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ND County Guide

Burke County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (District Court) • Population: 2,201

$15,000
Maximum Claim
$20 - $80
Filing Fees
30-60 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

Burke County Courthouse

Address

103 Main Street SE, Bowbells, ND 58721

Court Website

https://www.ndcourts.gov

Local Tips

  • Part of North Dakota's Northwest Judicial District
  • North Dakota small claims limit is $15,000

How to File in Burke County

1

Determine if your case qualifies for North Dakota small claims court (up to $15,000)

2

Send a written demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the Burke County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (District 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 North Dakota

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

Important Rules in North Dakota

No attorneys permitted
No appeals from judgment

Frequently Asked Questions

To file a small claims case in Burke County, North Dakota, visit your local courthouse at 103 Main Street SE, Bowbells, ND 58721 or the Small Claims Court (District Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($20 - $80), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $15,000.

The maximum you can sue for in North Dakota small claims court is $15,000. This limit applies to all counties including Burke County.

In North Dakota, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Burke County small claims hearings.

From filing to hearing, a small claims case in North Dakota typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Burke County may vary depending on court schedules.

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