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Small Claims Court in Jackson County

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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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Where to file small claims in Jackson 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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Jackson County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Marianna
Jackson County Court: Small Claims
4445 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL, 32446
(850) 482-9552

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Jackson County are handled at Jackson County Court: Small Claims in Marianna. Jackson County covers 13 ZIP codes, including the Alford, Bascom and Campbellton areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Jackson County

Small claims in Jackson County

Residents of Jackson County, Florida, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Florida County Court system, which handles claims up to $8,000. The Jackson County Court: Small Claims is located at 4445 Lafayette St. in Marianna, 32446, and can be reached at (850) 482-9552 or online at http://www.jacksonclerk.com/. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. This court serves a county of approximately 49,980 people and covers communities including Marianna, Graceville, Cottondale, Sneads, Grand Ridge, Alford, Bascom, Campbellton, Cypress, Greenwood, and Malone, along with ZIP codes such as 32420, 32431, 32440, 32443, and 32460. Jackson County lies near Calhoun County, Washington County, and Holmes County. Electronic filing is available for small claims matters, in addition to filings made at the courthouse in Marianna during its posted business hours.

Where Jackson County hears these cases

Jackson County Court: Small Claims

4445 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Jackson County at a glance

Population49,980
Court sits inMarianna
Court systemFlorida County Court
Claim limit$8,000
ZIP codes in county13
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County

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

Alford, Bascom, Campbellton, Cottondale, Cypress, Graceville, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Malone, Marianna, Sneads.

ZIP codes:

32420324233242632431324323244032442324433244532446324473244832460

Jackson County in context

Jackson County is the 42nd most populous of Florida's 67 counties, with about 49,980 residents. Jackson County Court: Small Claims, in Marianna, is about 9 miles from the Washington County courthouse in Chipley.

Nearby counties

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

Sources for Jackson County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Jackson County

$8,000
Maximum claim
$8,000 maximum
$55–$300
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Florida

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 Jackson County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $99.99: $55
  • Claims up to $500: $80
  • Claims up to $2,500: $175
  • Claims over $2,500: $300
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Jackson County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $8,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$55–$300.
Where do you file?+
At Jackson County Court: Small Claims.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Jackson County Court: Small Claims, 4445 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (850) 482-9552.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Alford, Bascom, Campbellton, Cottondale, Cypress, Graceville, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Malone, Marianna, Sneads.

Official sources

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

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