Jones County Justice of the Peace Court
Jones County
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 the Jones County JP Court.
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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 Jones County Court Clerk:
Common questions about Jones County
The Jones County Justice of the Peace Court is in the Jones County Courthouse at:
100 Courthouse Square, Anson, TX 79501
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Judge Cheryl Guernsey
100 Courthouse Square, Anson, TX 79501
Phone: (325) 823-3761
This information is current as of April 3, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No | N/A | Contact the court for more information. |
Possibly. Contact the court for more information on online payments.
Contact the Jones County District Clerk for information on filing a case.
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. Contact the court if you have any questions about virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the District Clerk at (325) 823-3731 or by emailing cheryl.guernsey@co.jones.tx.us or lacey.hansen@co.jones.tx.us.
Articles
Articles in this guide
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Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics
This article explains the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Justice 101: The Client's Guide to Texas Civil Litigation
This article contains a link to a video that provides some background on the civil litigation system in Texas. -
What Court Staff Can and Cannot Do
Information on what type of services a court can offer. -
How to Set Aside a Default Judgment
This article explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment. -
Individual Rights and Navigating Court Proceedings During COVID-19
Learn how the court system and personal rights changed due to the pandemic and how to navigate them. -
Virtual Court
Some Texas courts will hold hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
How to E-File
This article provides an overview of e-filing as well as solutions to some common e-filing mistakes. -
Civil Trial Preparation
If your case is contested, then you will need to spend a lot of time preparing for trial. -
How to Use Zoom
Access all available resources on how to use Zoom's video platform for virtual court hearings on your desktop or mobile phone.