Travis County Justice of the Peace Courts Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

Anyone communicating with court staff must not record, tape, or photograph unless the Court gives prior written approval.

Furthermore, recording, taping, or photographing by any means is strictly prohibited by anyone communicating with court staff at any time and by any means, unless expressly authorized by the Court with prior written approval.

CRITICAL

To schedule an Examining Trial, defense counsel must contact the criminal division of Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5 and request a setting.

In order to get a case set for Examining Trial, the attorney representing the Defendant must contact the criminal division of Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5 and request a setting.

WARNING

Attorneys should follow ethical canons concerning media discussions of cases and improper ex parte communications with the judge.

Attorneys should observe the letter and spirit of all canons of ethics, including those dealing with discussion of cases with representatives of the media and those concerning improper ex parte communications with the judge.

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

(512) 854-9669

Questions about jury impaneling or jury service may be directed to the jury office by phone.

Questions about the jury impaneling process and jury service may be addressed to the jury office at (512) 854-9669.