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County Justice of the Peace,
Precinct 1
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Louis Rech Gillespie
County Annex One
125 West. Main Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-6912
FAX (830) 997-1540
lrech@gillespiecounty.org
Office Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
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County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 |
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Telephone Access 1-800-272-9829 use
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Justice of the
Peace Functions
Justice of the Peace Courts
are part of the state judicial system. They try both
minor criminal and civil cases. The Judge also serves
as a state magistrate.
Justice of the Peace serves both
as Judges and Magistrates. As Judges, they preside over
justice criminal court, justice civil court, and small
claims court. Criminal cases include but are not limited
to traffic cases, school attendance cases, minor alcohol
violation cases, and minor tobacco violation cases.
Law enforcement agencies, including but not limited
to the Gillespie County Sheriff's Department, Department
of Public Safety, Parks & Wildlife, Health Department,
and Alcohol & Beverage Commission, file complaints
in justice criminal court. Civil cases include but are
not limited to evictions and other suits with amount
in controversy up to $5000. Every party to a civil suit
has the right to request a jury proceeding.
As magistrates, Justices of the
Peace issue warrants, emergency mental commitments,
conduct criminal examining trials, magistrate prisoners,
and set bonds. They also conduct juvenile detention
hearings and admonish juveniles for statements. Additionally,
Justices of the Peace perform marriage ceremonies and
perform coroner duties on deaths that occur when not
attended by a physician.
While defendants may represent themselves
in a case before the justice court, defendants should
consider seeking legal counsel before filing a plea.
It is the duty of this office to help you in any way
possible, but the Rules of Judicial Ethics prohibit
this office:
· From giving legal advice
· Telling either party how to present their case
· Expressing opinions of law.
The Judge and Court Clerks can answer
questions:
· Only of a general nature
· About procedures of the Court
· Concerning Court costs.
The Judge and Clerks must remain
impartial, and cannot hear any part of a case, or discuss
the merits of any case, unless all parties are present.
TAC
Description Office of Justice of the Peace
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