Small claims can be filed for a claim up to $15,000.00. The claim must be for actual damages.
The fee to file a small claims case is:
Claim less than $2,000 | $60 |
Claim for $2,001 – $7,499 | $100 |
Claim for $7,500 – $15,000 | $185 |
After the Affidavit and Summons is filed with the court, the plaintiff (the person filing the claim) is responsible to serve the defendant with notice of the suit and the trial date 30 days before the scheduled date. It is the plaintiff’s responsibility to provide proof of service to the Court at least 20 days prior to the scheduled Small Claim Trial date.
Fill out the forms in the link below and provide them to the court. They can be submitted through mail (a return address and postage must be provided), email, or brought to the court window.
Small Claims Packet
Exhibit Instructions for a Small Claim Case