Small Claims and Conciliation Branch
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Fridays: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
Wednesdays: 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Location
510 4th Street N.W., Room 120
Washington, D.C. 20001
Main Contact
Phone: (202) 879-1120
Zabrina Dempson, Branch Chief
Phone: (202) 508-1611
The Small Claims and Conciliation Branch oversees the processing and adjudication of cases where the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less.
NOTICE - Beginning February 25, 2008, paper filings will no longer be maintained by the Small Claims Branch. Please see Administrative Order 8-01.
View civil dockets, including small claims cases, on-line.
Filing Fees
| Filing a Complaint |
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| Amount in controversy is $500 or less |
$5 |
| Amount in controversy is over $500 and up to $2500 |
$10 |
| Amount in controversy is over $2500 and up to $5000 |
$45 |
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| Jury Demand |
$75 |
| Filing a Motion |
$10 |
| Motion to Reinstate after Dismissal UnderRule 41-I |
$25 |
| Writ of Attachment |
$10 |
| Writ of Fieri Facias |
$10 |
| Writ of Restitution |
$10 |
| Triplicate Certificate of Judgment |
$10 |
| Alias Summons |
$5 |
| Application for Allowance of Appeal |
$10 |
| Certified Copy |
$5 |
| Service by Certified Mail |
$5.21 |
| Service by Restricted Certified Mail |
$9.31 |
| Application to Approve Service by Special Process Server |
$5.00 |
| Witness Fee |
$42.00 |
The clerk's office accepts only cash or certified funds (money order or cashier check). If you are paying by certified funds, it must be for the exact amount.
NOTE: The clerks in the Small Claims Branch cannot give legal advice, but can assist you with procedural questions and case information.
Related Information
Frequently
Asked Questions
Small Claims Branch - Brochure on Electronic Case Files
Superior Court Rules of Procedure for the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch
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