Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
Honorable Kathy Mitchell
Court Coordinator: Jane Trolinger
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
700 Main Street, Suite BA101
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Phone: 830-792-2233
Fax: 830-792-2279
jp3clerk@co.kerr.tx.us
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fridays - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch from Noon - 1 p.m.
Please be advised that the law prohibits a judge from communicating with you prior to trial about your pending case that you may file.
The Justice of the Peace has jurisdiction over minor misdemeanor offenses (Class C), and in civil matters in which the amount in controversy is no more than $20,000 (or $10,000 if the case was filed prior to September 1, 2020). A variety of civil process, as well as arrest and search warrants, can be issued by the Justice of the Peace. The Justice of the Peace also sits as judge of the small claims courts, in actions for the recovery of money, in which the amount in controversy is no more than $20,000 (or $10,000 if the case was filed prior to September 1, 2020).
The Justice of the Peace may also preside over hearings pertaining to suspension of driver licenses and conduct other hearings and inquests. The Justice of the Peace may conduct marriage ceremonies and serves as ex officio notary public for the precinct. The Justice of the Peace has administrative and financial duties concerning the keeping of records and fee and expense reports.
Links & Documents
Legal Self Help Information Packets
Filing an Eviction Case
When an Eviction Case has Been Filed Against You
Filing a Small Claims Case
When a Small Claims Case has been Filed Against You
When a Debt Claims Case has been Filed Against You
Been Locked Out by Your Landlord or Utilities Cut Off?
When Your Landlord Will Not Make Repairs
Behind on Rent or Utility Bills? -- Texas Rent Relief Home Page
Texas Law Help
State Law Library
Ticket Help Texas
Court & Civil Forms
Eviction Petition
Small Claims Petition
Debt Claim Petition
Occupational Driver's License Petition
Application - Writ of Re-Entry
Repair and Remedy Petition
Inability to Afford Court Costs - Criminal
Inability to Afford Court Costs - Civil
Deferred Disposition Request
Driver Safety Course Instructions
Plea form and Fine Schedule
Alternatives to Payment
Make a Payment
Please read instructions thorougly.When paying fines by mail, send cashier's check or money order ONLY. Personal checks are not accepted. Cash is accepted by exact change only. You may wish to print this page before continuing.
TO PAY ONLINE:
To pay online using a credit card, CLICK HERE.
Verify the county official you are paying is correct and click next.
Enter payment amount, type of credit card you will use to make your payment and the type of fine/fee you are paying.
Fee acceptance, click next.
Enter Cause Number, your Name, Daytime phone number where you can be reached, and your billing address associated with your credit card.
Enter your credit card information.
TO PAY BY PHONE:
Call 1-866-549-1010.
You will be prompted to enter the following information on your touch tone phone.
Enter the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Bureau Code 7559978.
Enter type of credit card you will use to make your payment.
Enter the payment amount.
Enter your ticket number or case number.
Enter your daytime phone number where you can be reached.
Enter your billing address associated with your credit card.
Enter the credit card information.