Order your
driving record online. Go to
http://www.texasonline.com/ and click driver records.
Certified version of Type 3A is acceptable for Defensive Driving
Course (DDC). * Credit or debit card required.
| Justice, Precinct No.1 | Annie Ramos 3506 Ben Wilson Victoria, TX 77901 (361)573-0836 |
| Justice, Precinct No.2 | Stuart Posey 6605 N. Navarro Victoria, TX 77904 (361)575-0012 |
| Justice, Precinct No.3 | Robert Whitaker 111 N. Glass St. Victoria, TX 77901 (361)575-0246 |
| Justice, Precinct No.4 | Henry "Hank" Welfel 2604 E Mockingbird, Suite C Victoria, TX 77904 (361)573-5073 |
Order your
driving record online. Go to
http://www.texasonline.com/ and click driver records.
Certified version of Type 3A is acceptable for Defensive Driving
Course (DDC).
* Credit or debit card
required.
Justice of the Peace
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: 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 can also deal with
matters concerning foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal
property.