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Small claims in Hendricks County covers money disputes up to $10,000 and runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Hendricks County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Hendricks 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.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Hendricks County Courthouse, in Danville, is the courthouse listed for Hendricks County. About 190,629 people live in Hendricks County.
This court takes small-claims filings electronically, so the case can be started from home.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
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 Hendricks County, Indiana, a county of 190,629 people that includes towns such as Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Plainfield, and North Salem, can file small claims cases through the Indiana Small Claims Court. Claims in this system are subject to a limit of $10,000. Cases are handled at the Hendricks County Courthouse, located at 51 W Main St in Danville, 46122. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by telephone at (317) 745-9305, and additional information is posted at https://www.co.hendricks.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=13. Electronic filing is available in this county. The county covers ZIP codes including 46103, 46112, 46118, 46123, and 46168, and it lies near Putnam County, Morgan County, and Boone County, so filers sometimes need to confirm which county a matter falls within before contacting the court about a case.
Hendricks County covers these 10 towns and cities:
Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, Lizton, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, Stilesville.
ZIP codes:
Hendricks County is the 8th most populous of Indiana's 92 counties, with about 190,629 residents. Hendricks County Courthouse, in Danville, is about 10 miles from the Putnam County courthouse in Greencastle and 12 miles from the Morgan County courthouse in Martinsville.
Counties nearest to this one:
This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
Two venues are usually open: where events took place, or where the other side is based.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
Indiana 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 expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
Hendricks County Courthouse is the courthouse listed for Hendricks County. Hendricks County is under the same limits as nearby Putnam County and Morgan County.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $10,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Hendricks County has about 190,629 residents. Hendricks County Courthouse is the Hendricks County courthouse listed below.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Prepare the claim form, work out which court covers it, and pay the court's charge.
The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Hendricks County Courthouse publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Hendricks County Courthouse lists (317) 745-9231 as its number.
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. delivery arranged by the court or email service where the court allows it is what courts in Indiana normally accept.
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.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date.
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.
Addresses in Hendricks County include places such as Amo, Avon and Brownsburg. Putnam County and Morgan County are the counties nearest to Hendricks County.
Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.
| Type of claim | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 10 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
Hendricks County, population about 190,629, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Hendricks County ZIP code to another, 46103 included.
Money owed under a contract in Indiana generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Ind. Code §24-4.6-1-103).
The Squabble interest calculator shows what the accrued figure comes to on top of the principal.
It is the same rate across all 10 Hendricks County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Hendricks County, population about 190,629.
Confirm the sum sits under the cap and that the time limit for this kind of claim has not run out.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File with the Hendricks County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $35–$85 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
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 →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.
Hendricks County papers go to Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville. Hendricks County takes in filings from 10 ZIP codes, 46103 first in the list.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Hendricks County Courthouse sits at the 46122 address shown above. Amo, Avon and Brownsburg are among the Hendricks County places a hearing can draw parties from.
A judgment is the court's decision. Collecting it is a separate step, with court-backed tools if the other side doesn't pay. Which tools are available depends on state law.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
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.
Putnam County and Morgan County are the counties nearest to Hendricks County. Amo, Avon and Brownsburg are among the Hendricks County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court 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 Hendricks County case for you.
