Hopkins County, TX · Hopkins County
Justice Court Civil Case Information Sheet and Small Claims Petition
This packet combines a civil case information sheet and small claims petition for people filing a new civil suit in Hopkins County Justice Court.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hopkins County · Hopkins County, Hopkins County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- newtools.cira.state.tx.us
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What this form is
The packet includes a civil case information sheet, small claims petition, and military-status affidavit. The court requires the information sheet when an original petition initiates a new suit; it collects information for office use and does not replace other required filings. The petition asks for party and contact details, the claim, requested relief, and service information.
Who needs it
A person filing an original small claims petition to start a civil suit in Hopkins County Justice Court needs to complete the information sheet and petition.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
The information sheet and petition are signed without a notary; the included military-status affidavit has a sworn section for a notary public or Justice Court clerk.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the civil case information sheet and small claims petition packet.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Provide the case, contact, party, claim, requested relief, and service information.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Attach additional pages if needed to list all parties.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed packet to the county office named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Justice Court Civil Case Information Sheet?
- It collects case and party information for Hopkins County Justice Court office use when an original petition is filed to start a new suit.
- Who uses this small claims petition packet?
- People filing a new civil suit in Hopkins County Justice Court use the information sheet and petition to provide party, claim, relief, and service details.
- Do I need a notary for the Justice Court Civil Case Information Sheet?
- No. The information sheet and petition are signed without a notary. The included military-status affidavit has a sworn section for a notary public or Justice Court clerk.
- How do I submit the small claims petition?
- Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.