The Functions of Our Small Claims Division
The function of the Small Claims Division is to process filings from Plaintiffs who would like to sue or receive money that’s owed from a Defendant, for compensation up to $10,000. This includes situations pertaining to Money Owed, Damages, Improper Work, etc.
BMV Court Ordered titles are filed in our small claims department. These filings allow Plaintiffs to receive a court ordered title through the BMV.
Landlords may file an Eviction within our office to have tenants Evicted or Evicted with a Damage Hearing to also receive compensation from a tenant being Evicted through our courts. These cases are specifically for Evictions and Removal of Tenants.
Filing Fees
Small Claims Case(s) $97 Non-Sheriff Cases $125 for Sheriff Service
Eviction Case(s) $125 Sheriff Service. $10 for each Additional Defendant (5 max)
Fee waivers are available upon clients request
Small Claims Documents at a Glance
Notice of Claim
Evictions |
Interrogatories/Answers |
Counter Claims |
Notice of Claim
Money Owed |
Bankruptcy Correspondence |
Process Small Claims Motions, Petitions, Requests, etc. |
Notice of Claim
BMV Car Titles |
Small Claims Bench Warrants |
Garnishments |
| Return of Mail |
Small Claims Warrant Recalls |
Proceeding Supplemental Forms |
| Services |
Appeals |
All basic Clerk Office Duties as well
(phone, mail, counter services) |