Fairness
Integrity
Commitment to Community
Judge Eric William Carter believes the court should serve the people. His approach is service-minded, focused on uplifting the community, and rooted in being a trusted and active community partner.
He is committed to treating every person with respect, listening carefully, and ensuring they feel heard throughout the process.
He works to ensure the court is a place where outcomes strengthen the community, support fairness, and promote stability for families and small businesses.
As a firm believer that the court should be connected to the community it serves, he prioritizes education, engagement, and building lasting public trust.
Accomplishments
Highly efficient court, focused on providing an excellent level of service to the public;
Built, maintains, and regularly convenes Judge Carter’s Teen Court, bridging the courtroom to the classroom; Guided JP 1-1 through Hurricane Harvey and Pandemic while still delivering excellent service to the public;
Served as Presiding Judge for all Harris County Justices of the Peace from 2020-2023;
Constructed an unparalleled mediation program at JP 1-1, making free mediations available on all civil dockets, particularly small claims and evictions.
About The Postion
Justice of the Peace is an elected judicial position. We preside over what is known as “The People’s Court”.
We hear a wide variety of cases, including but not limited to:
Fine-Only Criminal Matters, Class C Misdemeanors;
Small Civil Claims, Civil Matters With 20k or Less In Damages;
Evictions;
Truancy Cases;
Animal Cruelty Cases;
and many more.
Election Dates (2028)
Election information will be updated as soon as it becomes available.
Political Advertising paid for by the Eric William Carter Campaign, Dr. Lauren K. Shepard, Treasurer.