Forcible Detainer and Civil Filing
For each person, corporation, or legal entity on service of subpoena, citation, summons, or process not otherwise provided for is performed or attempted and return made.The Constable or Sheriff shall receive a fee as stated below. This includes mileage, if any.
Forcible Detainer / Eviction Suits
The suit must be filed in the Precinct where the property is located.
| Forcible Detainer / Eviction | $54 | $100 |
Small Claims / Debt Claims / Repair and Remedy Claims
| Justice Court / Small Claims | $54 | $100 (per person) |
| Occupational Driver's License | $54 | N/A |
Miscellaneous Filings
| Abstract of Judgment | $7 | N/A |
| Writ of Possession | $7 | $200 |
| Writ of Sequestration | $7 | $200 |
| Writ of Garnishment | $7 | $200 |
| Writ of Execution | $7 | $200 |
Questions
For questions regarding filing fees, please contact
- Precinct 1 at phone 972-204-6740
- Precinct 2 at phone 972-204-6730
- Precinct 3 at phone 972-204-6720
- Precinct 4 at phone 972-204-6710
We request that any filings are completed by 3:30 p.m. every business day.