Just as the Hasinai Indian girl named Angelina extended a "hand of friendship and welcome" to Spanish explorers in 1690, we welcome you to Angelina County, located in the heart of the East Texas pineywoods.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
Judge Donnie Puckett
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 Courthouse Substation
2219 North John Redditt Drive
Lufkin, Texas
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday:
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
We are closed on Fridays & open during lunch.
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 150423
Lufkin, Texas 75915-0423
Phone 936-637-3117
Fax 936-637-3293
Email dpuckett@angelinacounty.net
Donnie Puckett - Justice of the Peace Precinct #2
Staff
Suzan Pressley - Chief Court Clerk
Maritza Sanchez - Clerk
