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GENERAL INFORMATION


WHAT DISTRICT DO I FILE SUIT IN?


You are filing in Ward 5 Justice of the Peace Court. If you or the defendant do not know if you are within these boundaries, we will direct you to the correct Justice of the Peace or City Court to file your claim. Please click the link below if you wish to see a map with the boundaries of Ward 5.




WARD 5


OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE


  1. Justice of the Peace are ex-officio Notaries Public, and therefore can provide many notarial services.

  2. Justice of the Peace may perform civil marriages.

  3. Justice of the Peace may determine ownership and possession of moveable property not exceeding $5,000.00 in value.

  4. Justice of the Peace serves to help citizens "know where to go." We will do our best to point you in the right direction if we unable to help with your specific problem.