
Justice of the Peace, Precinct One
Angelina County, Texas
Pursuant to the Supreme Court of Texas Misc. Docket No. 20-9066, Fifteenth Emergency Order Regarding The COVID-19 State of Disaster, eviction and civil filings may resume on May 19, 2020 and Writs of Possession may be executed May 26, 2020. No in-person hearings may be held before June 1, 2020. Please see COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Angelina County Courts and COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Angelina County JP Precinct 1.
What this means is the Courts will open to civil filings on May 19, 2020 Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm with the following requirements:
- The building will remain locked. Press the intercom button for entry.
- All persons entering the building will be screened for fever
- All persons will be required to wear a mask while in the building.
- No more than 10 people will be allowed in the lobby of the building,
- No more than 2 people (1 person per party) in the office at a time.
- Adhere to social distancing guidelines. Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet.
- If you are filing more than 2 petitions, you must drop them off with the Court and will be notified when to pick them up.
- All evidence should be filed with the petition. Remember to bring a copy for the Court and the Defendant.
- No cash will be accepted. Payment must be made by check or money order.
- If you have any of the following symptoms, you will not be allowed to enter the facility:
Cough Sore Throat
Shortness of Breath Loss of taste or smell
Chills Feeling feverish
Muscle Pain Headache
A measured temperature of 100°or more
Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19
Courtroom Requirements are as follows:
- No more than 1 person per party will be allowed in the Courtroom at a time.
- All parties will be required to wear masks in the Courtroom.
- All persons entering the Courtroom will be screened for fever.
- All individuals will adhere to the social distancing guidelines and maintain a distance of at least 6 feet
- If you have any of the following symptoms, notify the Court immediately (by phone or email):
Cough Sore Throat
Shortness of Breath Loss of taste or smell
Chills Feeling feverish
Muscle Pain Headache
a measured temperature of 100°or more
Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19
- ALL evidence that is to be presented in Court, by either party, that has not been previously filed shall be submitted by fax or email prior to Court
- Individuals aged 65 or older are at a higher risk of COVID-19. To the extent possible, avoid being within 6 feet of individuals aged 65 or older. Persons aged 65 or older should consider allowing a representative or attorney (as applicable by law) to appear on their behalf.
Please visit our website https://www.angelinacounty.net/jp1/ for up to date changes and requirements.
Effective September 1, 2020
The Justice of the Peace Courts have jurisdiction over criminal (Class C Misdemeanor with fine only) cases, civil cases (where the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000.00), and other areas of law.
Some of the criminal jurisdiction include:
- Misdemeanor C offenses such as traffic, alcohol and tobacco, hunting and fishing, littering, and other fine only offenses.
- Warrants and Capias Pro Fines
Some Magistration duties include:
- Setting bonds and bond conditions, bond hearings, emergency protective orders (under certain circumstances), mental health assessments, etc.
Some of the civil jurisdiction include:
- Debt Claims
- Small Claims
- Evictions, other landlord/tenant issues
- Repair and Remedy
- Writs of Possession, ReEntry, Restoration, Execution, and Retrievals, etc.
Some of the other areas of law include:
- Administrative hearings such as handgun denial/suspension, driver license suspension hearings, dangerous dog, disposition of stolen property, occupational license, tow hearings, environmental hearings, etc.
- Inquest
- Truancy
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
We are open during lunch
We accept civil filings Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
We accept check or money order for civil filings.
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 43
Lufkin, Texas 75902
Contact:
- Phone: 936-634-8334
- Fax: 936-634-8336
- Email: JP1@angelinacounty.net
Staff / Email:
- Billy S. Ball – Judge Pct. 1
- Christine Powell – Chief Clerk
- Norma Zarzoza – Court Clerk
- Erica Ramos – Court Clerk