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Small Claims Court in Jefferson 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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Where to file small claims in Jefferson 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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Jefferson County

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Madison
Jefferson County Circuit Court: Small Claims
300 E Main Street, Madison, IN, 47250
(812) 265-8914

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Small claims filings from Jefferson County are handled at Jefferson County Circuit Court: Small Claims in Madison. Jefferson County covers 4 ZIP codes, including the Deputy, Dupont and Hanover areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Jefferson County

Small claims in Jefferson County

Residents of Jefferson County, Indiana, which has a population of 32,921, can file small claims cases through the Indiana Small Claims Court system. The Jefferson County Circuit Court: Small Claims sits at 300 E Main Street in Madison, 47250, and the claim limit is $10,000. The court is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. It serves the communities of Deputy, Dupont, Hanover and Madison, covering ZIP codes 47230, 47231, 47243 and 47250. Electronic filing is available. The court can be reached by telephone at 812-265-8914 or (812) 265-8930, and information is posted at https://jeffersoncounty.in.gov/537/Circuit-Superior-Courts. Jefferson County lies near Scott County, Jennings County and Switzerland County, each of which handles small claims matters through its own courts. The Madison courthouse is the location where small claims filings for Jefferson County are received and where hearings in those cases take place during the posted weekday hours.

Where Jefferson County hears these cases

Jefferson County Circuit Court: Small Claims

300 E Main Street, Madison, IN 47250
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Jefferson County at a glance

Population32,921
Court sits inMadison
Court systemIndiana Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county4
Towns and cities4
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Jefferson County

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

Deputy, Dupont, Hanover, Madison.

ZIP codes:

47230472314724347250

Jefferson County in context

Jefferson County is the 51st most populous of Indiana's 92 counties, with about 32,921 residents.

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Jefferson County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$35–$85
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 Indiana

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 Jefferson County

Filing fee
$35–$85
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

Jefferson County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$35–$85.
Where do you file?+
At Jefferson County Circuit Court: Small Claims.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Jefferson County Circuit Court: Small Claims, 300 E Main Street, Madison, IN 47250. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (812) 265-8930.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Deputy, Dupont, Hanover, Madison.

Official sources

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

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