TARRANT COUNTY, TX
JUDGE JASON M. CHARBONNET
Our mission is to serve the people of Tarrant County, Precinct 6, with efficient justice for all. We will treat all persons with integrity, fairness, respect and provide service to all in the most courteous and expedient way possible.
*Notice*
Justice Court 6 will be monitoring the weather and road conditions regarding impending inclement weather set for January 26, 2026.
Cases that were set on the court docket for January 26 have been moved to January 27, 2026 and all parties have been notified. Please call the court to confirm or email if the office is open for walk-in service or if staff is working remote.
EVICTION RULES AND PROCEDURES ARE CHANGING EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026
Please be advised new laws and procedures will take effect January 1, 2026 for Eviction cases. It is recommended and encouraged all parties involved in rental properties review the updated rules and regulations.
JP6 updated Military Affidavit and Certificate of Last Known Address
As approved by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court, the Tarrant County Sheriff and Constable fees will increase effective January 1, 2026.
- New fee for service on civil and eviction citations per defendant will increase to $90.
- New fee for service on all writs will increase to $180.
For additional information regarding Tarrant County service fees, please contact the appropriate Tarrant County Constable office.
Youth Diversion Program
Juveniles who have been charged with a non-traffic offense on or after January 1, 2025 may qualify to take part in a youth diversion program. This program gives an opportunity for juvenile offenders to resolve a citation without being charged in court. Chapter 45 Subchapter E in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
If your child has been charged with a non-traffic offense, you may call the court to schedule an appearance to discuss diversion eligibilities and options with the judge.
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Southwest Subcourthouse
6551 Granbury Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
Phone: 817-370-4525
Fax: 682-255-3981
Jennifer Montgomery
Justice Court Manager
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Inclement weather: Justice Court 6 will monitor any severe weather alerts and will notify parties scheduled on the docket as needed. You may also call the office to confirm closures or delays.
File your case online:
1. Use eFile Guide and File to file new cases for Small Claim, Eviction, and Repair and Remedy. You will be guided step-by-step and answer a series of questions to create your petition to file online.
2. Use eFile Texas to file new cases and add additional documents to existing Small Claim, Eviction, Debt Claim, along with other types of cases. This service does not provide a step-by-step guide as eFile Guide and File. Documents have to be scanned into the program before filing.
3. Here are some helpful guides that can be useful to navigate eFile Texas as well as eFile Guide and File.
Eviction Step-by-Step for eFile Texas
Eviction Step-by-Step for eFile Texas
Small Claims Step-by-Step for eFile Texas
Small Claims Step-by-Step for eFile Guide and File
Training videos for eFile Texas
Links for FAQ eFile Guide and File