent of any conflict between Rule 508 and the rest of Part V, Rule 508 applies.