FAQ: Civil Division
What's the cost for filing a new compaint?
What's the monetary limit for filing?
When is Small Claim Court held?
When is Eviction/Forcible Entry Court held?
Can I file my claim in your Court?
When are Debtor's Examinations, Citation and Garnishment Hearings?
What's the cost for filing a new compaint?
Civil - $110.00 one defendant & $10.00 for each additional.
Small Claims - $50.00 one defendant & $10.00 for each additional.
Updated: October 1, 2005
What's the monetary limit for filing?
Civil Cases - $15,000
Small Claims - $3,000
Updated: December 28, 2001
When is Small Claim Court held?
Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1-A.
Updated: December 28, 2001
When is Eviction/Forcible Entry Court held?
Friday at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1-A.
Updated: December 28, 2001
Can I file my claim in your Court?
If the person you file against lives in the City of Dayton, or the transaction took place within the City Limits.
Updated: December 28, 2001
When are Debtor's Examinations, Citation and Garnishment Hearings?
Thursdays in Courtroom 1-A Garnishments at 8:30 a.m.
Citation and Debtor's Exams at 9:00 a.m.
Updated: December 28, 2001