All civil cases are for damages for injury to individuals or personal property, penalties and contract disputes not greater than $100,000. Please view the District Court Fee Schedule for filing fees.
Civil cases must be filed with the District Court prior to service on the defendant. Individuals may represent themselves in civil proceedings or they may retain an attorney. Ex parte calendars are heard every weekday except Fridays. The court's Operations Division (CCB) also files foreign judgments. These are judgments that were awarded in another state.
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