Idaho · Franklin County

Small Claims Court in Franklin 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 Franklin 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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Franklin County

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Preston
Franklin County Court
39 W. Oneida, Preston, ID, 83263

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Small claims filings from Franklin County are handled at Franklin County Court in Preston. Franklin County covers 6 ZIP codes, including the Clifton, Dayton and Franklin areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Franklin County

Small claims in Franklin County

Residents of Franklin County, Idaho, which has a population of 15,638, can file small claims cases through the Idaho Small Claims Court at the Franklin County Court in Preston. The courthouse is located at 39 W. Oneida, Preston, 83263, and can be reached at (208) 852-1090. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Additional information is available at https://www.franklincountyidaho.org/. The court accepts electronic filing. The claim limit in this court is $15,000. The county covers the communities of Clifton, Dayton, Franklin, Preston, Thatcher, and Weston, along with the ZIP codes 83228, 83232, 83237, 83263, 83283, and 83286. Franklin County lies near Bear Lake County, Oneida County, and Caribou County. The small claims division handles cases within the dollar limit set for this court, and filings from anywhere in the county are processed at the Preston location.

Where Franklin County hears these cases

Franklin County Court

39 W. Oneida, Preston, ID 83263
Hours
Monday to Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Franklin County at a glance

Population15,638
Court sits inPreston
Court systemIdaho Small Claims Court
Claim limit$15,000
ZIP codes in county6
Towns and cities6
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Franklin County

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

Clifton, Dayton, Franklin, Preston, Thatcher, Weston.

ZIP codes:

832288323283237832638328383286

Franklin County in context

Franklin County is the 22nd most populous of Idaho's 44 counties, with about 15,638 residents.

Sources for Franklin County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Franklin County

$15,000
Maximum claim
$15,000 maximum
$30–$70
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by Idaho

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 Franklin County

Filing fee
$30–$70
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Franklin County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $15,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$30–$70.
Where do you file?+
At Franklin County Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Franklin County Court, 39 W. Oneida, Preston, ID 83263. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (208) 852-1090.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Clifton, Dayton, Franklin, Preston, Thatcher, Weston.

Official sources

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

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