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Hendry County resolves money disputes up to $8,000 in the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
What follows covers the maximum you can claim in Hendry County, court fees, the right courthouse, serving the defendant, the deadlines that apply, and the filing process itself. Squabble handles the documents and the filing if you want that.
Hendry 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.
Hendry County Civil Court: Small Claims - LaBelle, in LaBelle, is the courthouse listed for Hendry County. The nearest counties to Hendry County are Glades County and Collier County.
You can open a small claims case here online, without travelling to the courthouse to hand the papers in.
Remote appearance is available for some small claims hearings, depending on the court and the kind of case.
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 Hendry County, Florida, which has a population of 46,130, can bring small claims cases through the Florida County Court system. Claims are limited to $8,000. The Hendry County Civil Court: Small Claims - LaBelle is located in LaBelle at 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., 33935, and can be reached at (863)-675-5217. The county covers the communities of Clewiston, Felda, and Labelle, along with the ZIP codes 33440, 33930, 33935, and 33975. Hendry County lies near Glades County, Collier County, and Lee County. The court accepts electronic filing, so documents in a small claims case may be submitted electronically rather than only on paper. The small claims division of the county court handles disputes that fall within the 8000 dollar limit, processing filings, scheduling matters, and maintaining the case records. Questions about filing procedures or case status can be directed to the courthouse in LaBelle by telephone at the number listed above.
These 3 places sit inside Hendry County:
Clewiston, Felda, Labelle.
ZIP codes:
Of Florida's 67 counties, Hendry County is 45th by population at roughly 46,130 people. From LaBelle, Hendry County Civil Court: Small Claims - LaBelle is roughly 24 miles from the Collier County courthouse in Naples and 14 miles from the Lee County courthouse.
If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
Splitting a single claim across multiple filings to dodge the ceiling is not permitted.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
Florida permits lawyers at the hearing without requiring them. Everything is built around people presenting their own case.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
This state requires notarized filing documents. Squabble prepares them notarization-ready.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
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.
Hendry County is under the same limits as nearby Glades County and Collier County. They are the same across all 4 Hendry County ZIP codes, from 33440 onward.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $8,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Hendry County Civil Court: Small Claims - LaBelle is the Hendry County courthouse listed below. Hendry County has about 46,130 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Fill in the claim, pick the courthouse that covers the dispute, and pay what the court charges.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Hendry County Civil Court: Small Claims - LaBelle lists (863)-675-5217 as its number. Everything below applies to a case filed in Hendry County, at the LaBelle courthouse.
Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over the papers yourself. In Florida, courts typically use personal delivery by an approved server, email service where the court allows it, the sheriff or constable or delivery arranged by the court.
Who may serve depends on the court: law enforcement, a paid process server, the clerk by certified mail, or a disinterested adult. Costs and rules are local.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Hendry County address carries one of its 4 ZIP codes, 33440, 33930 and 33935 among them. Glades County and Collier County are the counties nearest to Hendry County.
There is a cut-off for bringing a case, counted from when the dispute began. Miss it and the claim can be barred entirely.
| Type of claim | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 4 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
Hendry County, population about 46,130, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Hendry County as in nearby Glades County and Collier County, which are in the same state.
In Florida, prejudgment interest follows a statutory formula rather than a fixed rate (Fla. Stat. §55.03).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
Hendry County is under the same state rate as nearby Glades County and Collier County. It is the same rate across all 4 Hendry County ZIP codes.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.
File with the Hendry County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $55–$300 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service 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.
Describe the dispute to Eleanor. Squabble drafts the paperwork, puts it through a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and lodges it with the court.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Hendry County takes in filings from 4 ZIP codes, 33440 first in the list. Hendry County papers go to Hendry County Civil Court: Small Claims - LaBelle in LaBelle.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Hendry County Civil Court: Small Claims - LaBelle sits at the 33935 address shown above. Hendry County has about 46,130 residents.
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.
Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
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.
The judgment in a Hendry County case comes from Hendry County Civil Court: Small Claims - LaBelle in LaBelle. Glades County and Collier County are the counties nearest to Hendry County.
Checked August 2026. Because courts revise fees, limits and procedures, confirm the current position before filing.
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 Hendry County case for you.
