If a person is unable to enter a residence or former residence to retrieve property belonging to the person or the person's dependent because the current occupant is denying the person entry, the person may apply to the Justice Court for an order authorizing the person to enter the residence, accompanied by a peace officer, to retrieve specific items of personal property according to the Texas Property Code Section 24A.002.
The applicant, under oath, must certify that the applicant or the applicant's minor dependent requires personal items located in the residence that is only of the following types:
If the Judge grants the application, a bond will be set, a hearing date and time will be issued and the occupant will be served by the Constable with notice of the hearing.
To determine the venue for your case, refer to the Texas Property Code Section 24A.002. Please visit Texas Constitution and Statutes website.
To search the Justice Court Precinct for your case, please visit Tarrant County Comprehensive Address Information Directory.
Writ of Retrieval, Re-Entry, and Restoration Paquete con Informacion
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***To file case, please fill out the Adobe Sign application or submit it to JP1court@tarrantcountytx.gov***
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