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Refugio County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

Filing information for Refugio County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Refugio, TX. Part of the Refugio County small claims court system.

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Max Claim

$20,000

Courthouse Details

Refugio County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

808 Commerce Street, Room 111

Refugio, TX 78377

Mailing Address

808 Commerce Street, Room 111

Refugio, TX 78377

Phone: (361) 526-4877Fax: (361) 526-1494Email: jp1@co.refugio.tx.us

How to File at Refugio County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: While e-filing is mandatory for attorneys in most Texas courts and encouraged for self-represented litigants, it is noted that only some Justice of the Peace Courts permit e-filing. It is not confirmed if Refugio County JP courts accept e-filing for small claims cases.

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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Data verified May 6, 2026.