Twenty-Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama

You can download small claims court forms at eforms.alacourt.gov/. Next to Form Type use the scroll down window to go to Small Claims, then click "GO". (Please make sure you make copies of this form after you have completed it. The court will need an original, a copy for each defendant and a file copy. Please type or print when completing the form.)

As a matter of law, this office cannot assist you in filling out forms (you as an individual or an attorney of your choice may do this).

The Small Claims Court is a special civil division of the District Court where individuals as well as businesses can settle disputes and disagreements. The maximum amount you may sue or be sued for is $3,000.00. Procedures are simple, informal, and inexpensive. There are no juries and you may appear before the judge with or without an attorney.

The cost of filing the case is as follows and is broken down into a fee description, amount of claim (amount of money you are seeking or claiming restitution for), and the fee charged at the time the case is filed. The fees for filing a claim with more than one defendant, additional services such as garnishments, executions, and certified mail (applicable only if service is to a post office box or out of state defendant), are listed below as well.

Any additional fees or services will be added to what the defendant owes if you (the plaintiff) win the case. Otherwise, you (the plaintiff) will be responsible for those fees accumulated over the course of the claim.

The Application for Default Judgment (signature needs to be notarized) Form number C-25 can be downloaded here.

The Default Judgment Entered By Court - Form number C-27 can be downloaded here.

Please pick up Garnishment forms from the District Clerk’s Office.