Monmouth County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Section (Special Civil Part) • Population: 643,615
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Monmouth County Courthouse
Address
71 Monument Park, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone
(732) 677-4223Court Website
https://www.njcourts.govLocal Tips
- Small claims through Superior Court's Special Civil Part
- General courthouse: (732) 358-8700
- New Jersey small claims limit is $5,000
How to File in Monmouth County
Determine if your case qualifies for New Jersey small claims court (up to $5,000)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Monmouth County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Section (Special Civil Part)
Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit
Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses
Attend the in-person hearing and present your case
Statute of Limitations in New Jersey
Important Rules in New Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Monmouth County, New Jersey, visit your local courthouse at 71 Monument Park, Freehold, NJ 07728 or the Small Claims Section (Special Civil Part) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($40 - $100), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $5,000.
The maximum you can sue for in New Jersey small claims court is $5,000. This limit applies to all counties including Monmouth County.
In New Jersey, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in small claims court. While you can represent yourself in Monmouth County, you may choose to hire a lawyer for your case.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in New Jersey typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Monmouth County may vary depending on court schedules.
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