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Portal & Public Access will be down on 3/26/2024, beginning at 6:00 P.M and will resume at 12:00 A.M midnight

ALL PERSONS present in the Courtroom shall be neatly dressed in a manner that shows dignity and respect for the Court.

Unacceptable Attire

The following will not be allowed:

  • Shorts
  • Cut-offs
  • Baggy pants
  • Oversized coats (jackets)
  • Flip-flop style shoes
  • Hats
  • Cropped shirts
  • Muscle shirts
  • Clothing indicating gang affiliation or other clothing with offensive, vulgar, racist, sexist obscene, suggestive words, slogan, depictions, or pictures, including grotesque creatures
  • Provocative clothing designed, styled, or worn to provoke emotion or disrupt or distract

Courtroom Conduct

Conduct in the "Courtroom" also includes the reception/foyer area, jury room and/or any office space assigned to the Justice Court.

  1. Any type WEAPONS are PROHIBITED in the Courtroom and this building EXCEPT for LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
  2. Absolutely no cellular phones on in the courtroom. Pagers are allowed on silent mode.
  3. Be on time.
  4. Adhere to the bailiff instructions.
  5. Address the court as “Judge” or “Your Honor.” Do not argue with the court.
  6. Address opposing parties, counsel, witnesses and court officers as "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", "Dr.", etc. Do not use first names, except with children 14 years of age and younger.
  7. Do not approach the Judge’s bench without permission.
  8. Racist, sexist, obscene, or profane language is prohibited unless it is pertinent to a case, and is elicited and quoted from facts in the case.
  9. Do not chew gum in the Courtroom or bring drinks or food items into the Courtroom.
  10. Do not enter or depart the Courtroom excessively and do not slam the doors.
  11. Do nothing to disturb or distract the court, counsels, witnesses or other court personnel.
  12. All property in the Courtroom and reception area must be treated with respect. No writing on any papers posted or furniture.
  13. No recording devices are allowed without judicial approval.
  14. Respect court personnel at all times.
  15. To Courtroom conduct "These rules apply to all courtroom proceedings, whether in person or via electronic forum."
  16. Zoom hearing participants may appear via video or telephone. Participants are in Court while on Zoom and must abide by the same rules as if they were physically present. This applies to clothing, language, and background noise. 

PRO SE parties (individuals representing themselves without an attorney) should be prepared to present their cases in a proper and orderly manner. It is not the court’s duty to represent you nor instruct you on how to prove your case.

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

8656-B West Hwy 71, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78735 (Map)

Hours:

Office Hours by phone or email:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday-Friday
Closed for lunch 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Lobby Hours:

Open:
Mon - Fri
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Closed for lunch:
12:00 PM-1:00 PM

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JP3 reserves the right to adjust filing fees. Fees may be adjusted contingent on the accuracy of "Filing Codes" or "Optional Services" elected by the filer.

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.