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Small Claims Court in Ross 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 Ross 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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Ross County

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

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Chillicothe
Chillicothe Municipal Court
95 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH, 45601
(740) 773-1185

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 Ross County are handled at Chillicothe Municipal Court in Chillicothe. Ross County covers 11 ZIP codes, including the Adelphi, Bainbridge and Bourneville areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Ross County

Small claims in Ross County

Residents of Ross County, Ohio, which has a population of 76,046, can file small claims cases through the Ohio Small Claims Court at the Chillicothe Municipal Court, located at 95 E Main St in Chillicothe, 45601. The court handles claims up to $6,000. Its public counter is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and it is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by telephone at (740) 773-1185, and case information is searchable online at https://public.chillicothemunicipalcourt.org/Search. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse. The county includes communities such as Chillicothe, Bainbridge, Frankfort, Kingston, Adelphi, Clarksburg, and South Salem, along with ZIP codes including 43101, 43115, 45612, 45628, 45644, and 45673. Ross County lies near Pike County, Pickaway County, and Fayette County. The small claims division of the Chillicothe Municipal Court accepts and hears claims that fall within the dollar limit set for this type of case in Ohio.

Where Ross County hears these cases

Chillicothe Municipal Court

95 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Ross County at a glance

Population76,046
Court sits inChillicothe
Court systemOhio Small Claims Court
Claim limit$6,000
ZIP codes in county11
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Ross County

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

Adelphi, Bainbridge, Bourneville, Chillicothe, Clarksburg, Frankfort, Hallsville, Kingston, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, South Salem.

ZIP codes:

4310143115456014561245617456284563345644456474567345681

Ross County in context

Ross County is the 32nd most populous of Ohio's 88 counties, with about 76,046 residents. Chillicothe Municipal Court, in Chillicothe, is about 9 miles from the Pickaway County courthouse in Circleville.

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 Ross County

$6,000
Maximum claim
$6,000 maximum
$25–$70
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 Ohio

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 Ross County

Filing fee
$25–$70
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Ross County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $6,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$70.
Where do you file?+
At Chillicothe Municipal Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Chillicothe Municipal Court, 95 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (740) 774-4710.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Adelphi, Bainbridge, Bourneville, Chillicothe, Clarksburg, Frankfort, Hallsville, Kingston, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, South Salem.

Official sources

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

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