Marla J. Denby at a glance
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- Justice of the Peace
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- Texas · State
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Marla J. Denby
Justice of the Peace · Shelby County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1
Biography
Professional career
- In a February 2026 political advertisement, Denby explained the meaning of “Justice” and “Peace” and expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her, asking for voter support in the upcoming primary
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1 in Shelby County, TX
Education
Additional information
- The Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 in Shelby County, Texas, serving since nearly 12 years and currently in her third term, with a 2026 reelection campaign underway.
- Denby has been in office for almost 12 years and is finishing her third term, seeking a fourth term in the March 3, 2026 primary election.
- This role handles a range of local matters, including traffic cases, small claims, and other civil matters within the precinct’s jurisdiction.
- Appeals from her courtroom go to the Twelfth Court of Appeals in Texas.
- Precinct 2 covers parts of Shelby County, including Shelbyville, and is one of several Justice of the Peace precincts in the county.
- Tip: For the most accurate and up-to-date information, including case filings or court schedules, visit the Shelby County Justice Court website or call the precinct office directly.
- She has emphasized her commitment to fairness, impartiality, and community service in her public messages.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In justice-court civil proceedings, the judge may allow or require electronic participation after considering case, evidence, access, and party factors; written notice must include joining and evidence-submission instructions.
A judge may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means.Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship.
If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference.Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Shelby County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Shelby County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Shelby County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗Shelby County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1 official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Shelby County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1 official directory ↗