Hays County, TX · Hays County
Defendant’s Answer – Debt Claim (Spanish)
This Spanish-language answer form lets a defendant respond to a debt claim filed against them in Hays County Justice of the Peace Court.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hays County · Hays County, Hays County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- hayscountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
A defendant uses this Spanish-language form to deny allegations and identify defenses in a debt claim. It also asks whether the defendant requests a jury, wants to receive case documents by email, and can participate in hearings by phone or videoconference. The form includes a certificate of service for documenting delivery of the answer to the plaintiff.
Who needs it
A person named as the defendant in a debt claim in Hays County Justice of the Peace Court can use this form to respond.
How to submit it
File the answer with the court and serve the plaintiff as described in the certificate of service. The form lists personal delivery, mail, fax, email by agreement, or another court-approved method.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the certificate of service to record how and when a copy was delivered.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Answer
Download the Spanish-language Debt Claim Answer PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter your name and case details, mark any defenses and preferences, then sign and date the form.
- 3
Prepare a Copy for the Plaintiff
Make a copy to deliver to the plaintiff and complete the certificate of service with the date and delivery method.
- 4
File and Serve the Answer
File the answer with the court and serve the plaintiff using a method listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Debt Claim Answer?
- No. The form has no notary block; the defendant signs and dates the certificate of service to document delivery of a copy.
- How do I submit the Debt Claim Answer?
- File it with the court and serve the plaintiff. The form lists personal delivery, mail, fax, email by agreement, or another court-approved method.
- What information does the answer form ask for?
- It asks for the defendant’s name, any defenses, jury preference, email-document preference, remote-hearing capabilities, and signature and contact details.
- Can I request a jury trial?
- Yes. The form provides options to request or decline a jury. It states that the $22 fee must be paid at least 14 days before trial unless the stated court-cost waiver declaration is filed.