Pend Oreille County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Department (District Court) • Population: 13,401
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Pend Oreille County Courthouse
Address
229 S. Garden Ave., Newport, WA 99156
Phone
(509) 447-2435Court Website
https://www.courts.wa.govLocal Tips
- Washington small claims limit is $10,000
- Located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse
How to File in Pend Oreille County
Determine if your case qualifies for Washington small claims court (up to $10,000)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Pend Oreille County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Department (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 Washington
Important Rules in Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Pend Oreille County, Washington, visit your local courthouse at 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport, WA 99156 or the Small Claims Department (District Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($35 - $75), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $10,000.
The maximum you can sue for in Washington small claims court is $10,000. This limit applies to all counties including Pend Oreille County.
In Washington, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Pend Oreille County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Washington typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Pend Oreille County may vary depending on court schedules.
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