Coleman County Job Openings
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
Justice of the Peace, unexpired term
A Justice of the Peace (JP) in Texas is a judge who handles civil and criminal cases, as well as administrative hearings. They are also known as "The People's Court".
- Civil cases: Hear cases involving debts, evictions, car accidents, and property
- Criminal cases: Hear class C misdemeanors, such as traffic citations and bad check issuance
- Administrative hearings: Hear applications for mental health or chemically dependent commitments
- Warrants: Issue search and arrest warrants
- Preliminary hearings: Conduct preliminary hearings for criminal and civil cases
- Marriage ceremonies: Perform marriage ceremonies
- Inquests: Conduct inquests
- Death certificates: Complete death certificates
- Oaths: Administer oaths
- Protective orders: Handle emergency protective orders
- Coroner: Serve as coroner in counties without a medical examiner
- Be a resident of the state where you'll serve
- Be a registered voter in many states
- Have strong written and spoken communication skills
- Be able to apply the rules of law with reason and objectivity
- Have problem solving and decision making skills
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Public Office Sought
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U.S. Citizen
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Texas
Resident
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District
Resident
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Registered to Vote in Area of Office Sought
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Minimum
Age
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Practicing
Lawyer or Judge
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Source Law
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Term of Office
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Justice of the Peace
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Yes
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12 mo.c
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6 mo.c
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Yesc
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18h
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TX Const. Art.V, § 18
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4 yrs.
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APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED THRU FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 2025
APPLICATIONS MAY BE TURNED IN TO THE COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE OR THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
AT THE COLEMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 100 W. LIVEOAK STREET, COLEMAN, TX 76834
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Coleman County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.