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Small Claims Court in Dale County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Dale County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Dale County

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Ozark
Dale County Courthouse- 33rd Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama
P.O. Box 1350, Ozark, AL, 36361
(334) 774-8011

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Small claims filings from Dale County are handled at Dale County Courthouse- 33rd Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama in Ozark. Dale County covers 8 ZIP codes, including the Ariton, Daleville and Fort Rucker areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Dale County

Small claims in Dale County

Residents of Dale County, Alabama, a county of about 50,067 people, can bring small claims cases through the Alabama Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $6,000. Cases are filed at the Dale County Courthouse- 33rd Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama, located in Ozark at P.O. Box 1350, 36361. The courthouse is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Staff can be reached by telephone at 334-774-8011 or (334) 774-5003, and information is posted at https://dale.alacourt.gov/. The court serves communities across the county, including Ariton, Daleville, Fort Rucker, Midland City, Ozark, Pinckard, and Skipperville, covering ZIP codes such as 36311, 36322, 36350, 36360, 36362, 36371, and 36374. Dale County lies near Houston County, Coffee County, and Henry County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims cases in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse.

Where Dale County hears these cases

Dale County Courthouse- 33rd Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama

P.O. Box 1350, Ozark, AL 36361
Hours
Monday to Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Dale County at a glance

Population50,067
Court sits inOzark
Court systemAlabama Small Claims Court
Claim limit$6,000
ZIP codes in county8
Towns and cities7
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Dale County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Ariton, Daleville, Fort Rucker, Midland City, Ozark, Pinckard, Skipperville.

ZIP codes:

3631136322363503636036361363623637136374

Dale County in context

Dale County is the 28th most populous of Alabama's 67 counties, with about 50,067 residents. Dale County Courthouse- 33rd Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama, in Ozark, is about 11 miles from the Houston County courthouse in Dothan and 13 miles from the Coffee County courthouse in Elba.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Dale County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Dale County

$6,000
Maximum claim
$6,000 maximum
$50–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Alabama

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Dale County

Filing fee
$50–$75
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Dale County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $6,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$50–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Dale County Courthouse- 33rd Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Dale County Courthouse- 33rd Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama, P.O. Box 1350, Ozark, AL 36361. Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (334) 774-5003.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Ariton, Daleville, Fort Rucker, Midland City, Ozark, Pinckard, Skipperville.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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