Potter County Justice of the Peace Courts
Potter County
Overview
Guide Overview
Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts handle civil and criminal cases, including small claims (amount is $10,000 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 Potter 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 rules of practice and procedure for Justice Courts:
Common questions about Potter County
The Potter County Justice of the Peace Courts are located in four precincts across Potter County. The city website provides a county map showing each precinct’s geographic area of jurisdiction.
Currently, Potter County Justice Courts do not have an online case search portal. To find out information about your case, contact or visit the Justice Court your case is in.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
Not all Justice Courts accept e-filing. Check with your Justice Court to learn more.
Each Justice Court has its own rules for making online payments. Read the section of the guide for your Justice Court to find information.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Debbie Horn
900 South Polk
Suite 418
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Phone: (806) 349-4880
Fax: (806) 349-4887
This information is current as of April 6, 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's homepage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through JP Pct. 1’s Certified Payments Portal. Read JP Pct. 1’s Alternatives to Payment of Fines and Fees to learn if you are entitled to alternative methods of satisfying your judgment if you are unable to pay the fine or costs.
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.
Justice Court Pct. 1 provides several forms on its homepage for cases that will be filed in the court.
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 court at (806) 349-4880 or jp1@co.potter.tx.us.
Honorable Robert J. Taylor
500 South Fillmore
Suite 502
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Phone: (806) 379-2390
Fax: (806) 379-2845
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Watch Justice Court Pct. 2’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 6, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| Yes. | Zoom. | Some cases are held in-person only. Contact the court for information. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 2's homepage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through JP Pct. 2’s Certified Payments Portal. Read JP Pct. 2’s Alternatives to Payment of Fines and Fees to learn if you are entitled to alternative methods of satisfying your judgment if you are unable to pay the fine or costs.
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.
Justice Court Pct. 2 provides several forms on its homepage for cases that will be filed in the court.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Yes. JP Pct. 2 is currently conducting all evictions, small claims, and debt claims virtually over Zoom. All non-jury bench trials for traffic violations are in person. Contact the court for more information on how to request a virtual hearing.
Read Rules of Justice of the Peace 2 for more details.
All evidence, photos, documents, and sworn written material must be submitted to the court no later than 24 hours before the 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 court at (806) 379-2390 or jp2@co.potter.tx.us.
Honorable Gary L. Jackson
13651 I-40 West
Amarillo, Texas 79124
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 50487
Amarillo, Texas 79159
Phone: (806) 355-3070
Fax: (806) 352-0129
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch Justice Court Pct. 3’s court live stream on YouTube.
This information is current as of April 6, 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. 3's homepage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through JP Pct. 3’s Certified Payments Portal. Read JP Pct. 3’s Alternatives to Payment of Fines and Fees to learn if you are entitled to alternative methods of satisfying your judgment if you are unable to pay the fine or costs.
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.
Justice Court Pct. 3 provides several forms on its homepage for cases that will be filed in the court.
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 court at (806) 355-3070 or jp3@co.potter.tx.us.
Honorable Thomas Jones
500 South Fillmore
Suite 302A
Amarillo, Texas 79124
Phone: (806) 379-2817
Fax: (806) 379-2829
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This information is current as of April 6, 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 homepage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through JP Pct. 4’s Certified Payments Portal. Read JP Pct. 4’s Alternatives to Payment of Fines and Fees to learn if you are entitled to alternative methods of satisfying your judgment if you are unable to pay the fine or costs.
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.
Justice Court Pct. 4 provides several forms on its homepage for cases that will be filed in the court.
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 court at (806) 379-2817 or jp4@co.potter.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. -
Tips for the Courtroom
This article tells you general information on what to do and not to do in a courtroom. -
Debt Collection
This article explains your rights and options under the law if you are facing debt collection. -
Right to Repairs as a Tenant
This article discusses your rights to repairs as a tenant. -
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. -
Court Fees and Fee Waivers
If you don’t have enough money to pay the court fees, you can ask a judge to waive the fees. -
How to Set Aside a Default Judgment
This article explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment. -
Guide to Traffic Court
This article provides information on navigating traffic court. -
How to Sue in Justice Court (Small Claims Court)
This article provides information on justice court basics. -
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. -
Setting Aside a Default Eviction Judgment
This article answers common questions about setting aside a default eviction judgment. -
Sensitive Data
This article provides information on protected sensitive data; data that appears in public records; and sealing records. -
How to E-File
This article provides an overview of e-filing as well as solutions to some common e-filing mistakes. -
What Happens at Your First Court Appearance - Ticket Help Texas
This article explains what happens in your first court appearance and what pleas mean. -
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. -
Jury Trials in Justice Court
How to ask for a jury trial in Justice Court.