Justice of the Peace Courts

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Justin Chesson
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Lynette Hensley, Assoc. Court Administrator
Donna Picou, Senior Clerk
  • Online Justice Court Payments
  • Attorney Appointments and Fees Monthly lists pursuant to SB 1369

Representing Yourself in Court

Below are several sources of information for persons who do not have a lawyer.
The information is not legal advice and does not take the place of an attorney.

  • Texas State Law Library
  • Texas Law Help
  • Texas Court Help
  • State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)
  • Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans
  • Lone Star Legal Aid
  • Referral Directory for Low-Income Texans (PDF)

Documents

  • Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Part V.
    Rules of Practice in Justice Courts

    Effective September 1, 2013
  • Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 15
  • Justice Court Civil Case Information Sheet

Forms

  • CDC Eviction Declaration Form
  • COVID EMERGENCY EVICTION PETITION
  • Verification of Compliance with The CARES Act
  • Birth and Death Application
  • Small Claims Petition
  • Debt Claim Petition
  • Eviction Petition
  • Repair & Remedy Petition
  • Military Status Affidavit
19217 FM 365
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 434-5460 Fax (409) 794-1637