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 Diboll Substation Courthouse
211 North Temple Street
Diboll, Texas 75941

Office Hours

Monday through Friday:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mailing Address

211 North Temple Street
Diboll, Texas 75941

 

Phone 936/829-3535

Judge Esther Crager Barger

Fax 936/829-3534

 

E-Mail Esther Barger

Precinct 5 Map

   

   
Staff  
   
Toni Knight

Chief Court Clerk

   
Rhonda Buchanan

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
   
Weddings  
   
Court Rules General Rules of Attire And Conduct
 
Forms
 
Emergency Protective Order