Duties of the Justice of the Peace

The Justice of the Peace adjudicates class C misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only, including traffic tickets, penal code offenses, and hot checks. J.P.s also enforce certain county and state ordinances; including environmental violations, illegal dumping, illegal towing, and burn bans.

They have jurisdiction in all civil cases in which the amount of controversy is $20,000 or less. (The jurisdictional amount for Repair and Remedy Cases is still $10,000) These may include tort cases and suits on account, landlord and tenant matters, evictions, matters concerning foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property, and driver's license hearings.

A Justice of the Peace may also issue warrants for search and arrest, conduct preliminary hearings, administers oaths, handle emergency protective orders during Magistrate process, perform marriages and they are a Magistrate Judge and Coroner.

About our Judge

Quick facts about the Honorable Wayne S. Vaughn

JUDGE WAYNE S. VAUGHN was appointed Justice of the Peace for Pct. 2 on April 11, 2022 after the passing of the Honorable Judge Kyle D. Bradley. He will serve the remainder of the respected term.

On March 1, 2022 he was elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct Two with that term starting on January 1, 2023.
Over 40 years of political experience.
Immediate past Chairman of the Atascosa County Republican Party.
Past Justice of the Peace in Medina County.
Precinct Chair for 20 years.
Campaign Advisor to George W. Bush and Rick Perry.

Founded and/or Co-Chaired:

Atascosa Feast of Thanksgiving 2021.
Lytle National Night Out 2007-2011.
Lytle Night Christmas Parade.
School Supply Giveaway 2010-2018.
Un-Haunted House: Free, Safe, Fun. Halloween for young children 2009-2019.
Lytle PD Citizens Patrol Charter Member.

I am a proud USAF Veteran. Christi and I have been married for 48 years with 4 children and 19 grandchildren. We raised our children in a Christ-centered home where we taught the love of God, family, Country, and Personal Responsibility. As a parent of a Wounded Warrior, I understand and honor the sacrifices made for our great country.

NOTE WHEN CONTACTING OUR COURT

Please do not use the Contact Us feature to enter a plea or to respond to your court case.

All communicaton to the Court must be in a formal email. All communication must be professional.

Do not attempt to contact a judge - by mail, e-mail, phone, or in person - about any pending or potential lawsuit! Doing so may result in serious consequences. Justice of the Peace in Lytle Atascosa County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 in Lytle

CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT, CANON 3, SECTION B. (8).

" A Judge shall not initiate, permit, or consider ex parte or other communications made to the Judge outside the presence of the parties...concerning the merits of a pending or impending judicial proceeding. A Judge shall require compliance with this subsection by court personnel subject to his or her direction and control..."

Contact Us

Atascosa County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2

1567 FM 3175, Lytle, Texas 78052, United States

Phone: (830) 772-5828

Business Hours

Open today

08:00 am – 05:00 pm

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Welcome to Atascosa County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2

Welcome to Atascosa County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2

ATASCOSA COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 2

05/30/2022

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