The Justice of the Peace Courts have jurisdiction over criminal (Class C Misdemeanor with fine only) cases and Justice and Small Claims cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000.00. The Justice Courts have jurisdiction over all Eviction Suits and Writs of Re-entry. Other duties include issuance of warrants for arrest, search and seizure warrants, and conducting administrative and magistrate hearings (bail settings, arraignments, and driver's license suspensions.) Justices of the Peace have jurisdiction on school attendance trials, hearings pertaining to mistreated animals, and health regulation violations and littering. They also perform marriage ceremonies and preside over coroner inquests.
 

 
Office Location

Angelina County Law Enforcement Center
2311 East Lufkin Ave.
Lufkin, Texas

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 43
Lufkin, Texas 75902

 

Phone 936/634-8334

Judge Billy S. Ball

Fax 936/634-8336  
E-Mail bball@angelincounty.net  

Precinct 1 Map

   

   
Staff  
   
Debbie Hood Chief Court Clerk
   
Norma Zarzoza Court Clerk
   
Erica Castillo Court Clerk
   

   
Links  
   
Fines and Fees Justice Court, Small Claims Court, Evictions, Traffic Violations, Payment Methods
   
Traffic Court Safety Course Info, Deferred Disposition Policy, Safety Course Request, Plea Form
   
Civil Court Justice Court, Small Claims Court, Evictions, Filing Suit
   
Court Rules General Rules of Attire And Conduct