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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Due to health and safety concerns regarding the increase of COVID-19 cases in Matagorda County, our office will be operating with limited access to the public until further notice. 

                                                 Matagorda County

                  Justice of the Peace Precinct 2                       

Honorable  Suzanne Sullivan

Office Address: 2200 7th, 4th Floor, Bay City, Texas 77414

Mailing Address: PO Box 656, Matagorda, Texas 77457

Phone: 979-863-2035

Fax: 979-610-2379

 

Pretrial hearings will be held on October 21, 2024 @ 10:30 AM in the 23rd District courtroom at 1700 7th St., Bay City, Texas.

Truancy hearings will be held on October 21, 2024 @ 1:00 PM in the 23rd District courtroom at 1700 7th St., Bay City, Texas.

 

October 28, 2028 Jury Trial has been canceled

 

Court Staff 

Court Clerk - Liza Davalos

Court Clerk -

Court Clerk - Sissy DeLeon

Constable- Keith Sullivan

Deputy Constable- Danny Mitchell

Deputy Constable- Pete Hale

Deputy Constable - Jason Ball

***NOTE*** 

 Do NOT attempt to contact any judge directly concerning an ongoing court case. This is considered  ex parte communication and is illegal under Texas Law. Direct all inquires to the judge's staff. 

  • ToPay JP2 Online

    To Pay Online
    Instructions on how to pay online

    ***NOTE*** 

     Do NOT attempt to contact any judge directly concerning an ongoing court case. This is considered  ex parte communication and is illegal under Texas Law. Direct all inquires to the judge's staff. 

    Defensive Driving Request

    Driving Record Form

    Texas Public Information Act Request

  • If you need to return a Jury Summons to our office please use the following information.

    In person: 2200 7th 4th Floor
     Bay City, Texas 77456

    By mail: Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2
         P.O. Box 656
                 Matagorda, Texas 77457

    Office: 979-863-2035

    Fax: 979-610-2379

  • Debt Claim Packet

    Debt Claim Information Packet-Filed Against You

    Matagorda County Sheriff and Constable Fees

    General Rules - Attire and Conduct for the Court
    Statement of Inability 

  • If you have been issued a traffic citation, the following plea options are available:
     
    1. Guilty or No Contest (fine and court costs are assessed) 
    2. Not Guilty (your case will be set for a Pre-Trial Hearing with the Assistant District Attorney)

    ALTERNATIVES TO PAYMENT OF FINES AND COSTS
    A defendant who is convicted of a criminal offense punishable by fine only is entitled to alternative methods of satisfying the judgment against them if they are unable to pay the fine or costs, in whole or in part.

    Those alternative methods include:
    1. A payment plan, allowing the defendant to make payments toward the fine and costs in designated intervals. Note that if any amount is paid more than 30 days after the  judgment assessing the fine or costs then a $15 time payment fee must be assessed.
    2. Disposition of the amount assessed by performing community service. There are many options that meet the requirements of the law for community service, see Art. 45.049 of  the Code of Criminal Procedure for full details. A defendant is entitled to a minimum of $100 credit for every 8 hours of community service performed. 
    3.If performing community service imposes an undue hardship, a defendant who is  indigent or who lacks sufficient resources to pay may be entitled to a waiver of the fine  and costs, in whole or in part.

    For Driver Safety Course Request, please review the following instructions.

    Driving Safety Course Instructions

    If defendant does not have sufficient resources to pay, an affidavit must be completed and submitted to our court for review. 

    Affidavit of Indigence