Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Sylvia M. Ruiz

Judge • Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court

Communication

Court-wide
Phone
(210) 335-4510
Phone
(210) 335-4500

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 16 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Formatting

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  • The affidavit of service should be filed as the first page when being submitted, as to get the file stamp. The citation and officer’s return should be filed behind the affidavit.

  • Separate Lead Documents- Motions, pleadings, notices, certificates, affidavits, declarations, discoveries, etc. should all receive their own file stamp and be filed as separate lead documents. This will be an exception if documents are filed as exhibits.

  • Orders should be filed as attachments or placed behind pleadings or motions.

E-Filing

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  • Mandatory electronic filing applies to all cases effective August 4, 2025.

  • Paper case filings will not be accepted after August 4, 2025.

  • Self-represented litigants may file documents at Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone
    Phone
    (210) 335-4510

    For questions, contact the Court Manager by telephone at (210) 335-4510.

  • Contact
    Phone
    Phone
    (210) 335-4500

    For questions, the court may be contacted by phone at (210) 335-4500.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Filing

    The filing party should enter all filing fees, including copy fees; clerks cannot adjust them, and incorrect or unselected fees will result in rejection.

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