Judge Diana McGinnis
Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace
308 N Live Oak St
Rockport, TX 78382-2745
Phone: (361) 790-0131
Fax: (361) 790-5392
Pre-Trial Supervision: (361) 556-5309
Electronic Hearings By Zoom Viewable on YouTube, Watch Here
WE HAVE MOVED!
The JP2 Office has moved into our brand new Courthouse located at 308 N Live Oak St, Rockport, TX. Please visit us at our new office location.
WARRANT ROUNDUP!!
Aransas County is participating in the State Warrant roundup beginning March 1 through March 13, 2026. There is an Amnesty period beginning Feb 17, 2026 until Feb 28, 2026. Amnesty is when a defendant who has outstanding tickets can contact the courts without the fear of being arrested. Upon contacting the courts, you will be given an opportunity to make payment arrangements or other arrangements with the courts and you may appear in person or via ZOOM.Please contact the court for the Zoom information. The Aransas County Courthouse will be open weekends during the warrant roundup. The courts will be open Sat and Sun from 8am-12pm on Feb 21-22, and Feb 28-March 1, 2026. For more information please contact your local court or check website for a list of names who have outstanding warrants.
Outstanding JP2 Warrants as of February 06, 2026 in alphabetical order:
- Last Names beginning with A through F
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- Last Names beginning with G through L
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- Last Names beginning with M through Q
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- Last Names beginning with R through Z
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The justice of the peace is the legal jurisdiction closest to the average citizen.
Section 19 of Article 5 of the Texas Constitution provides that: justice of the peace courts have original jurisdiction in criminal matters of misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only and such other jurisdiction as may be provided by law. Original jurisdiction is the authority to accept a case at its inception, try it and pass judgment based upon the laws and facts. This is distinguished from appellate jurisdiction which is jurisdiction to review a court's action. The justice of the peace performs the functions of a magistrate and conducts inquests.
A justice of the peace may issue warrants for search and arrest, conduct preliminary hearings, administers oaths, perform marriages and serve as a coroner in counties where there is no provision for a medical examiner. The justice court also functions as a small claims court in civil matters in which exclusive jurisdiction is not in district or county court and the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000. They can also deal with matters concerning foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property.
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