Small Claims Information

• Small claims court is only for simple cases to recover money or property worth less than $4,000.00.

• You cannot be represented by a lawyer in small claims.

• No person can file more than 20 small claims cases in one calendar year.

• The sheriff’s office charges a $5.00 fee to personally serve a summons.

• The filing fees for a small claims are listed on the “Docket Fees ” page on this site.

Filing a Small Claims Case:

• Go to the Clerk of the District Court office in the County where the defendant resides.

• Have with you the name and address of the person being sued.

• The Clerk will provide you with a small claims filing packet.

• You may fill out the petition in the office or take it home to complete.

• When you turn in the completed petition, you must pay the filing fee and sheriff’s charge if the summons is to be served personally.

• The Clerk will process the petition and set a trial date for your case.