Athens Justice of Peace Court I

State: Texas
County: Henderson
City: Athens
Postal Code: 75751
Location: 206 North Murchison Street
Phone: 903-677-6373
Fax: 903-677-6376
County Judge: Richard Sanders

Athens Justice of Peace Court I serves the residents of Henderson County, the 19th 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 Athens 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 Athens Justice of Peace Court I judge has been in office since 2013 and has dedicated his life serving the Athens. The courts, the district clerk, and the county clerk’s office are located in the historic Henderson County Courthouse. The Athens Justice of Peace Court I is located on 206 North Murchison Street in the city of Athens, the Henderson county seat.

The administration of justice in the Athens Justice of Peace Court I is open, transparent, and open to the public. All the proceedings and acts of the court are recorded and maintained by the Henderson County Clerk’s Office. The public can access the record online or by mailing the county clerk’s office located at Henderson 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.

Athens Justice of Peace Court I was first built in 1878 in the Henderson Courthouse Square where the first sessions of the court were held alfresco underneath the boughs of oak trees in March 1852. Four courthouses have been built in Athens. 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 903-677-6373 or fax 903-677-6376 to the court during office hours to get more information.