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Small Claims Court in Hill 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 Hill 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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Hill County

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

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Havre
Hill County Courthouse
315 4th St, Havre, MT, 59501

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 Hill County are handled at Hill County Courthouse in Havre. Hill County covers 7 ZIP codes, including the Box Elder, Gildford and Havre areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

In this county

Filing in Hill County

Small claims in Hill County

Residents of Hill County, Montana, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Montana Small Claims Court, which handles disputes up to $7,000. Cases are heard at the Hill County Courthouse, located at 315 4th St in Havre, ZIP code 59501. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Court staff can be reached by telephone at (406) 265-5481, and county information is posted at http://hillcounty.us/. Hill County has a population of 16,065 and covers communities including Havre, Box Elder, Gildford, Hingham, Inverness, Kremlin, and Rudyard, along with ZIP codes such as 59521, 59525, 59528, 59530, 59532, and 59540. The county lies near Liberty County, Chouteau County, and Blaine County. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so small claims paperwork is handled at the courthouse during its posted business hours.

Where Hill County hears these cases

Hill County Courthouse

315 4th St, Havre, MT 59501
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed
Court sitehillcounty.us

Hill County at a glance

Population16,065
Court sits inHavre
Court systemMontana Small Claims Court
Claim limit$7,000
ZIP codes in county7
Towns and cities7
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Hill County

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

Box Elder, Gildford, Havre, Hingham, Inverness, Kremlin, Rudyard.

ZIP codes:

59501595215952559528595305953259540

Hill County in context

Hill County is the 12th most populous of Montana's 56 counties, with about 16,065 residents.

Sources for Hill County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Hill County

$7,000
Maximum claim
$7,000 maximum
$20–$30
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by Montana

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 Hill County

Filing fee
$20–$30
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Hill County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $7,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$20–$30.
Where do you file?+
At Hill County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Hill County Courthouse, 315 4th St, Havre, MT 59501. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (406) 265-5481.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Box Elder, Gildford, Havre, Hingham, Inverness, Kremlin, Rudyard.

Official sources

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

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