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Coryell County Courthouse

620 East Main Street
Gatesville, Texas 76528
(254)865-5911

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Elected Officials

Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace - John Guinn

Email: jp_1@coryellcounty.org
Phone: 254-547-5993
Fax: 254-547-6007

Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace - Bill Price

Email: fwprice@earthlink.net
Phone: 254-547-6517
Fax: 254-547-6007

Coryell County Annex
201 South 2nd Street
Copperas Cove, Texas 76522

Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace - Beverly Jones

Phone: 254-865-2912
Fax: 254-865-2978

Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace - Coy Latham

Phone: 254-865-5913
Fax: 254-865-2978

Coryell County Justice Building
508 East Leon Street
Gatesville, Texas 76528

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
(except for County Approved Holidays)
This office is closed for lunch from 12 - 1 p.m.

Our Mission

The Justice of the Peace is the legal jurisdiction closest to the average citizen

Section 19 of Article 5 of the Texas Constitution provides that the Justice of the Peace Courts have original jurisdiction in criminal matters of misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only and such other jurisdiction as may be provided by law. Original jurisdiction is the authority to accept a case at its inception, try it and pass judgment based upon the laws and facts. This is distinguished from appellate jurisdiction which is jurisdiction to review a court's action. The Justice of the Peace performs the functions of a magistrate and conducts inquests.

A Justice of the Peace may issue warrants for search and arrest, conduct preliminary hearings, administers oaths, perform marriages and serve as a coroner in counties where there is no provision for a medical examiner. The Justice Court also functions as a small claims court in civil matters in which exclusive jurisdiction is not in district or county court and the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000. They also deal with matters concerning evictions.

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