Harris Cnty. L. R. Just. Peace Ct. 1.1
In accordance with the provisions of Section 27.061 of the Texas Government Code, requiring the justices of the peace in each county to adopt local rules of administration and Section 15.0821 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, requiring the justices of the peace in each county to adopt local rules of administration regarding the transfer of a pending civil case from one precinct to a different precinct, and Article 4.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, requiring the justices of the peace in each county to adopt local rules of administration regarding the transfer of a pending misdemeanor case from one precinct to a different precinct, and also Section 75.404 of the Texas Government Code, the Justices of the Peace in Harris County adopt local rules to provide for administration of cases and for the assignment, docketing, transfer, and hearing of cases. A local rule may provide for the prosecution of a criminal case in any precinct designated by the local rule, notwithstanding other provisions of law regarding venue. A civil case, except an eviction suit, may be brought in any precinct designated by the local rule.
It is the objective of these Local Rules to provide for the efficient processing of cases that come before the Harris County Justice Courts so that persons coming before the court have a meaningful opportunity to be heard, consistent with Chapter 45 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure governing practice and procedure in the Justice Courts.
Harris Cnty. L. R. Just. Peace Ct. 1.1