Idaho · Nez Perce County

Small Claims Court in Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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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Nez Perce County

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Lewiston
Nez Perce County Courthouse
1230 Main St, Lewiston, ID, 83501

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Small claims filings from Nez Perce County are handled at Nez Perce County Courthouse in Lewiston. Nez Perce County covers 5 ZIP codes, including the Culdesac, Lapwai and Lewiston areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Nez Perce County

Small claims in Nez Perce County

Residents of Nez Perce County, Idaho, which has a population of 42,847, can file small claims cases through the Idaho Small Claims Court at the Nez Perce County Courthouse in Lewiston. The courthouse is located at 1230 Main St, Lewiston, 83501, and can be reached at (208) 799-3040 or online at https://www.co.nezperce.id.us/. Its office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court handles claims up to $15,000. The county covers communities including Culdesac, Lapwai, Lewiston, Peck, and Reubens, along with ZIP codes 83501, 83524, 83540, 83545, and 83548. Nez Perce County lies near Lewis County, Latah County, and Idaho County. Electronic filing is available for small claims matters in this county, in addition to filings made at the courthouse during its regular business hours.

Where Nez Perce County hears these cases

Nez Perce County Courthouse

1230 Main St, Lewiston, ID 83501
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Nez Perce County at a glance

Population42,847
Court sits inLewiston
Court systemIdaho Small Claims Court
Claim limit$15,000
ZIP codes in county5
Towns and cities5
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Nez Perce County

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

Culdesac, Lapwai, Lewiston, Peck, Reubens.

ZIP codes:

8350183524835408354583548

Nez Perce County in context

Nez Perce County is the 10th most populous of Idaho's 44 counties, with about 42,847 residents. Nez Perce County Courthouse, in Lewiston, is about 11 miles from the Latah County courthouse in Moscow.

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County

Filing fee
$30–$70
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

Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main St, Lewiston, ID 83501. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (208) 799-3040.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Culdesac, Lapwai, Lewiston, Peck, Reubens.

Official sources

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

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