Northern District of Texas

Tarrant County Court

Tarrant County is in the Northern District of Texas which is under the 5th Circuit. E-filing is mandatory for efficiency and accessibility. Filers can adhere to the Statewide and Judicial Committee on Information Technology (JCIT) standards to avoid document rejection due to incorrect copies, insufficient fees, or the wrong jurisdiction.

Last updated: August 2, 2024

Court Locations

Civil Court

Tarrant County Courts at Law

Tarrant County Courthouse
100 West Weatherford
Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0240

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

No free parking is available.
Parking and meters nearby with a two-hour time limit.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
When you e-file with the civil county court at law, use the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements. These include PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Be sure to review the complete statewide rules before filing. For questions or assistance, please contact your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedures
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Civil Court Clerk’s Office
Phone: 817-884-1101

Additional links
Criminal Court

Tarrant County Criminal Courts

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
401 West Belknap
Fort Worth, Texas 76196

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

No free parking. Parking meters and garages nearby

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
Under the Texas courts’ statewide rules of procedure, e-filing is mandatory. For unrepresented individuals, e-filing is preferred but not required. When e-filing with the criminal courts, use the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Be sure to review the complete statewide rules before filing. For questions or assistance, please contact your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedures
File any proposed orders as an attachment to the lead document or within the lead document behind the motion Download the necessary documents and forms from the court website. You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Court Clerk’s Office
Phone: 817-884-2820

Additional links
Probate Court

Tarrant County Probate Courts

Tarrant Courthouse
100 West
Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0242

(Room 260A and 220A)

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

No free parking is available.
Parking and meters nearby with a two-hour time limit.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
Under the Texas courts’ statewide rules of procedure, e-filing is mandatory. For unrepresented individuals, e-filing is preferred but not required. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Be sure to review the complete statewide rules before filing. For questions or assistance, please contact your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedures
The probate court verifies wills, declares heirs of deceased individuals without a will, and establishes guardianship for incapacitated persons, including minors. It also oversees court-ordered involuntary mental health commitments. You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Probate Court Filing Information
Phone: 817-884-1770

Additional links
Civil Court Criminal Court

Tarrant County Justice Court, Precinct One

1895 Courthouse
100 West Weatherford Street, Room 450,
Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0242

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 pm

No free parking is available.
Parking and meters nearby with a two-hour time limit.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing with the Justice Court is preferred in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing.
Appeals cannot be e-filed with the Tarrant Justice Courts at this time.
For questions or assistance, please get in touch with your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedures
New case filings are accepted until 4 p.m., with the exception of appeals. You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Precinct one contact
Phone: 817-884-1395
Email: [email protected]

Additional links
Civil Court Criminal Court

Tarrant County Justice Court, Precinct Two

Southeast Subcourthouse
700 East Abram Street, Suite 200,
Arlington, Texas 76010

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 pm
Closed for lunch 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Free parking on site

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing with the Justice Court is preferred in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing.
Appeals cannot be e-filed with the Tarrant Justice Courts at this time.
For questions or assistance, please get in touch with your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
All filings must be filed with enough copies to be served on each defendant, in accordance with TCRP 501.1(d); otherwise, each copy made by the court is $1 per page.

You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Precinct two contact
Phone: 817-548-3925
Email: [email protected]

Additional links
Civil Court

Tarrant County Justice Court, Precinct Three

Southlake Town Hall
1400 Main Street,
Suite 220
Southlake, Texas 76092

Northeast Courthouse
645 Grapevine Hwy.
Suite 220
Hurst, Texas 76054

Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Free parking for the Southlake Town Hall is available in the West Garage

Free parking is available at the Northeast Courthouse.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing with the Justice Court is preferred in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing.
Appeals cannot be e-filed with the Tarrant Justice Courts at this time.
For questions or assistance, please get in touch with your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
Filings and payments must be processed by 4 p.m. with the exception of appeals. You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Precinct three contacts:
Southlake Town Hall
Phone: 682-732-6589

Northeast Courthouse
Phone: 817-581-3625
Email: [email protected]

Additional links
Civil Court Criminal Court

Tarrant County Justice Court, Precinct Four

Northwest Subcourthouse
6713 Telephone Road,
Suite 201
Lake Worth, Texas 76135

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Free parking is available at the Northwest Sub-courthouse.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing with the Justice Court is preferred in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing.
Appeals cannot be e-filed with the Tarrant Justice Courts at this time.
For questions or assistance, please get in touch with your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Precinct four contact
Phone: 817-238-4425
Email: [email protected]

