Self Help Information

Civil Related Information

The following self-help information is courtesy of the Texas Justice Court Training Center.

Filing a Small Claims Case
When a Small Claims Case Has Been Filed Against You
When A Debt Claims Case Has been Filed Against You
Filing an Eviction Case
When Your Landlord Has Locked Your Out or Cut Off Your Utilities
When an Eviction Case Has Been Filed Against You
When your Landlord Will Not Make Repairs (Filing a Repair and Remedy Case)

These materials are for informational purposes and does not substitute for nor replace the advice/representation of a licensed attorney.

Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace

Criminal
1000 Guadalupe Street Suite 112
Austin, TX 78701 (Map)

Civil
1000 Guadalupe Street Suite 117
Austin, TX 78701 (Map)

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lobby opens at 8:30 a.m.

Phones & Lobby Closed for Lunch:
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m

JP5 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.