In Chilton County, small claims cases up to $6,000 are heard by the Chilton County District Court (Small Claims), Circuit Clerk's Office. Here is where it is, how to reach it and how to file.
Address: 500 2nd Ave. N., Clanton, AL 35045 · Map
Phone: 205-755-4275
Online filing: available, per the court
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
File with the District Court clerk in the county where the defendant lives or, for a business, where it does business or where the problem happened. Use the defendant's exact legal name.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Alabama counties.
Alabama doesn't require a demand letter before you file, but asking for payment in writing first is a good idea. Make a free demand letter.
Statement of Claim Get the form.
The state sets base fees of $35 (up to $1,500), $109 (up to $3,000) and $198 (up to $6,000), and each county adds local fees, so you'll usually pay about $77 to $255. For example, Bullock County charges $77, $151 and $240; Pickens County $92, $166 and $255. Extra defendants and sheriff or certified-mail service cost more. Fee waiver: Affidavit of Substantial Hardship (asks the judge to let you pay later).
The clerk sends the claim to the sheriff to deliver, or mails it by certified mail (used for P.O. boxes and out-of-state addresses). You pay the service cost when you file.
The trial is usually set about 6 to 8 weeks after the defendant's answer comes in. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
Want every detail? The full Alabama filing guide covers each stage with a checklist.
Open the filing guideSmall claims in Chilton County are filed with the Chilton County District Court (Small Claims), Circuit Clerk's Office, 500 2nd Ave. N., Clanton, AL 35045. Phone: 205-755-4275.
Up to $6,000. You can sue for up to $6,000. People and businesses have the same limit. You must be 19 or older to file on your own. Bigger claims go to the regular District Court or Circuit Court.
The state sets base fees of $35 (up to $1,500), $109 (up to $3,000) and $198 (up to $6,000), and each county adds local fees, so you'll usually pay about $77 to $255. For example, Bullock County charges $77, $151 and $240; Pickens County $92, $166 and $255. Extra defendants and sheriff or certified-mail service cost more.
Yes. The court says online filing is available for small claims. Check the court website for the e-filing system and any fees.