Idaho · Shoshone County

Small Claims Court in Shoshone 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 Shoshone 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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Shoshone County

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Wallace
First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk
700 High Bank Street, Wallace, ID, 83873

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Small claims filings from Shoshone County are handled at First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk in Wallace. Shoshone County covers 12 ZIP codes, including the Avery, Calder and Clarkia 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 Shoshone County

Small claims in Shoshone County

Residents of Shoshone County, Idaho, a county of about 14,074 people, can file small claims cases through the Idaho Small Claims Court, which handles disputes up to $15,000. Cases are processed at the First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk, located at 700 High Bank Street in Wallace, 83873, and reachable at (208) 752-1266. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is available. The county covers communities including Kellogg, Osburn, Pinehurst, Smelterville, Mullan, Murray, Silverton, Kingston, Calder, Clarkia, Avery, and Wallace itself, along with ZIP codes such as 83837, 83849, 83850, 83867, and 83846. Shoshone County lies near Kootenai County, Benewah County, and Clearwater County. The court accepts and processes small claims filings, schedules hearings, and maintains the case records for matters brought within these dollar limits.

Where Shoshone County hears these cases

First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk

700 High Bank Street, Wallace, ID 83873
Hours
Monday to Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Shoshone County at a glance

Population14,074
Court sits inWallace
Court systemIdaho Small Claims Court
Claim limit$15,000
ZIP codes in county12
Towns and cities12
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Shoshone County

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

Avery, Calder, Clarkia, Kellogg, Kingston, Mullan, Murray, Osburn, Pinehurst, Silverton, Smelterville, Wallace.

ZIP codes:

838028380883812838378383983846838498385083867838688387383874

Shoshone County in context

Shoshone County is the 24th most populous of Idaho's 44 counties, with about 14,074 residents. First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk, in Wallace, is about 21 miles from the Kootenai County courthouse in Coeur d'Alene.

Nearby counties

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

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Shoshone 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 Shoshone 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

Shoshone 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 First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk, 700 High Bank Street, Wallace, ID 83873. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (208) 752-1266.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Avery, Calder, Clarkia, Kellogg, Kingston, Mullan, Murray, Osburn, Pinehurst, Silverton, Smelterville, Wallace.

Official sources

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

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