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Small Claims Court in Jones 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 Jones 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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Jones County

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

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Trenton
Jones County Courthouse
101 Market St, Trenton, NC, 28585
(252) 448-6220

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 Jones County are handled at Jones County Courthouse in Trenton. Jones County covers 3 ZIP codes, including the Comfort, Pollocksville and Trenton areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Jones County

Small claims in Jones County

Residents of Jones County, North Carolina, a county of 9,462 people that includes the towns of Comfort, Pollocksville, and Trenton and the ZIP codes 28522, 28573, and 28585, can file small claims cases through the North Carolina Small Claims Court. These cases are heard at the Jones County Courthouse, located at 101 Market St in Trenton, 28585. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by phone at (252) 448-6220, and information about this location is posted at https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/jones-county. In North Carolina, the small claims limit is $10000, which is the maximum amount that may be claimed in a small claims action. Electronic filing is available in this county. Jones County lies near Lenoir County, Craven County, and Onslow County, each of which has its own courthouse and clerk handling matters filed within those counties.

Where Jones County hears these cases

Jones County Courthouse

101 Market St, Trenton, NC 28585
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Jones County at a glance

Population9,462
Court sits inTrenton
Court systemNorth Carolina Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county3
Towns and cities3
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Jones County

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

Comfort, Pollocksville, Trenton.

ZIP codes:

285222857328585

Jones County in context

Jones County is the 97th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, with about 9,462 residents. Jones County Courthouse, in Trenton, is about 9 miles from the Lenoir County courthouse in Kinston and 9 miles from the Craven County courthouse in New Bern.

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 Jones County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$30–$96
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 North Carolina

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 Jones County

Filing fee
$30–$96
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

Jones County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$30–$96.
Where do you file?+
At Jones County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Jones County Courthouse, 101 Market St, Trenton, NC 28585. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (252) 448-6220.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Comfort, Pollocksville, Trenton.

Official sources

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

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