CIVIL DIVISION

The Precinct 8 Civil Division is responsible for the service of Civil Process which includes, but is not limited to, Citations and other notices, Writs of Garnishment, Writs of Attachment, Restraining Orders, Protective Orders, Writs of Possession, Writs of Reentry, Writs of Sequestration, and Writs of Execution.

In addition to the service of Civil Process, the Civil division has Bailiff duties.  These duties include maintaining order and courtroom security in the Justice of the Peace courts, carrying out any orders from the presiding judge, taking any persons into custody as ordered by the judge, maintaining all prisoners in the holding cells, and transportation of juvenile prisoners to Juvenile Detention and mental health facilities.

Click here for information on civil process service fees: 

Harris County Civil Process Service Fees