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Small Claims Court in Johnson 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 Johnson 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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Johnson County

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

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Warrensburg
Johnson County Justice Center
101 W Market St #101, Warrensburg, MO, 64093
(660) 422-7413

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 Johnson County are handled at Johnson County Justice Center in Warrensburg. Johnson County covers 8 ZIP codes, including the Centerview, Chilhowee and Holden areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

In this county

Filing in Johnson County

Small claims in Johnson County

Residents of Johnson County, Missouri, who wish to file a small claim can do so through the Missouri Small Claims Court, which handles disputes seeking $5,000 or less. Cases are heard at the Johnson County Justice Center in Warrensburg, located at 101 W Market St #101, 64093, and the court can be reached by telephone at (660) 422-7413. The court serves a county population of about 55,880, covering communities such as Warrensburg, Holden, Knob Noster, Leeton, Chilhowee, Centerview, Kingsville, and Whiteman Air Force Base, along with ZIP codes including 64019, 64040, 64061, 64733, 64761, 65305, and 65336. Johnson County lies near Lafayette County, Henry County, and Pettis County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so paperwork is handled at the courthouse itself. The small claims division exists to resolve lower value civil disputes, and filings from anywhere within the county are directed to the Warrensburg location.

Where Johnson County hears these cases

Johnson County Justice Center

101 W Market St #101, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Johnson County at a glance

Population55,880
Court sits inWarrensburg
Court systemMissouri Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county8
Towns and cities8
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Johnson County

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

Centerview, Chilhowee, Holden, Kingsville, Knob Noster, Leeton, Warrensburg, Whiteman Air Force Base.

ZIP codes:

6401964040640616409364733647616530565336

Johnson County in context

About 55,880 people live in Johnson County.

Sources for Johnson County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Johnson County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$25–$50
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Missouri

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 Johnson County

Filing fee
$25–$50
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Johnson County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$50.
Where do you file?+
At Johnson County Justice Center.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Johnson County Justice Center, 101 W Market St #101, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (660) 422-7413.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Centerview, Chilhowee, Holden, Kingsville, Knob Noster, Leeton, Warrensburg, Whiteman Air Force Base.

Official sources

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

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