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Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1

Filing information for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1 in San Benito, TX. Part of the Cameron County small claims court system.

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Max Claim

$20,000

Courthouse Details

Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1

1390 W. Expressway 83

San Benito, TX 78586

Phone: (956) 361-4618Fax: (956) 361-4620Email: jp3-1@co.cameron.tx.us

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How to File at Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is mandatory for attorneys and available to self-represented litigants.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.