Justice of the Peace Court Changes
On November 5, 2013, the Bexar County Commissioners Court approved redistricting the Justice of the Peace and Constable precincts to balance the caseloads in each precinct.
The Court also voted to add a half-time justice of the peace position to each precinct to better serve the growing population.
The Court also voted to add a half-time justice of the peace position to each precinct to better serve the growing population.
The redistricting becomes effective at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 8, 2013.
Residents with upcoming cases in a JP court will receive a postcard letting them know to which precinct they should report. Residents who need to file a civil matter can see if their precinct has changed by using the My Bexar Community Dashboard mapping application at http://map.bexar.org/community.
Please note: As of Nov. 12, 2013 Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 will no longer be located downtown.
All Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace matters will be handled at the Precinct 1 Satellite Office, 3505 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, 78221. All other Justice of the Peace offices remain in their current locations.
If you need to appear before the Justice of the Peace or need to pay in person, then the first digit of the case number designates the precinct number as follows:
- 1 and 5 for Precinct 1
- 2 for Precinct 2
- 3 for Precinct 3
- 4 for Precinct 4
If you need to file a civil matter and are not sure in which precinct you live, you can use the My Bexar Community Dashboard to find your precinct.
