Matagorda County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
Filing information for Matagorda County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 in Palacios, TX. Part of the Matagorda County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$20,000
Courthouse Details
Matagorda County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
405 Commerce St
Palacios, TX 77465
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday: Closed
How to File at Matagorda County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available for all civil cases in Texas Justice Courts through the state's official portal, eFileTexas.gov.
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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