Jim Wells County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Jim Wells County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Alice area.

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Courts (5)

5 courthouses

Jim Wells County has 5 independent courts

How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose

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Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

200 N Almond St

Alice, TX 78332

Serves: Precinct 1 of Jim Wells County

Phone: (361) 668-5719Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
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Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

107 Armstrong Ave

Orange Grove, TX 78372

Serves: Precinct 3 of Jim Wells County, including Sandia and surrounding areas

Phone: (361) 547-9796Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday
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Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

331 SW 1st Street

Premont, TX 78375

Serves: Precinct 4 of Jim Wells County, including Premont and surrounding areas

Phone: (361) 348-2773Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
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Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5

107 Armstrong Ave

Orange Grove, TX 78372

Serves: Precinct 5 of Jim Wells County, including Orange Grove and surrounding areas

Phone: (361) 384-2486Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday
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Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6

219 S Aransas Pass

Ben Bolt, TX 78342

Serves: Precinct 6 of Jim Wells County, including Ben Bolt and surrounding areas

Phone: (361) 664-9987
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How to File in Jim Wells County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

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

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.