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Cameron County – Justice of the Peace

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

JP PCT #1 Benito “Bo” Ochoa IV

505 Hwy 100 Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-2520 phone (956) 943-0191 fax.

2018 LINDA SALAZAR

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

jp2-1@co.cameron.tx.us

Pay Online:  Justice of the Peace Tickets

Judge Salazar’s Biography

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 M Hinojosa
Judge Cyndi Hinojosa

835 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
2nd Floor
(956) 544-0858
(956) 550-1467 FAX

 

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

JP2-2_Court@co.cameron.tx.us

Honorable Judge

Cynthia Rodriguez
cynthia.rodriguez03@co.cameron.tx.us
Court Assistant II                 (956) 547-7033


Judges Picture
Judge Mary Esther Sorola

835 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
2nd Floor
Phone: (956) 547-7068
Fax: (956) 547-7067

Pay Online:  Justice of the Peace Tickets

 

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.

Forcible Detainer

Debt Claims Petition

ODL Filings

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

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

Pay Tickets Online Here

Harlingen Annex
3302 W. Wilson Rd.
Harlingen, TX 78552


(956) 427-8058 phone
(956) 427-8034 fax


FORMS

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JP5 3

 

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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.