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Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Courts

Jefferson County

Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Courts.
Overview

Guide Overview

Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts handle civil and criminal cases, including small claims (amount is $20,000 or less), justice court, and administrative hearings. These are lawsuits over debts, evictions, car accidents, unlawful towing, and property issues. Most JP’s perform marriage ceremonies as well. 

This guide contains information on all Jefferson County JP Courts. 

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Research Tips

Read our articles on Zoom and how to use it to prepare for your hearing. You should also read the following documents from the Jefferson County Court Administrator: 

Common questions about Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Courts are in six precincts across Jefferson County. The city website provides a county map showing each precinct’s geographic area of jurisdiction.

You can use the Jefferson County Portal to access case information after creating an account.

You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing. Not every Justice Court may allow e-filing, read about your specific court’s procedures to learn more.

This will differ in each Justice Court. Check your Justice Court’s page to see if you can make an online payment in your case.

Instructions & Forms

Honorable Naomi Doyle 

1085 Pearl Street 
Room 105 
Beaumont, Texas 77701 

Phone: (409) 835-8522 
Fax: (409) 835-8523 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

This information is current as of March 27, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
Unknown. Zoom. Contact the court for information.

You can visit Justice Court Pct. 1-1's webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Yes. You can make payments online through the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal. You can visit Justice Court Pct. 1-1's Fees, Payments and Warrants page to see lists of civil and service fees and access the Online Justice Court Payments.

All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case. You can find many of the forms used in Justice Court matters on the court’s Civil and Criminal Forms and Documents page.

Contact the court to schedule a hearing.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Associate Court Administrator, Diana Ramirez, at (409) 835-8522 or Diana.Ramirez@jeffcotx.us.

Honorable Benjamin Collins Sr. 

1085 Pearl Street 
Room 104 
Beaumont, Texas 77701 

Phone: (409) 835-8457 
Fax: (409) 839-2393 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

This information is current as of March 27, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
Unknown. Zoom. Contact the court for information.

You can visit Justice Court Pct. 1-2's webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Yes. You can make payments online through the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal found on the court’s website.

All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case. You can find many of the forms used in Justice Court matters on the court’s homepage.

Contact the court to schedule a hearing.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Associate Court Administrator, Donna Henry, at (409) 835-8457 or Donna.Henry@jeffcotx.us.

Honorable Joseph L. Guillory II 

525 Lakeshore Drive 
Port Arthur, Texas 77640 

Phone: (409) 983-8325 
Fax: (409) 989-3680 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch 12–1 p.m.) 

Watch Justice Court Pct. 2’s court live stream on YouTube

This information is current as of March 27, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
Unknown. Zoom. Contact the court for information.

You can visit Justice Court Pct. 2's webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Yes. You can make payments online through the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal found on the court’s website.

All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case. You can find many of the forms used in Justice Court matters on the court’s homepage.

Contact the court to schedule a hearing.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Associate Court Administrator, Tina Moreau, at (409) 983-8325 or Tina.Moreau@jeffcotx.us.

Honorable Justin Chesson 

19217 F.M. 365 
Beaumont, Texas 77705 

Phone: (409) 434-5460 
Fax: (409) 794-1637 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

This information is current as of March 27, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
Unknown. Zoom. Contact the court for information.

You can visit Justice Court Pct. 4's webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Yes. You can make payments online through the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal found on the court’s website.

All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case. You can find many of the forms used in Justice Court matters on the court’s homepage.

Contact the court to schedule a hearing.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Associate Court Administrator, Lynette Hensley, at (409) 434-5460 or Lynette.Hensley@jeffcotx.us.

Honorable Ransom “Duce” Jones 

1225 Pearl Street 
Suite 118 
Beaumont, Texas 77701 

Phone: (409) 839-2333 
Fax: (409) 839-2303 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

This information is current as of March 27, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
Unknown. Zoom. Contact the court for information.

You can visit Justice Court Pct. 6's webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Yes. You can make payments online through the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal found on the court’s website.

All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case. You can find many of the forms used in Justice Court matters on the court’s homepage.

Contact the court to schedule a hearing.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Associate Court Administrator, Deidra F. Jackson, at (409) 839-2333 or Deidra.Jackson@jeffcotx.us.

Honorable Brad Burnett 

7933 Viterbo Road 
Suite 1 
Beaumont, Texas 77705 

Phone: (409) 719-5900 
Fax: (409) 724-2148 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Watch Justice Court Pct. 7’s court live stream on YouTube

This information is current as of March 27, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
Unknown. Zoom. Contact the court for information.

You can visit Justice Court Pct. 7's webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Yes. You can make payments online through the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal found on the court’s website.

All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case. You can find many of the forms used in Justice Court matters on the court’s homepage.

Contact the court to schedule a hearing.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Associate Court Administrator, Denise Roccaforte, at (409) 719-5900 or Denise.Roccaforte@jeffcotx.us

Honorable Tom Gillam III 

525 Lakeshore Drive 
Port Arthur, Texas 77640 

Phone: (409) 983-8330 
Fax: (409) 989-3670 

Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

This information is current as of March 27, 2023.

Checklist Steps

Is this court doing virtual hearings? What platform are they using? Are there any exceptions?
Unknown. Zoom. Contact the court for information.

You can visit Justice Court Pct. 8's webpage for the most up-to-date information.

Yes. You can make payments online through the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal found on the court’s website.

All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case. You can find many of the forms used in Justice Court matters on the court’s homepage.

Contact the court to schedule a hearing.

Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.

Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.

No. All jury trials are held in person only. 

Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.

If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Associate Court Administrator, Larkisha Clayton, at (409) 983-8330 or Larkisha.Clayton@jeffcotx.us.

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