Heading down to settle some legal business in Taylor this Thursday? Well, you'll need to reschedule. Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 is shutting its doors for a brief hiatus in the afternoon. According to an official announcement, the office will be out of commission from noon until 5:00 p.m., with no exceptions.
The temporary closure, set for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, means you'll have to hit pause on any court-related errands until they swing open their doors again on Friday, Dec. 22. And if you were banking on getting things done during the holiday rush, think again, because all Williamson County Justice of the Peace offices will be taking a winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day, as reported by the Round Rock Texas Government website.
Now, before you get all hot and bothered about this disruption, there's a silver lining. The court's schedule isn't taking a hit, so if you've got a date with the judge, you'll still be walking in as planned. There is no need to clear your calendar or reschedule those hearings. "The court docket will be unaffected by this court closure and cases will continue to be heard at their respective scheduled times," the office made sure to clarify.
For the locals, a drop box is sitting pretty, ready to accept documents, on the northeast corner of the office building at 211 W 6th St., Taylor, TX 76574. And in a nod to modern convenience, you can skip the line and pay online—no stamps, no fuss. Just head over to the office’s website to get sorted. Inconvenienced parties aren’t being left entirely out in the cold; the office still apologizes, saying, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
