Randall County Justice of the Peace Courts
Randall 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 evictions, car accidents, and unlawful towing. Most JP’s perform marriage ceremonies as well.
This guide contains information on all Randall 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 Randall County
The Randall County Justice of the Peace Courts are located in two precincts across Randall County. The county website provides a county index showing each street and zip code with assigned JP Precinct jurisdictions.
You can also view the Justice Court Precincts Map for each of the Justice Courts listed below:
Currently, Randall 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.
You can make online payments through the Randall County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable J. Tracy Byrd
501 16th Street
Suite 307
Canyon, Texas 79105
Phone: (806) 468-5606
Fax: (806) 468-5607
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch Precinct 1’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. 1's homepage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Randall County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Read Information for Filing Justice Court Civil Suits before filing a petition in Justice Court Pct. 1. 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 in the Civil section on its website.
Once the defendant has been served the citation, they will have until the Monday ten days after the date of service to file a written answer with the court. If the defendant does not file an answer, the court clerk will set the case for a default hearing and give notice to the plaintiff. If the defendant answers denying the claim, the court clerk will set the case for a hearing and give notice of at least 45 days to all parties.
A hearing can only be set by the plaintiff. Contact the court to set a hearing.
Read Information for Filing Justice Court Civil Suits to learn more about hearings and how they are set.
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) 468-5606 or jp1@randallcounty.com.
Honorable Joanne Garcia Flores
4320 S. Western
Suite 102
Amarillo, Texas 79109
Phone: (806) 468-5658
Fax: (806) 468-5661
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch Precinct 4’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. 4's homepage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Randall County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Read Information for Filing Justice Court Civil Suits before filing a petition in Justice Court Pct. 4. 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 in the Civil section on its website.
Once the defendant has been served the citation, they will have until the Monday ten days after the date of service to file a written answer with the court. If the defendant does not file an answer, the court clerk will set the case for a default hearing and give notice to the plaintiff. If the defendant answers denying the claim, the court clerk will set the case for a hearing and give notice of at least 45 days to all parties.
A hearing can only be set by the plaintiff. Contact the court to set a hearing.
Read Information for Filing Justice Court Civil Suits to learn more about hearings and how they are set.
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) 468-5658 or jp4@randallcounty.com.
Honorable Kyle Balke
4320 S. Western
Suite 104
Amarillo, Texas 79109
Phone: (806) 468-5659
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch Precinct 4A’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. 4A's homepage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Randall County Justice of the Peace Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Read Information for Filing Justice Court Civil Suits before filing a petition in Justice Court Pct. 4A. 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 in the Civil section on its website.
Once the defendant has been served the citation, they will have until the Monday ten days after the date of service to file a written answer with the court. If the defendant does not file an answer, the court clerk will set the case for a default hearing and give notice to the plaintiff. If the defendant answers denying the claim, the court clerk will set the case for a hearing and give notice of at least 45 days to all parties.
A hearing can only be set by the plaintiff. Contact the court to set a hearing.
Read Information for Filing Justice Court Civil Suits to learn more about hearings and how they are set.
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) 468-5659 or jp4a@randallcounty.com.
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.