Haakon County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (Magistrate Court) • Population: 1,872
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Haakon County Courthouse
Address
140 South Howard Avenue, Philip, SD 57567
Phone
(605) 859-2627Court Website
https://ujs.sd.govLocal Tips
- Part of South Dakota's 6th Judicial Circuit
- South Dakota small claims limit is $12,000
How to File in Haakon County
Determine if your case qualifies for South Dakota small claims court (up to $12,000)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Haakon County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (Magistrate 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 South Dakota
Important Rules in South Dakota
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Haakon County, South Dakota, visit your local courthouse at 140 South Howard Avenue, Philip, SD 57567 or the Small Claims Court (Magistrate Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($30 - $60), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $12,000.
The maximum you can sue for in South Dakota small claims court is $12,000. This limit applies to all counties including Haakon County.
In South Dakota, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Haakon County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in South Dakota typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Haakon County may vary depending on court schedules.
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