Ellis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
Filing information for Ellis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 in Waxahachie, TX. Part of the Ellis County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$20,000
Courthouse Details
Ellis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
101 W Main St, Suite 106
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Area Served
See JP-Constable Precinct Address Lists at https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/16918/JP-and-Constable-Address-List-2022
How to File at Ellis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in civil cases in Ellis County. It is available but not required for unrepresented (pro se) parties. Precinct 4 does not accept e-filing.
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.
Ready to get your money back?
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