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Justice of the Peace , Precinct 1

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Theresa Farris
Justice of the Peace
Precinct One
Freestone County

440 East Main, Suite 1 
Fairfield, Texas 75840

Phone: 903-389-8783

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Payment On-Line 

BUREAU CODE 8720145
 
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  • If you are

    • under 17 years of age, charged with any offense
    • charged with any school attendance related offense
    • under 21 years of age, charged with an alcohol or tobacco offense

     

    Click Here...Juveniles and Minors

    All other defendants may choose from the following:

    Requesting Extension

    Court rules and dress code

    Schedule of Acceptable Fines

  • Small Claims, Justice Civil and Eviction Suits

    The information provided here is not intended to serve as legal advice. The Clerks are prohibited from giving legal advice.  If you have questions of a legal nature, consult an attorney. 
    The jurisdictional limit of the Justice Court and Small Claims Court is $20,000.00 exclusive of interest and court costs.  The Small Claims Court can award only monetary damages.  The plaintiff in a lawsuit must know and understand how to file his or her case. The clerk is prohibited from giving advice or legal instruction to either party. 

    The filing fee for Small Claims and Justice Civil suits are $54.00 plus the service fee. 

    The service fee will depend on the County where the defendant will be served.

    In Freestone County, the service fee is $100.

    Eviction suits must be filed in the Justice Court where the property is located. 

     

    JUSTICE COURT FEES


  • Judge Theresa Farris

    To Schedule a Wedding

     

    Marriage license are obtained from the County Clerk’s office.  Wedding ceremonies are performed 72 hours after you have obtained the marriage license unless you have waiver.  To schedule a wedding, please call the office during regular office hours.