The Experts in Civil Process
Family Unit Command
Sgt. Charles Dobbins
(512) 854-9100
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Deputies
Cpl. Bryan Overdorff
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Sr. Deputy Felix Garza
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Sr. Deputy Patrick Pace
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Sr. Deputy Lusia Reyes
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Deputy Wally Harmon
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Deputy Matt Golden
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Local Resources
Go to CN5 Domestic Violence Resources
Information on confidential help, legal assistance, shelter, and other options available in Travis County.
Go to VINE - Victim Information Notification Everyday
Register to have the jail call you when an inmate is to be released or transferred facilities. You may also find out if a person is in a Texas jail, including Travis County.
Go to Inmate Population Search
Find out if a person is in a Travis County Jail and what criminal charges are pending.
Family Unit - Family Protection Specialists
| Main Civil | Family | Property | Warrants | Class C | Research |
Precinct Five has a dedicated team of deputies to serve all family law process including cases of divorce, child support, domestic violence Protective Orders, and child attachments. Our officers are highly skilled and specially trained to handle the difficult and complex issues that frequently arise with family law cases.
Due to the urgency of most cases, attempts are made immediately or within 24 hours. The CN5 protection team covers all of Travis County and surrounding counties within 10 miles of the county line.
Returns are faxed and returned back to the requestor within 48 hours of delivery.
Deputies also have Mobile Data Centers in their vehicles, allowing them to provide instant email notification for law enforcement, the County Attorney's office, and victim's attorneys whenever Protective Orders are served. Precinct Five developed the Protective Order Alert System (POAS) that will better enable victims to make critical decisions regarding their safety and well being.
Protective Order Form
Travis County - Consolidated Protective Order Information Form*
(Adobe Acrobat Reader Required*)
The Constable 5 Advantage
24/7 Online Service Check keeps you fully informed
Remember, you can track progress on our web site 24/7. Deputies update their attempts and service from the field so you have the latest information on your case.
Direct Service Check Hotline Monday through Friday
Our Service Check Hotline is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F. Call us at (512) 854-9714 if you need additional information or assistance from our knowledgeable staff.
Instant email notification when your paper is served
Sign up for our instant notification service. If we have your email address on file you will receive notification when your paper has been served.
RUSH Service provided at no additional charge
Unlike private process servers, RUSH Service is available at no additional charge when you use Constable 5.
Enhanced Research
Dedicated staff provides skip-trace at no additional charge
We utilize a variety of databases including law enforcement offense records, credit bureaus, voter registration, and city utilities. more >>
E-filing
Constable 5 is ready to assist you
Constable 5 is directly connected to the Travis County District Clerk's office so papers can be transferred electronically to our office for service. more >>
Community Service
Employees give back to our community
We serve as mentors for children, sponsor families at the holidays and volunteer for the Underage Drinking Prevention Program (UDPP) and Domestic Violence Task Force initiatives. more >>