Walker County Texas
Justice of the Peace Precinct #3
The Honorable Lloyd Roark
2986 A S.H. 19
Huntsville, Texas 77320
Phone: (936) 436-4988 | Fax: (936) 436-4987
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Department Functions
Justice of the Peace Courts are part of the state judicial system. Justice of the Peace serve both as Judges and Magistrates. As Judges, they preside over Class C Misdemeanor criminal cases punishable by fine only, plus Justice Court cases, Small Claims cases and Eviction suits where the amount in controversy does not exceed $5,000.00 .
As magistrates, the Justice of the Peace issues arrest warrants, search warrants and seizure warrants. They conduct administrative and magistrate hearings, which include bail settings, arraignments, drivers's license suspensions, examining trail, stolen and seized property hearings.
Additionally, Justice of the Peace perform marriage ceremonies and perform inquest or deaths that occur when not attended by a physician.
Justice of the Peace Courts collect fines and fees for various civil and criminal cases filed.
The duty of the Justice of the Peace Courts is to assist you in any way possible, but the rules of the Judicial Ethic prohibits the court from giving legal advice, telling either party how to present their case or expressing opinions of law. The judge and Court clerks can answer questions of general nature and about court procedures only.
Please be advised that the law prohibits a judge from communicating with you prior to your pending case that you may file.
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