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 |
$5.32 |
| Service by Restricted Certified Mail |
$9.62 |
| Service by Registered Mail |
$12.62 |
| Service by Restricted Registered Mail |
$16.92 |
| 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
Information on Small Claims Resource Center - for those without an attorney
Small Claims Branch - Brochure on Electronic Case Files
Superior Court Rules of Procedure for the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch
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