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Shoshone County resolves money disputes up to $15,000 in the small-claims court: simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Shoshone County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.
These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Shoshone County confirms the venue from the defendant's address or where the events happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Picking the right building matters. A ZIP code lookup on the court's official locator will name it, or Squabble pinpoints it automatically. Assignments do change, so confirm it first.
The nearest counties to Shoshone County are Kootenai County and Benewah County. Shoshone County covers 12 ZIP codes, including the Avery, Calder and Clarkia areas.
Small claims can be filed electronically here, which means the case can begin without going to the counter.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Residents of Shoshone County, Idaho, a county of about 14,074 people, can file small claims cases through the Idaho Small Claims Court, which handles disputes up to $15,000. Cases are processed at the First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk, located at 700 High Bank Street in Wallace, 83873, and reachable at (208) 752-1266. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is available. The county covers communities including Kellogg, Osburn, Pinehurst, Smelterville, Mullan, Murray, Silverton, Kingston, Calder, Clarkia, Avery, and Wallace itself, along with ZIP codes such as 83837, 83849, 83850, 83867, and 83846. Shoshone County lies near Kootenai County, Benewah County, and Clearwater County. The court accepts and processes small claims filings, schedules hearings, and maintains the case records for matters brought within these dollar limits.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 12 communities:
Avery, Calder, Clarkia, Kellogg, Kingston, Mullan, Murray, Osburn, Pinehurst, Silverton, Smelterville, Wallace.
ZIP codes:
Shoshone County holds about 14,074 people, 24th of the 44 counties in Idaho. First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk in Wallace lies around 21 miles from the Kootenai County courthouse in Coeur d'Alene.
Counties nearest to this one:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, no attorneys at the hearing, 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.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.
Both sides appear without a lawyer at the hearing itself. Consulting one before or after is a separate matter.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? Claims over the cap can go two ways: cut to the limit and stay, or move to regular civil court at full value. Cutting it normally waives the excess.
They are the same across all 12 Shoshone County ZIP codes, from 83802 onward. Shoshone County is under the same limits as nearby Kootenai County and Benewah County.
Debts up to $15,000 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Shoshone County takes in Avery, Calder and Clarkia and the rest of the county. First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk is the Shoshone 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.
The defendant receives the papers through formal service and can reply or negotiate an end to it.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk lists (208) 752-1266 as its number. First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself. Idaho courts usually take delivery by delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it or certified mail.
Courts accept service by a sheriff or constable, a professional server, the clerk via certified mail, or an adult who is not party to the case. Permitted methods and charges change by county.
Every court fixes a minimum number of days between service and the hearing. The clerk will tell you what it is for your case.
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.
Kootenai County and Benewah County are the counties nearest to Shoshone County. A Shoshone County address carries one of its 12 ZIP codes, 83802, 83808 and 83812 among them.
You have a limited window to file, measured from when the dispute arose. File after it closes and your claim can be barred.
| What the claim is about | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Shoshone County ZIP code to another, 83802 included. The same periods apply in Shoshone County as in nearby Kootenai County and Benewah County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Idaho generally accrues interest at 12% per year before judgment (Idaho Code §28-22-104).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
The rate above is the one for Shoshone County, population about 14,074. It is the same rate across all 12 Shoshone County ZIP codes.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File with the Shoshone County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $30–$70 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.
Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
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 →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
Shoshone County takes in filings from 12 ZIP codes, 83802 first in the list. Shoshone County has a population of about 14,074.
The hearing is brief and informal. No lawyers take part, and the judge puts questions to each side directly.
Hearings in Shoshone County cases are listed at First Judicial District - Shoshone County Magistrate Court: Small Claims Clerk in Wallace. Shoshone County has about 14,074 residents.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
A levy lets the court reach money sitting in the debtor's bank account.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
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.
Kootenai County and Benewah County are the counties nearest to Shoshone County. Avery, Calder and Clarkia are among the Shoshone County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details before filing.
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