General Appeal Information

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Appeal means to call upon a higher court to review a lower court’s decision.

Justice Court Rules

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

Appeal Fees:

Make Payable to Justice Court One

Justice Court appeal fee: $64.00

  • Cash (exact change), Cashier’s check, Money order, Business check
  • Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs

Additional Fees to be Paid to County Court At Law Directly

  • Filing Fee: $350.00  

Rent payment: (for nonpayment of rent appeal) refer to the copy of your judgment for the exact amount of one month's rent due or call 817-884-1395

  • Cash (exact change) , Cashier’s check, Money Order

Bond fee: set by court –refer to the copy of your judgment for exact bond amount due or call 817-884-1395

  • Cash (exact change), Cashier’s check, Money Order
  • Surety –at least two sureties
  • Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Accessibility Notice: Due to the complexity of the preceding documents, these documents are scanned images. If you require assistance in accessing the information, you may contact the Justice Court at 817-884-1395.