The Justice of the Peace Office

The Office

★Comal County★

A Justice of the Peace court is part of the Texas judicial system and handles matters that can affect people in very practical, everyday ways.

What the Justice of the Peace Court Does

A Local Court with Specific Legal Responsibilities

Texas justice courts have original jurisdiction in Class C misdemeanor criminal cases and jurisdiction over minor civil and small-claims matters. Comal County states that Justice Court Precinct 3 handles civil, small-claims, and eviction suits involving up to $20,000, exclusive of interest.

Texas Judicial Branch — Justice Courts ↗ Comal County JP3 ↗

How I Would Approach the Office

Follow the Law. Explain the Process. Treat People Fairly.

People often come to Justice Court during stressful moments. My responsibility would be to make sure the process is organized and understandable, respect people’s time, follow the law, and treat every person impartially.

Law & Facts

My decisions would be grounded in the law and the facts properly presented to the court.

Clear Process

People should be able to understand what the court expects and what happens next.

Respectful Treatment

Every person who comes before the court should be treated with dignity.

Prepared Service

I would work to keep the office organized, responsive, prepared, and respectful of people’s time.

What This Office Means to Me

Local Justice Is Personal

To me, the responsibility is practical: provide impartial hearings, communicate clearly, follow the law, and treat every person who comes before the court with dignity.

“A judge should be guided by the law, the facts, fairness, and respect for every person.”