FAQ: Civil Division

What's the cost for filing a new complaint?

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 complaint?

Civil - $113.00 one defendant & $10.00 for each additional.

Small Claims - $53.00 one defendant & $10.00 for each additional.

Updated: October 1, 2005 TOP

What's the monetary limit for filing?

Civil Cases - $15,000

Small Claims - $3,000

Updated: December 28, 2001 TOP

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 TOP

When is Eviction/Forcible Entry Court held?

Friday at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1-A.

Updated: December 28, 2001 TOP

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 TOP

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 TOP

important numbers:

Clerk of Court:
937-333-4300

Court Administration:
937-333-4338
FAX: 937-333-4494

Central Payments:
937-333-4302
FAX: 937-333-4468

Civil Division:
937-333-4471
FAX: 937-333-4468

Criminal Division:
937-333-4315
FAX: 937-333-4490

Traffic Division:
937-333-4310
FAX: 937-333-7588

Jury Information:
937-333-4448
FAX: 937-333-4468

Probation Services:
937-333-4375

Warrant Enforcement:
937-333-4339