Montana · Ravalli County

Small Claims Court in Ravalli 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 Ravalli 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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Ravalli County

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

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Hamilton
Ravalli County Justice Court
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840
(406) 375-6755

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 Ravalli County are handled at Ravalli County Justice Court in Hamilton. Ravalli County covers 10 ZIP codes, including the Conner, Corvallis and Darby areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

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 Ravalli County

Small claims in Ravalli County

Residents of Ravalli County, Montana, which has a population of 48,187, can file small claims cases through the Montana Small Claims Court system, where the claim limit is $7,000. Cases are handled at the Ravalli County Justice Court, located at 205 Bedford Street in Hamilton, 59840. The court can be reached at (406) 375-6755, and more information is posted at https://ravallicounty.gov/278/Justice-Court. The court is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are made in person during those hours. The county includes communities such as Hamilton, Stevensville, Darby, Corvallis, Florence, Victor, Pinesdale, Grantsdale, Conner, and Sula, covering ZIP codes including 59827, 59828, 59829, 59833, 59835, 59840, 59841, 59870, 59871, and 59875. Ravalli County lies near Granite County, Deer Lodge County, and Silver Bow County, each of which has its own courts for matters arising there.

Where Ravalli County hears these cases

Ravalli County Justice Court

205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
Hours
Monday to Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Ravalli County at a glance

Population48,187
Court sits inHamilton
Court systemMontana Small Claims Court
Claim limit$7,000
ZIP codes in county10
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Ravalli County

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

Conner, Corvallis, Darby, Florence, Grantsdale, Hamilton, Pinesdale, Stevensville, Sula, Victor.

ZIP codes:

59827598285982959833598355984059841598705987159875

Ravalli County in context

Ravalli County is the 7th most populous of Montana's 56 counties, with about 48,187 residents. Ravalli County Justice Court, in Hamilton, is about 40 miles from the Silver Bow County courthouse in Butte.

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 Ravalli 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 Ravalli 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

Ravalli 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 Ravalli County Justice Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Ravalli County Justice Court, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT 59840. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (406) 375-6755.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Conner, Corvallis, Darby, Florence, Grantsdale, Hamilton, Pinesdale, Stevensville, Sula, Victor.

Official sources

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

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