Civil Process Division

Home Divisions & Units Civil Process

The Civil Division is made-up of Precinct 7 Constable Deputies. They are responsible for serving civil papers that are issued through the offices of the Justices of the Peace, Position One, and Position Two.   

County, state, district, and federal courts also issue papers. The civil processes include but are not limited to:

  • Attachment
  • Certiorari
  • Distress Warrants
  • Execution
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Notice Sequestration
  • Restraining Orders
  • Capias
  • Citations
  • Eviction Notices
  • Garnishment
  • Protective Order
  • Subpoena

Civil Division - Clerks

Civil Clerk's responsibilities include but are not limited to processing papers that are issued through the offices of the Justices of the Peace, Position One, and Position Two.  County, state, district, and federal courts also issue papers.  Precinct 7 Civil Clerks process all traffic citations, offense reports, and expunction files.  They are the liaison to courts and other precincts regarding location, dissemination, and service of all civil papers.

 *Harris County Precinct 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and age.