Burke County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (District Court) • Population: 2,201
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Burke County Courthouse
Address
103 Main Street SE, Bowbells, ND 58721
Phone
(701) 377-2718Court Website
https://www.ndcourts.govLocal Tips
- Part of North Dakota's Northwest Judicial District
- North Dakota small claims limit is $15,000
How to File in Burke County
Determine if your case qualifies for North Dakota small claims court (up to $15,000)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Burke County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (District Court)
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 North Dakota
Important Rules in North Dakota
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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