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  1. www.dccourts.gov › sites › defaultSmall Claims Handbook - DC Courts

    This handbook gives a short description of the D.C. Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure (SCR-Civ) for the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch. The handbook has information on: filing and serving a small claims complaint (called a statement of claim) and papers that are filed after that;

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  2. www.washingtoncountyor.gov › justice-court › smallSmall Claims | Washington County, OR

    • Filing
    • Defendant's Options
    • Hearings
    • Judgment by Default
    • After Judgment

    The claim must be filed on the form designated by the court. The original claim must be sworn to and signed in the presence of the Court Clerk or a Notary Public. Upon receipt of the form and fees, the Clerk will file the claim and fill in the claim number. The filing fee of $37 must be paid to the Court at the time the claim is filed. The forms mu...

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    The Defendant must respond within 14 days after the paperwork is served. The options are: 1. Pay the claim if full- Contact the Plaintiff for payment methods and the availability of payment plans. 2. Demand a hearing- The defendant may file an answer and demand a hearing. The fee is $37. The court needs a current mailing address. 3. File a counterc...

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    At the time of the hearing, the Plaintiff and Defendant meet with a mediator to talk together and find a solution. At the end of mediation, the mediator assists the parties in writing an agreement that covers all parts of the conflict. Mediation is voluntary for all parties. If the parties do not mediate, the hearing is held the same day. Both part...

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    If the Defendant does not respond within 14 days of being served the Notice of Claim, the plaintiff may enter a judgment by default. The plaintiff must file a signed and notarized Request for Judgment form requesting that the court enter a judgment against the defendant. The Plaintiff may file the judgment for the claim amount plus filing fees, ser...

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    Writ of garnishment

    After the judgment is signed, the plaintiff may pursue a Writ of Garnishment. The forms may be purchased at a stationery store. The Court does not provide the forms. For issuance, the court must be presented with one original and four copies. The Court Clerk is not responsible for calculations on the writ and cannot assist the Plaintiff in completing the form. The fee for each Writ of Garnishment is $20.

    Transcript of judgment

    After the judgment is signed, a Transcript of Judgment may be filed with the Circuit Court. The filing fee is $9. Once the judgment has been docketed in the Circuit Court, a lien record abstract may be recorded in the County's Lien Record Department. This shall put a lien on any real property belonging to the Defendant in Washington County.

    Satisfaction

    It is the Plaintiff's responsibility to notify the court when the claim has been paid in full or satisfied.

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  3. www.dccourts.gov › services › civil-mattersHow do I file a case asking for $10,000 or less? - DC Courts

    You can file a lawsuit in Small Claims Court if the amount of money you are suing for is $10,000 or less and you are only suing for money. Cases must be filed by submitting forms called Statement of Claim and Information Sheet ( see sample here) in the Small Claims Clerk's Office.

  4. www.jdhowlettelaw.com › post › how-to-file-a-smallHow to file a small claims case in the District of Columbia

    Quick Definitions: Plaintiff - the person suing or initiating the lawsuit. Defendant - the person being sued or defending against the lawsuit. Restrictions for filing a small claims court case in DC. In the District of Columbia, an individual or business can initiate a lawsuit in small claims court only if:

  5. www.washingtonlawhelp.org › resource › what-is-smallWhat is Small Claims Court? - WashingtonLawHelp.org

    Oct 4, 2019 · What is Small Claims Court? It is a department of the district court. It can be a quick, cheaper way to settle disputes over money that you could not work out on your own.

  6. www.nolo.com › legal-encyclopedia › washingtonWashington District Court Small Claims Process - Nolo

    Nov 27, 2023 · Filing a claim in the Washington District Court, the court handling small claims matters in Washington, can be a straightforward and inexpensive way to settle a dispute. Although the procedures are more relaxed than in traditional courts, you still must follow the rules to prevail.

  7. dstest.dccourts.gov › sites › defaultSUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIVIL DIVISION ...

    This handbook gives a short description of the D.C. Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure (SCR-Civ) for the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch. The handbook has information on: Filing and serving a small claims complaint (called a statement of claim) and papers that are filed after that;