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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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
A Small Claims Case is a legal action filed in County Court to settle a claim or minor legal dispute in which the demand for monies or the value of property does not exceed $8,000.00 (eight thousand dollars), excluding costs, interest and attorney fees. Common types of actions handled by Small Claims Court include goods or services sold, money ...
In general, the claim must be filed in the district court of the county in which the defendant(s) reside. Exceptions and specific rules can be found at RCW 3.66.040. The State of Washington may not be sued in Small Claims Court.
Nov 27, 2023 · How Does Washington Small Claims Court Work? A small claims case starts by filing a claim with the Washington District Court. You'll serve a copy of the claim and court date on the "defendant," the person or company you're suing.
Feb 5, 2018 · Watch how small claims court works before your trial. Ask the court clerk when the court hears small claims trials. Sit in on one. Get an idea what yours will be like and how judges rule. If your court has a video about small claims court, ask the clerk for the video. Practice what to say. Your presentation must be organized and short.
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.
