Small Claims / Civil Court
The two primary differences between small claims and civil court are the limited monetary amounts and attorney involvement.
Small claims cases are limited to $5,000 or less. Attorneys are not allowed in the small claim process.
Civil cases are limited to $25,000 or less. Claims are filed by an attorney representing the plaintiff(s).
If either side (plaintiff (s) or defendant(s))in a small claims case obtains an attorney, the case is automatically transferred to the civil division.
SMALL CLAIMS COURT
Forms needed to file a small claims case can be picked up and filed Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the small claims window located in the Washington County District Court - Springdale Department - 201 Spring Street.
The fee to file a small claims case is $65.00 to be paid at the time of filing by cash, check, or money order; an ATM is available in the lobby.
Small claims court is held on the 1st Wednesday of every other month at 1:00 p.m. at the Washington County District Court - Springdale Department - 201 Spring Street.
CIVIL COURT
The fee to file a civil claim is $80.00 + $2.50 per summons.
Civil court is held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. at the Washington County District Court - Springdale Department - 201 Spring Street.
Additional Information
CIVIL & SMALL CLAIM DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE SERVED
KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CIVIL & SMALL CLAIMS
If you have any questions regarding filing in Small Claims or Civil, please call 479-750-8150 ext. 3