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OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th FOR THANKSGIVING.

 

Justice of the Peace, Precinct One

 

Justice of the Peace
Judge Charles J. Karisch
JP-Precinct One

  • Judge Charles J. Karisch
    Justice of the Peace, Precinct One

    846 6th Street, Suite One
    Hempstead, Texas 77445

    Phone: 979-826-7745
    Email: wcjp1@wallercounty.us

 

TRAFFIC CITATIONS

After completing one of the above forms, you must submit it to the court. 

EMAIL THE FORM

OR

Mail or bring it in person to:

846 6th Street Ste. 1, Hempstead, TX 77445

Click here to make a payment using a debit/credit card.  USE BUREAU CODE 2839913.

To make a payment you will need a Docket Number.

  If you do not have your Docket Number use your TX Driver's License Number.

There is a 3% processing fee for using this service.

If you make a payment WITHOUT requesting a dismissal option such as defensive driving or deferred disposition, the court will enter a conviction against you. Please review and submit a plead guilty form before making a payment.  

 

You may make payment with a debit/credit card by calling the court at (979) 826-7745.  There is 3% processing fee for using this service.

Payment may be submitted by mail with a money order or cashier's check to the following address:

Waller County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1

846 6th St., Ste. 1

Hempstead, TX 77445

DO NOT mail cash or check.

Payment may be made in the office located at 846 6th St., Ste. 1, Hempstead, TX .  The following methods of payment are accepted:

  • Cash
  • Money Order/Cashier's Check
  • Debit/Credit Card - There is a 3% processing fee for using this service.
SEARCH HERE to locate your traffic citation and docket number.  Case numbers for this court will end in JP1.
Request your Texas Driving Record through DPS at https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-order-driver-record.  
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CIVIL CASES

New Civil Case (Eviction, Small Claim, Debt Claim) $54.00
Occupational License $54.00
Constable's Service Fee (per defendant) $75.00
Jury Fee $22.00
Counterclaim/Third Party Action $54.00
Abstract of Judgment/Issuance of Writ $5.00
Constable's Service Fee for Writ

$200.00
Notice of Appeal (any civil case) $54.00
Motion for New Trial $54.00

Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs

Filings may be submitted by EMAIL  OR through the Texas E-File System. 

You may pay the filing fees HERE.  Please use the filing party's name as the Docket Number.

USE BUREAU CODE 2839913

 CC-Certified

There is a 3% processing fee for using this service.

Required Documents:

https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/occupational-driver-license

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  • If you would like to schedule a marriage ceremony with Judge Karisch, please contact our office by email or by calling (979) 826-7745.

    Your marriage license may be obtained from the Waller County Clerk's Office.  The license must be issued at least 72 hours prior to your ceremony unless a judge has signed a waiver.

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