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Pike County resolves money disputes up to $10,000 in the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Pike 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.
Pike 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.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Pike County Small Claims Court, in Petersburg, is the courthouse listed for Pike County. About 12,116 people live in Pike County.
Electronic filing is accepted for small claims at this court, so the opening papers need not be delivered in person.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Pike County, Indiana, with a population of 12,116, is served by the Pike County Small Claims Court, located at 801 Main St in Petersburg, 47567, and reachable by phone at (812) 354-8480. The court operates as part of the Indiana Small Claims Court system, which handles claims up to $10,000. Its jurisdiction covers communities across the county, including Otwell, Petersburg, Spurgeon, Stendal, Velpen, and Winslow, and ZIP codes such as 47564, 47567, 47584, 47585, 47590, and 47598. Pike County lies near Gibson County, Knox County, and Dubois County. Electronic filing is available for small claims cases in this county, in addition to filings made at the courthouse in Petersburg. The court receives and processes small claims filings, schedules hearings, and issues judgments in cases that fall within the 10000 dollar limit. Questions about filing procedures, case status, or court scheduling can be directed to the Pike County Small Claims Court at the Petersburg address or telephone number listed above.
Pike County covers these 6 towns and cities:
Otwell, Petersburg, Spurgeon, Stendal, Velpen, Winslow.
ZIP codes:
Pike County holds about 12,116 people, 84th of the 92 counties in Indiana.
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
You can generally file where the dispute happened or where the other party lives.
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.
Indiana allows attorneys at the hearing, but none is required. The procedures are designed for self-representation.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
They are the same across all 6 Pike County ZIP codes, from 47564 onward. These are the limits for Pike County, population about 12,116.
Where money is owed and the sum is no more than $10,000, this is the right court. The following disputes are the common ones.
Pike County has about 12,116 residents. Pike County takes in Otwell, Petersburg and Spurgeon and the rest of the county.
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.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Pike County Small Claims Court lists (812) 354-8480 as its number. Everything below applies to a case filed in Pike County, at the Petersburg courthouse.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed. The usual route in Indiana is delivery arranged by the court or email service where the court allows it.
Depending on the court: the sheriff or constable, a professional process server, the clerk by certified mail, or another adult who isn't part of the case. Methods and costs vary 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.
Whoever serves the papers completes a proof of service, which is filed with the court before the hearing.
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 Pike County include places such as Otwell, Petersburg and Spurgeon. A Pike County address carries one of its 6 ZIP codes, 47564, 47567 and 47584 among them.
Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.
| Claim type | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 10 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
The same periods apply in Pike County as in nearby Gibson County and Knox County, which are in the same state. Pike County, population about 12,116, is covered by the table above.
Money owed under a contract in Indiana generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Ind. Code §24-4.6-1-103).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
The rate above is the one for Pike County, population about 12,116. Pike County is under the same state rate as nearby Gibson County and Knox County.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File with the Pike County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $35–$85 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.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
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 →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.
Pike County papers go to Pike County Small Claims Court in Petersburg. Otwell, Petersburg and Spurgeon are among the places in Pike County that filings come from.
Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.
Pike County has about 12,116 residents. Otwell, Petersburg and Spurgeon are among the Pike County places a hearing can draw parties from.
Winning and being paid are two different things. The judgment records what is owed; collecting it is its own process, backed by court remedies that vary from state to state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.
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.
Otwell, Petersburg and Spurgeon are among the Pike County places a judgment debtor may live in. Gibson County and Knox County are the counties nearest to Pike County.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
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 Pike County case for you.
