Check Policy for filings (Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Bexar County)

High confidence· verified September 8, 2026Case ManagementJustice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Check Policy (one page) — posted by Bexar County (www.bexar.org, JP Precinct 1, Place 1 page, View/48595).

Summary

Effective immediately, JP Precinct 1 accepts a check for a filing only if the name on the check matches the party's name on the documents (for example, a check from "Winston Apartments" for a case styled Winston Apartments v. Joe Castillo); credit cards are accepted as an alternative; questions to (210) 335-4500.

Applies to

Applies to payments for filings in the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 court of Bexar County (Judge Sylvia M. Ruiz). Unsigned; court-joined only. Not registered on TOPICs. Procedural information only; not legal advice.

Requirement

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Check Policy Effective immediately JP1 has implemented a new policy for accepting checks for filings. Policy Statement: We will not accept checks that do not match the company’s name on all documents. Example: If you are filing a document your check should match the document as the Plaintiff. Check: Winston Apartments Document: Winston Apartments vs. Joe Castillo Please ensure that the name on the check corresponds with the name provided for payment. Additional Information: • This policy helps prevent fraud and ensures proper accounting. • If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our office at (210) 335-4500. Alternative Payment Options: • We accept credit cards.

Source of truth

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Check Policy Effective immediately JP1 has implemented a new policy for accepting checks for filings. Policy Statement: We will not accept checks that do not match the company’s name on all documents. Example: If you are filing a document your check should match the document as the Plaintiff. Check: Winston Apartments Document: Winston Apartments vs. Joe Castillo P

Official source: Bexar County Courts — www.bexar.org (county website; Civil District Courts, Presiding Court, individual district-court, County Courts, Probate Court, Justice of the Peace, Veterans Treatment Court, District Clerk and Attorney Information pages)
Source health: Healthy · checked October 8, 2026
Effective date: January 1, 2025
Last verified: September 8, 2026benchpath-tx-ajr4-bexar-ownsite-2026-09-07

Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-08 from BenchPath's own-site custody copy (one page; native text layer read in full). Undated ("effective immediately"); 2025-01-01 is a placeholder — UNVERIFIED.