The justice of the peace presides over the court that is most accessible to the average citizen. Justices of the peace hear misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only and can hear most civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000.
The justice of the peace also performs the functions of a magistrate and conducts inquests. In addition, a justice of the peace may issue warrants for search and arrest. Justices of the peace also issue civil process, conduct preliminary hearings, administer oaths, perform marriages and serve as a coroner in counties where there is no medical examiner. The justice of the peace may also conduct inquests.
The Texas Supreme Court has approved Rules of Practice in Justice Courts which will go into effect on August 31, 2013.
View the new Rules for Justice Court Cases
The Rules of Practice in Justice Courts require the Justice Courts to make the rules of Evidence available for examination.
View the Rules of EvidenceHow to Sue in Justice Court
835 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
2nd Floor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 544-0857 phone
(956) 548-9573 fax
LSalazar@co.cameron.tx.us
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Justice of the Peace Duties
- Small Claims Petition Forms
- Debt Claim Petition Forms
- Occupational License Petition Forms
- Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Cost or an Appeal
- Wedding Ceremony Information
Ana M. Sanchez
Court Administrator
ana.sanchez@co.cameron.tx.us
Cristina Ramirez
Court Assistant-Civil
Cristina.Ramirez@co.cameron.tx.us
Maria “Connie” Meza
Court Assistant-Traffic
Maria.Meza01@co.cameron.tx.us
Judge Cyndi Hinojosa
835 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
2nd Floor
(956) 544-0858
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| Debt Claim Application filing form Cash, Check, Credit Card or Money Order Accepted. Credit Card incurs additional fee. |
| Civil Suits Application filing form Cash, Check, Credit Card or Money Order Accepted. Credit Card incurs additional fee. |
| Forcible Detainer Application filing form Cash, Check, Credit Card or Money Order Accepted. Credit Card incurs additional fee. |
| Occupational driver’s license Application Filing form Cash, Check, Credit Card or Money Order Accepted. Credit Card incurs additional fee. |
| Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond |
| Eviction Detainers forms Cash, Check, Credit Card or Money Order Accepted. Credit Card incurs additional fee. |
| Request Form Cash, Check, Credit Card or Money Order Accepted. Credit Card incurs additional fee. |
| Request for Towing Hearing Application Cash, Check, Credit Card or Money Order Accepted. Credit Card incurs additional fee. |
| Application Order For Retrieval of Property Cash, Check, Credit Card or Money Order Accepted. Credit Card incurs additional fee. |
| Wedding Ceremonies |
| Small Claim Plaintiff |
| Eviction Plaintiff |
| Debt Claim Defendant |
| Small Claim Defendant |
| Eviction Defendant |
| Information on Civil Suits Filing Form |
Honorable Judge
Cyndi Hinojosa
cyndi.hinojosa@co.cameron.tx.us
Justice of the Peace 2-2
Luz Castro
luz.castro@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Administrator (956) 550-1466
Bellanira Leal
bleal@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Coordinator (956) 544-0858
Jenika Sanchez
jenika.sanchez01@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Assistant II (956) 574-8146
Cynthia Rodriguez
cynthia.rodriguez03@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Assistant II (956) 547-7033
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Judge Mary Esther Sorola
835 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
2nd Floor
Phone: (956) 547-7068
Fax: (956) 547-7067
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Oralia Cisneros
oralia.cisneros@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Administrator 956-547-7068
Diamantina Alvarado
diamantina.alvarado01@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Coordinator 956-547-7068
Margarita Villarreal – Court Clerk
margarita.villarreal@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Clerk 956-547-7068
Blanca Alarcon – Court Clerk
blanca.alarcon01@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Clerk 956-547-7068
Accepted forms of payment: Cash (exact amount), money order, cashier’s check, debit/credit card (additional 5%). No personal/company checks accepted.
Formas de pago aceptado: Efectivo (cantidad exacta), orden de de dinero, cheque de caja, tarjeta de débito/crédito (5% adicional). No se aceptan cheques personales/compañia.
Defensive Driving Instructions
Wedding Information and Scheduling
Legal Self-Help: https://www.tjctc.org/srl.html
Honorable Judge Jesus T. “Chuy” Garcia, Jr.
Justice of the Peace Pct. 3-1
1390 W. Expressway 83 San Benito, TX 78586
Phone:(956) 361-4618 – Fax: (956) 361-4620
Brenda Jalomo Hernandez
Court Administrator
brenda.jalomo@co.cameron.tx.us
Nora N. Gonzalez
Court Assistant II
ngonzalez@co.cameron.tx.us
Sumre R. Olivares
Court Assistant II
Sumre.olivares01@co.cameron.tx.us
No Cash or Checks Accepted
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Weekends Closed
Pay Tickets Online Here
- Writ of Re-entry
- Application for Writ of Restoration
- Application for Writ of Retrieval
- Mental Health Warrant
- Self Help Legal Information Packet Filing an Eviction Case
- Petition for Eviction
- Self Help Legal Information Packet Small Claims
- Petition for Small Claims
- Self Help Legal Information Packet Debt Claim
- Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs
- Petition for Occupational Driver’s License
*For Weddings please contact our office at 956-361-4618.
1390 W. Expressway 83 San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-8257 phone (956) 361-8242 fax
CIVIL LAWSUIT FORMS:
Civil Packet
Justice Court Civil Case Information Sheet
EVICTION FORMS:
Forcible Entry and Detainer Suits
Forcible Petition
Military Status Affidavit
Justice Court Civil Case Information
SRL FORMS:
Small Claim Plaintiff
Small Claim Defendant
Eviction Plaintiff
Eviction Defendant
Debt Claim Defentant
Luis Romero Building
745 W. Ocean Blvd.
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6150 phone
(956) 233-6151 fax
Mailing Address:
745 W. Ocean Blvd.
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
Harlingen Annex
3302 W. Wilson Rd.
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 427-8057 phone
(956) 412-2457 fax
Harlingen Annex
3302 W. Wilson Rd.
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 427-8058 phone
(956) 427-8034 fax
FORMS
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Debt Packet
Eviction Packet
Eviction Plaintiff
Small Claim Packet
Texas Occupational Drivers License (ODL)
Weddings
(956) 797-1887 phone
(956) 797-9359 fax
Mailing Address:
200 Industrial Way
La Feria, TX 78559
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM then reopen at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.