Court Proceedings in the Justice of the Peace Court
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Filing or Defending a Civil Action |
Starting an Action: Learn how to start an action in the Justice of the Peace Court to collect a debt, recover items of property, obtain compensation for property damage, or obtain possession of a rental unit. How to Start a Civil Action in the Justice of the Peace Court |
| Responding to an Action: When you receive the complaint, you will also receive a summons which will direct you as to the next step which you need to take to avoid a default judgment. How to Respond to a Civil Action in the Justice of the Peace Court |
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| Preparing for Trial: Learn tips on how to prepare for trial Preparing for Trial in the Justice of the Peace Court |
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| What to expect at Trial: Learn what to expect at your court hearing. What to Expect at Trial in the Justice of the Peace Court |
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| Landlord/Tenant: Learn how to file or defend a Landlord/Tenant (Summary Possession Action) to obtain or keep possession of a rental unit. How to File and Defend a Summary Possession Action in the Justice of the Peace Court |
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Judgments |
Default judgment: A default judgment may be entered when no answer is received by the Court from the Defendant within the proper time period or when the Defendant fails to appear as required. Obtaining a Default Judgment in the Justice of the Peace Court |
| Non-suit judgment: A non-suit judgment occurs when a plaintiff, after proper notice, fails to appear at the designated trial date and time. Justice of the Peace Court Non-Suit Judgments |
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Collecting a Judgment |
After the judgment has been paid: The plaintiff must notify court when the judgment has been paid. Collecting and/or reviving a judgment: Learn how to collect and/or revive a judgment. Transferring/disputing the transfer of a judgment: Learn how to transfer or dispute the transfer of a judgment from another state. How to Collect and/or Revive a Judgment in the Justice of the Peace Court |
| How to calculate post judgment interest. Interest Rates |
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Post-Judgment Procedures |
Learn more about post judgment procedures such as motions to vacate a judgment or appeals. |
Traffic |
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Traffic Tickets |
Learn about your options if you have received a traffic ticket. |
Criminal |
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Crime Victim Information |
Information for persons who have been victims of crime. |
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Offense and Defendant Information |
Information for those accused of an offense in the Justice of the Peace Court. |
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Probation before Judgment |
Probation before judgment (PBJ) provides a means for a first offender to avoid having a conviction entered against
him or her. |
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Videophone System |
The videophone allows the police, courts, and other participating agencies to conduct business without physically
traveling among their offices. |
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