Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Filing information for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Athens, TX. Part of the Henderson County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$20,000
Courthouse Details
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
100 E Tyler St, Room 200B
Athens, TX 75751
Mailing Address
100 E Tyler St, Room 200B
Athens, TX 75751
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch)
How to File at Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: All five Justice of the Peace courts in Henderson County are listed as active on the eFileTexas.gov website.
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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