The Colony Justice of Peace Court

State: Texas
County: Denton
City: The Colony
Postal Code: 75056
Location: 6301 Main Street
Phone: 972-434-7200
Fax: 972-434-7201
County Judge: Mary Horn

The Colony Justice of Peace Court serves the residents of Denton County, the 16th largest county in Texas state. The county falls in the third senatorial district and the 11th congressional district. As a result, it holds a very special role that makes it supported by both the The Colony district clerk and county clerk. Issues that should be filed with the county clerk or the district clerk should be strictly filed within the respective courts; luckily, the staff is friendly and will help you through the process.

The current The Colony Justice of Peace Court judge has been in office since 2018 and has dedicated his life serving the The Colony. The courts, the district clerk, and the county clerk’s office are located in the historic Denton County Courthouse. The The Colony Justice of Peace Court is located on 6301 Main Street in the city of The Colony, the Denton county seat.

The administration of justice in the The Colony Justice of Peace Court is open, transparent, and open to the public. All the proceedings and acts of the court are recorded and maintained by the Denton County Clerk’s Office. The public can access the record online or by mailing the county clerk’s office located at Denton County Courthouse. The requests are made by creating a written statement indicating a request for the records, the case number, and requisite application fees in a stamped self-addressed envelope. For more information about court proceedings, visit the court’s official site.

The Colony Justice of Peace Court was first built in 1868 in the Denton Courthouse Square where the first sessions of the court were held alfresco underneath the boughs of oak trees in May 1892. Four courthouses have been built in The Colony. The current fourth courthouse is a great architectural marvel featuring a double-spiral staircase and a beautiful stained-glass montage in the dome. You can call 972-434-7200 or fax 972-434-7201 to the court during office hours to get more information.