Business Attire is appropriate dress for jury duty. Preferred dress for Male jurors is a coat/tie and slacks or dress slacks and dress shirt, no shorts or t-shirts, a collared shirt is acceptable for men and female jurors wear dresses or slacks, skirts and blouse.
COURTROOM DECORUM: Business Attire is appropriate dress for jury duty. Preferred dress for Male jurors is a coat/tie and slacks or dress slacks and dress shirt, no shorts or t-shirts, a collared shirt is acceptable for men and female jurors wear dresses or slacks, skirts and blouse.
The use of caps, hats, and bandanas are prohibited in the courtroom. Caps worn backwards are not allowed in the building's hallway. No sagging of any kind allowed in the building or courtroom. All Officers present for trial will wait in the designated area assigned by the Justice of the Peace Courts.
Jury service is serious business, and you should dress ingly. Business attire is recommended. Shorts, tank tops and flip-flop sandals are not considered appropriate attire for court. Jeans are allowed.
MAGISTRATION. After a person has been arrested in Bexar County, he or she will be brought to the Central Magistrate Office to appear before a judge where charges will be explained to the accused and a bond will be set.
You are expected to conduct yourself with reserve and courtesy, and when appearing at the courthouse, must dress appropriately to preserve the dignity of the Court. Proper attire includes coat and tie for men and similarly appropriate attire for women. No jeans, polo shirts or sneakers.
To request a non-jury court setting or hearing, please contact the presiding court clerk at 210-335-2000 for more information. To request a setting or hearing before a jury, please contact the jury assignment clerk at 210-335-2520.
All headwear, including caps, hats, beanies, and bandanas are prohibited in the courtroom. Caps worn backward are not allowed in the building's hallway. No sagging of pants, which exposes underwear, is allowed in the building or courtroom.
The Writ of Possession allows for the possession of the property, after a deputy has posted written notice notifying the tenant a writ has been issued. By law, we are required to give a minimum of 24 hours notice before enforcing the writ.
To file an eviction, please contact a Justice of the Peace office. The Justice of the Peace hours of operation are Monday through Friday from am to pm. Evictions must be filed in the precinct of the occupied property. Confirm Precinct location here.