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NY County Guide

St. Lawrence County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (City/District/Justice Court) • Population: 108,505

$10,000
Maximum Claim
$15 - $50
Filing Fees
30-90 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

St. Lawrence County Courthouse

Address

48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617

Court Website

https://www.nycourts.gov

Local Tips

  • NY town court small claims limit is $3,000
  • Small claims in local town/village courts

How to File in St. Lawrence County

1

Determine if your case qualifies for New York small claims court (up to $10,000)

2

Send a written demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the St. Lawrence County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (City/District/Justice Court)

4

Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit

5

Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses

6

Attend the in-person hearing and present your case

Statute of Limitations in New York

6 years
Written Contracts
6 years
Oral Contracts
3 years
Property Damage

Important Rules in New York

NYC has special small claims court
Commercial claims available for businesses
Night and weekend sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

To file a small claims case in St. Lawrence County, New York, visit your local courthouse at 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617 or the Small Claims Court (City/District/Justice Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($15 - $50), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $10,000.

The maximum you can sue for in New York small claims court is $10,000. This limit applies to all counties including St. Lawrence County.

In New York, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in small claims court. While you can represent yourself in St. Lawrence County, you may choose to hire a lawyer for your case.

From filing to hearing, a small claims case in New York typically takes 30-90 days. Timelines in St. Lawrence County may vary depending on court schedules.

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