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Small Claims Court in Crook 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 Crook 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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Crook County

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

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Prineville
Crook County Circuit Court
260 NW 2nd Street, Prineville, OR, 97754
(541) 447-6541

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 Crook County are handled at Crook County Circuit Court in Prineville. Crook County covers 4 ZIP codes, including the Paulina, Post and Powell Butte 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 Crook County

Small claims in Crook County

Residents of Crook County, Oregon, bring small claims cases through the Oregon Small Claims Court at the Crook County Circuit Court, located at 260 NW 2nd Street in Prineville, 97754. The court handles claims up to $10,000. Crook County has a population of 27,336 and includes the communities of Paulina, Post, Powell Butte, and Prineville, along with the ZIP codes 97751, 97752, 97753, and 97754. It lies near Deschutes County, Wheeler County, and Jefferson County. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Court staff can be reached by telephone at (541) 447-6541, and information about the court is posted at http://courts.oregon.gov/crook. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse in Prineville during its posted business hours.

Where Crook County hears these cases

Crook County Circuit Court

260 NW 2nd Street, Prineville, OR 97754
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Crook County at a glance

Population27,336
Court sits inPrineville
Court systemOregon Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county4
Towns and cities4
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Crook County

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

Paulina, Post, Powell Butte, Prineville.

ZIP codes:

97751977529775397754

Crook County in context

Crook County is the 21st most populous of Oregon's 36 counties, with about 27,336 residents. Crook County Circuit Court, in Prineville, is about 8 miles from the Deschutes County courthouse in Redmond.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Crook County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Crook County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$35–$55
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Limited
Lawyer at hearing
Court may limit lawyers

Rules set by Oregon

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 Crook County

Filing fee
$35–$55
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Crook County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$35–$55.
Where do you file?+
At Crook County Circuit Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Crook County Circuit Court, 260 NW 2nd Street, Prineville, OR 97754. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (541) 447-6541.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Paulina, Post, Powell Butte, Prineville.

Official sources

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

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