Judge Steve Spoon
Justice Court
Stephens County Courthouse
200 West Walker
2nd Floor
Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone: 254-559-5322
Fax: 254-559-1127
Judge Spoon was elected in November of 2018 and began his term in office on January 1st, 2019.
The
Justice of the Peace presides over the court that is most accessible to
the average citizen. Justices of the peace hear misdemeanor
cases punishable by fine only and can hear most civil cases in which
the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000.
The justice of the peace also performs the functions of a magistrate and
conducts inquests. In addition, a justice of the peace may issue
warrants for search and arrest. Justices of the peace also issue civil
process, conduct preliminary hearings, administer
oaths, perform marriages and serve as a coroner in counties where there
is no medical examiner. The justice of the peace may also conduct
inquests.
As with all elected county officials, the justice of the peace has
ultimate authority over the operations of the office, including the
authority to hire and fire personnel and direct their daily activities.
The justice of the peace also has authority to determine
how to use all other resources allocated to the office during the
budget process.