Newton County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Newton County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Newton area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Newton County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Newton County
Newton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
195 Co Rd 3073
Kirbyville, TX 75956
Serves: Voting precincts: Bon Wier, Bleakwood, South Newton, Pine Grove, North Call, Salem, Fawil, and East Bleakwood.
Newton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
990 FM 1415 North
Wiergate, TX 75977
Serves: Voting precincts: Farrsville, West Newton, Wiergate, Liberty, and Jamestown.
Newton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
509 Main Street
Newton, TX 75966
Serves: Voting precincts: East Newton, Leesmill, Burkeville, Toledo Bend, and South Burkeville.
Newton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
42520 Hwy 87
Deweyville, TX 77614
Serves: Voting precincts: South Call, Laurel, Deweyville, Hartburg, and Gist.
How to File in Newton 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.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →