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Municipal Court - Small Claims | Darke County Municipal Court

504 S Broadway St., 3rd Fl., Ste. 7 Darke County Courthouse, Greenville, OH 45331

Eligibility

Anyone over the age of 18; anyone under the age of 18 through a parent or guardian; and a corporation or limited liability company through its officer, salaried employee or attorney in Darke County. The person being sued must live in or the transaction must have taken place in Darke County.

Required documents

Completed Small Claims form.

Hours

M-F: 7:30am-12:00noon and 1:00pm-4:30pm.
(937) 547-7340

Voice - voice | Criminal or Traffic Courts

(937) 547-7340

Voice - voice | Civil Cases (including Eviction or Small Claims)

https://darkecourts.com/courts_index.html

Application process

Small Claims Complaints must either be filed in person because the person filing the complaint must sign in the presence of a Clerk. Or, the Small Claims Complaint form can be notarized and mailed to Darke County Municipal Court along with a check for the appropriate filing fee. May phone for more information or visit website anytime for information or to obtain the Small Claims form. Court records are also available on website.

Fees

Filing fees.

Service area

Darke County, Ohio

Description

Handles civil claims of $6,000 or less in Darke County. Allows parties to resolve disputes without hiring an attorney, but attorneys may represent parties. Claims may be filed to recover money due from auto accidents, bad checks, rent deposits, unpaid wages, or other small debts. Does not deal with damages from personal injuries.

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Providing organization

Darke County Municipal Court

Holds jurisdiction on misdemeanors, handles civil cases and small claims, holds traffic courts, and administers alternative sentencing.