Additional links
Civil Court

Tarrant County Justice Court, Precinct Five

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
401 West. Belknap Street,
Room B060
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

No free parking. Parking meters and garages nearby.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing with the Justice Court is preferred in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing.
Appeals cannot be e-filed with the Tarrant Justice Courts at this time.
For questions or assistance, please get in touch with your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Precinct five contact
Phone: 817-884-1438
Email: [email protected]

Additional links
Civil Court Criminal Court

Tarrant County Justice Court, Precinct Six

Southwest Subcourthouse
6551 Granbury Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76133

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Free parking on site.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing with the Justice Court is preferred in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing.
Appeals cannot be e-filed with the Tarrant Justice Courts at this time.
For questions or assistance, please get in touch with your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Precinct six contact
Phone: 817-370-4525
Email: [email protected]

Additional links
Civil Court Criminal Court

Tarrant County Justice Court, Precinct Seven

Mansfield Subcourthouse
Suite 202
1100 East Broad Street,
Mansfield, Texas 76063

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Free parking on site

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing with the Justice Court is preferred in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing.
Appeals cannot be e-filed with the Tarrant Justice Courts at this time.
For questions or assistance, please get in touch with your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
Download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

All filings and payments must be received by 4 p.m by precinct seven.

Clerk Information

Precinct seven contact
Phone: 817-473-5101
Email: [email protected]

Additional links
Civil Court

Tarrant County Justice Court, Precinct Eight

Poly Subcourthouse
3500 Miller Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76119

Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Free parking on site

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing with the Justice Court is preferred in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing.

Appeals cannot be e-filed with the Tarrant Justice Courts at this time.

For questions or assistance, please get in touch with your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
All filings and payments must be received by 2:45 p.m. each business day.

You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Precinct eight contact
Phone: 817-531-5625
Email: [email protected]

Additional links
Criminal Court

Tarrant County Criminal District Felony Courts

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center
401 West. Belknap
Fort Worth, Texas 76196-7213

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

No free parking. Parking meters and garages nearby

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing. For questions or assistance, please contact your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
Several criminal district courts serve Tarrant County. Filers can confirm they are filing with the correct court, download the form, view the fee schedule, and review any local rules or standing orders that may affect the filing.

Clerk Information

District Clerk’s office
Phone: 817-884-1283

Additional links
Civil Court

Tarrant County Civil District Courts

Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building
100 North Calhoun Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Free parking off-site. North of downtown at La Grave Field located at 301 North East. 6th St. Fort Worth, TX 76164.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing. For questions or assistance, please contact your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

There are several district courts serving Tarrant County. Filers can find the courts contact information on the courts website.

Additional links
Family Court

Tarrant County Family District Courts

Family Law Center
200 East Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0227

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

No free parking. Parking locations available nearby.

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing. For questions or assistance, please contact your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Tarrant County family law center
Phone: 817-884-1265

Additional links
Juvenile Court

Tarrant County 323rd Juvenile District Courts

Scott D. Moore
Juvenile Justice Center
2701 Kimbo Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76111

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Free parking on site

Payment methods
  • AMEX
  • Visa/Mastercard/Debit
  • Echecks
  • Money Order/Cashier Check
Filing information

General e-filing procedures
E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Tarrant County. Refer to the guide below to ensure your documents meet statewide and JCIT format requirements, including PDF format, file name character limits, and signature formatting. Review the complete statewide rules before filing. For questions or assistance, please contact your court clerk.

Initial e-filing procedure
You can download forms, review the fee schedule, and access any local rules or standing orders that may affect your filing from the court website.

Clerk Information

Tarrant County Juvenile Justice Center office
Phone: 817-838-4600

Additional links

Civil Court E-Filing Rules for Texas

General

Original Wills and Pleadings

Exceptions

Format and Standards

Signatures, Notices, Orders, and Service

Criminal Court E-Filing Rules for Texas

General

Exceptions

Format and Standards

Signatures, Notices, Orders, and Service

Appellate Court E-Filing Rules for Texas

General

Exceptions

Format and Standards

Signatures, Notices, Orders, and Service

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