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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

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Duties and Responsibilities of the
Justice of the Peace
                                   

 

Honorable Jeff Hightower

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
P.O. Box 172
Meridian, TX 76665
254-435-2921

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Justices of the Peace, also known as JP's, are he presiding officers of the Justice court and small claims court. The JP's have jurisdiction over class C misdemeanors, issues arrest and magistrates adult and juvenile Offenders. The JP's also hold inquests upon death.                                            

 

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