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The small-claims court in Morgan County handles money disputes up to $6,000, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Morgan County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
Morgan County hears small claims at the courthouse listed here, with the venue confirmed at filing from the defendant's address or the location of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.
About 126,084 people live in Morgan County. The nearest counties to Morgan County are Limestone County and Madison County.
Paper filing is the route at this court, either in person or by post. Squabble puts the documents together in the form the clerk expects.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Residents of Morgan County, Alabama, a county of 126,084 people, can bring small claims cases through the Alabama Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $6,000. Filings are handled by the Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk, located at 302 Lee St NE, 4th Floor, in Decatur, 35601. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The office can be reached at (256) 351-4790, and court information is posted at http://morgan.alacourt.gov/. Electronic filing is not available, so paperwork is handled at the courthouse. The county includes Decatur, Hartselle, Falkville, Danville, Eva, Somerville, Laceys Spring, and Valhermoso Springs, along with ZIP codes such as 35601, 35603, 35640, 35670, and 35754. Morgan County lies near Limestone County, Madison County, and Lawrence County. The small claims process in Alabama is designed for civil disputes involving amounts within the stated limit, and the clerk's office maintains the case records and filings for the county.
These 8 places sit inside Morgan County:
Danville, Decatur, Eva, Falkville, Hartselle, Laceys Spring, Somerville, Valhermoso Springs.
ZIP codes:
Morgan County holds about 126,084 people, 9th of the 67 counties in Alabama. From Decatur, Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk is roughly 7 miles from the Limestone County courthouse in Athens and 12 miles from the Madison County courthouse in Huntsville.
Counties nearest to this one:
Everyday disputes over money belong in the small claims division, where the rules are simplified, and the sum in question has an upper bound.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
Lawyers are allowed at a Alabama hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.
Over the limit? You can lower your claim to fit and stay in small claims, or file the full amount in regular civil court. Lowering usually means giving up the excess, so weigh it carefully.
Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk is the courthouse listed for Morgan County. Morgan County is under the same limits as nearby Limestone County and Madison County.
If someone owes you money, up to $6,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Morgan County takes in Danville, Decatur and Eva and the rest of the county. Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk is the Morgan County courthouse listed below.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk lists (256) 351-4790 as its number. This is the route a Morgan County case takes, whether it starts in 35601 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
Once the case is on file, the law requires the other side to be told about it formally. That step is service of process, and the papers cannot normally come from your own hand. Courts in Alabama generally rely on delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it or certified mail.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set. Can serve out-of-state defendants by certified mail. Cannot use private process server (requires special judge request and court stamp). Service at least 15 days before hearing.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Morgan County address carries one of its 12 ZIP codes, 35601, 35602 and 35603 among them. Addresses in Morgan County include places such as Danville, Decatur and Eva.
Filing is only possible for a set time after the events. Beyond it, the other side can have the claim thrown out.
| Kind of claim | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 6 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Morgan County ZIP code to another, 35601 included. The same periods apply in Morgan County as in nearby Limestone County and Madison County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Alabama generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Ala. Code §8-8-1, §8-8-8).
The Squabble interest calculator shows what the accrued figure comes to on top of the principal.
It is the same rate across all 12 Morgan County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Morgan County, population about 126,084.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File with the Morgan County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $50–$75 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.
Turn up on the day, in person or remotely where offered, present what happened, and take the decision.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
Morgan County has a population of about 126,084. Danville, Decatur and Eva are among the places in Morgan County that filings come from.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Morgan County has about 126,084 residents. Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk sits at the 35601 address shown above.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the state.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.
Limestone County and Madison County are the counties nearest to Morgan County. The judgment in a Morgan County case comes from Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk in Decatur.
Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Morgan County case for you.
