In Haines Borough, small claims cases up to $10,000 are heard by the Alaska District Court – Haines. Here is where it is, how to reach it and how to file.
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
File at the District Court nearest where the defendant lives or works, where the injury or damage happened, or where a business does business.
If the person or business you are suing is in another borough, use that borough's court instead. See all Alaska boroughs.
Alaska doesn't require a demand letter before filing, but asking in writing first can help. Make a free demand letter.
Small Claims Complaint Get the form.
$50 for claims of $2,500 or less and $100 for larger claims. Serving the papers (certified mail or a process server) costs extra. Fee waiver: Exemption from the Payment of Fees (form TF-920).
You arrange service: send it by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt, or hire a process server (a state trooper serves where no server is available). Then file an Affidavit of Service (form SC-4).
Usually about 4 to 12 weeks after the defendant answers. The court mails the trial notice at least 15 days ahead. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
Want every detail? The full Alaska filing guide covers each stage with a checklist.
Open the filing guideSmall claims in Haines Borough are filed with the Alaska District Court – Haines, 219 Main Street, Haines, AK 99827. Phone: 907-766-2801.
Up to $10,000. You can sue for up to $10,000 plus interest and court costs. Businesses have the same limit. If your claim is bigger, you must give up the extra. Small claims can't handle evictions, land title disputes, or claims against the State of Alaska or the U.S. government.
$50 for claims of $2,500 or less and $100 for larger claims. Serving the papers (certified mail or a process server) costs extra.