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ND County Guide

McLean County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (District Court) • Population: 9,771

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

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

McLean County Courthouse

Address

712 5th Ave., Washburn, ND 58577

Court Website

https://www.ndcourts.gov

Local Tips

  • North Dakota small claims limit is $15,000
  • Located in the McLean County Courthouse

How to File in McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean County, North Dakota, visit your local courthouse at 712 5th Ave., Washburn, ND 58577 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 McLean County.

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

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

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