County of El Paso Texas - Justice of the Peace Pct. 5

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The court will be closed on December 23rd-January 3rd and will resume regular business on hours on January 6th, 2025.

Office hours: Monday- Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Civil Services and Fees
Appeal Fee $16.00 + $54.00 (court Cost) + bond amount set by Judge. Must be posted by the 21st day after the judgment date.
Counter-Claim Fee $56.00

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Any other arrangements must be done in person

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Contact Information

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Physical Address:
9521 Socorro Rd.
Suite B2
EL Paso, Texas 79927
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Phone (915) 273-3477

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Constable Precinct 5

Justices of the Peace Directory

Precinct 1 - Robert T. Pearson
Precinct 2 - Brian J. Haggerty
Precinct 3 - Josh Herrera
Precinct 4 - Rebeca Bustamante
Precinct 5 - Lucilla Najera
Precinct 6-1 - Ruben Lujan
Precinct 6-2 - Enedina Nina Serna
Precinct 7 - Humberto Enriquez

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Justice of the Peace Please be advised that clerks are not permitted to give any legal advice

Service Fees (effective 9/1/2017):
Small Claims, Repair and Remedy Claims and Debt Claims: $139.00* for one individual and $85 for each additional person
Evictions: $154.00* for one individual and $100.00 for each additional person
Writ of Possession: $225.00* ($5.00 filing fee, $200.00 Constable Fee)
Abstract of Judgment: $5.00
Writ of Execution: $225.00* ($5.00 filing fee, $200.00 Constable Fee)
Jury Fee: $22.00 (must be requested and paid at least 3 days before the trial date)
Appeal Fee $16.00 + Bond Amount (please refer to the court for this amount)(must be posted by the 21st day after the judgement date)
Subpoena Fee: $65.00
Counter-Claim Fee: $46.00

* includes Constable service fee for one defendant

Types of payments we accept: Credit, Debit (convenience fee applies), Money Orders, Cash and Business Checks.