In Hot Springs County, small claims cases up to $6,000 are heard by the Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial District, Hot Springs County. Here is where it is, how to reach it and how to file.
Address: 417 Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443 · Map
Phone: 307-864-5161
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
The circuit court in the county where the defendant lives, or where the claim arose.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Wyoming counties.
Your small claims affidavit must say you asked the defendant to pay and they refused. Make a free demand letter.
Small Claims Affidavit Get the form.
$10 to file. Service by the sheriff or a process server costs extra, charged per defendant and per attempt. Fee waiver: Ask the circuit court clerk about waiving fees if you can't afford them..
The sheriff or a private process server delivers the papers in person. For in-state defendants, the court may serve by certified mail instead.
Most cases are set within about a month. Some courts hear small claims only on certain weekdays. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
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Open the filing guideSmall claims in Hot Springs County are filed with the Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial District, Hot Springs County, 417 Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443. Phone: 307-864-5161.
Up to $6,000. You can sue for up to $6,000 in money or debts. To use small claims for a bigger claim, you must give up the amount over $6,000.
$10 to file. Service by the sheriff or a process server costs extra, charged per defendant and per attempt.