Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Justice of the Peace
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No, the judge is barred by law from considering ex-parte (one-sided) or other communication outside the presence of the other party.Justice of the Peace
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Please visit our Paying a Ticket page to review your options.Justice of the Peace
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Typically, it takes a week to 10 days before the ticket is received and filed in the court.Justice of the Peace
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Only the person who received the ticket can enter their plea. Once the plea is entered, anyone can make the payment.Justice of the Peace
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If the ticket was issued by a state trooper, there will be a date that you must appear by in the middle of the ticket; if the ticket was issued by a Parker County Sheriff’s Deputy, it will be the Monday after 10 days from the date you received the ticket.Justice of the Peace
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Yes, please call the court in your precinct and request an extension.Justice of the Peace
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No, people that are 16 years of age and under must call the court and make an appointment to appear before the judge accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.Justice of the Peace
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Justice of the Peace
If it was a small claims citation, it will tell you that you have to answer to the suit by the end of the 14th day after the day you were served with the papers. If the 14th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the answer is due by the end of the first day following the Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Your answer is simply your denial or acknowledgment of the debt, not the merits of your case. If you deny the debt, the case will be set for trial; if you acknowledge the debt, a judgment will be rendered against you without trial.
If you were served with an eviction citation, there will be a hearing date and time on the citation. That is the date and time that you should appear in court to tell the judge why you should not be evicted.
Your failure to answer or appear could result in a default judgment rendered against you.
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Justice of the Peace
The basic rule of venue is that someone has the right to be sued where they live; there are exceptions to this rule. Should there be a motion by the defendant to transfer venue, a hearing will be held to determine if a transfer of venue will be granted, this could delay the proceedings for a couple of months.
If the transfer is granted, the plaintiff will be required to pay the filing fees again. The filing fee is $54 and the service fee in Parker County is $100 for each person sued. If the person sued lives outside of Parker County, call the civil clerk for the cost.
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Justice of the Peace
The jurisdictional limit in Justice Court is $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs, but including attorney’s fees, if any.
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An eviction suit must be filed in the Justice of the Peace precinct where the property is located. Please refer to the precinct map to determine which precinct the property is located, or you can call 911 Addressing at 817-598-6135.Justice of the Peace
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No, the only thing that is considered in an eviction suit is who has a greater right to possession of the property in question and if any past due rent is owed. Any other debt can be addressed in a small claims suit.Justice of the Peace
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Yes, when the agent appears in court, they must have a signed, notarized statement from the property owner designating the person as their agent. The agent must also have knowledge of the facts and be able to testify to the facts in court.Justice of the Peace
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Justice of the Peace
You can get your license at any County Clerk’s office in Texas; in Parker County, the County Clerk is at the Courthouse Annex:
1112 Santa Fe
Weatherford, TX 76086
Ph: 817-594-7461
You must have your license 72 hours before the ceremony can be performed, unless you are active military or have received a waiver.
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No, property taxes can be paid at the Parker County Appraisal District:Justice of the Peace
1108 Santa Fe Dr.
Weatherford, TX 76086
Ph: 817-596-0077