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Small Claims Court in Campbell CountyA complete filing guide.

Small claims in Campbell County covers money disputes up to $2,500 and runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.

What follows covers the maximum you can claim in Campbell 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.

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Local Courts

Where to file in Campbell County

These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Campbell County confirms the venue from the defendant's address or where the events happened.

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Campbell County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Newport
Campbell County Circuit Court
330 York St #8, Newport, KY, 41071

Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

About 94,008 people live in Campbell County. Small claims filings from Campbell County are handled at Campbell County Circuit Court in Newport.

Filing

Small claims are filed here on paper, at the counter or through the mail. Squabble prepares the full packet before it goes.

Hearings

Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.

Documents and proof

Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.

County facts

Filing in Campbell County

Small claims in Campbell County

Residents of Campbell County, Kentucky, which has a population of 94,008, can file small claims cases through the Kentucky Small Claims Division, which handles disputes with a claim limit of $2,500. Cases are heard at the Campbell County Circuit Court, located at 330 York St #8 in Newport, 41071. The court can be reached by phone at (859) 292-6314, and further information is posted at https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Campbell.aspx. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse. The county includes the communities of Alexandria, Bellevue, California, Dayton, Fort Thomas, Melbourne, Newport, and Silver Grove, along with ZIP codes such as 41001, 41007, 41059, 41073, 41075, and 41076. Campbell County lies near Kenton County, Pendleton County, and Boone County, each of which has its own court locations.

Campbell County court locations

Campbell County Circuit Court

330 York St #8, Newport, KY 41071
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Campbell County at a glance

Population94,008
Court sits inNewport
Court systemKentucky Small Claims Division
Claim limit$2,500
ZIP codes in county11
Towns and cities8
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Campbell County

Campbell County covers these 8 towns and cities:

Alexandria, Bellevue, California, Dayton, Fort Thomas, Melbourne, Newport, Silver Grove.

ZIP codes:

4100141007410594107141072410734107441075410764108541099

Campbell County in context

Campbell County holds about 94,008 people, 9th of the 120 counties in Kentucky. Campbell County Circuit Court sits about 6 miles from the Boone County courthouse in Burlington.

Nearby counties

Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:

Sources for Campbell County

The Essentials

Key limits & requirements in Campbell County

$2,500
Maximum claim
$2,500 is the cap
$25–$65
Court filing fee
Court-set, rising with the claim
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required
Jurisdiction

What the court can and can't do

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

$2,500Maximum claimThe most you can sue for in Campbell County small claims
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Where you can file

The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.

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No claim splitting

You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.

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Money judgments only

The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.

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Lawyers optional

An attorney may appear at the hearing in Kentucky, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.

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An adult brings the claim

Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.

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.

Ky. Rev. Stat. sec. 24A.240(1)

They are the same across all 11 Campbell County ZIP codes, from 41001 onward. These are the limits for Campbell County, population about 94,008.

What You Can Sue For

Common Campbell County small claims cases

Debts up to $2,500 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.

Campbell County has about 94,008 residents. Campbell County takes in Alexandria, Bellevue and California and the rest of the county.

The Process

How Campbell County's small claims division works

It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.

Step 01

File your claim

Set out the claim on the court's form, identify the correct courthouse, and pay the fee.

Step 02

Serve & respond

Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.

Step 03

Hearing & decision

A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.

This is the route a Campbell County case takes, whether it starts in 41001 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Campbell County Circuit Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.

Service of Process

How to notify the other side

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.

Who is allowed to serve

A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.

The cut-off

Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.

Recording the delivery

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.

Addresses in Campbell County include places such as Alexandria, Bellevue and California. A Campbell County address carries one of its 11 ZIP codes, 41001, 41007 and 41059 among them.

Deadlines

Kentucky statute of limitations

Every claim carries a filing window that opens when the dispute happens. Once it closes, the court can turn the case away.

Claim typeFiling deadline
Written contract10 years
Oral contract5 years
Property damage2 years
Personal injury1 year
Time is counted from when the contract was broken, the property harmed or the injury caused. Particular claims can carry different periods, so confirm yours.
Ky. Rev. Stat. sec. 413.160Ky. Rev. Stat. sec. 413.090(2)Ky. Rev. Stat. sec. 413.120(1)Ky. Rev. Stat. sec. 413.140(1)(a)

Campbell County, population about 94,008, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Campbell County as in nearby Kenton County and Pendleton County, which are in the same state.

Interest

Interest on what you're owed

Money owed under a contract in Kentucky generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Ky. Rev. Stat. §360.010).

Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.

It is the same rate across all 11 Campbell County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Campbell County, population about 94,008.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Campbell County

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Confirm your claim qualifies

Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.

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Prepare the claim form

Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.

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File and pay the fee

File with the Campbell County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $25–$65 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).

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Serve the defendant

With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.

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Prepare your evidence

Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.

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Attend the hearing

Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.

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Forms you'll see

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.

Alexandria, Bellevue and California are among the places in Campbell County that filings come from. Campbell County takes in filings from 11 ZIP codes, 41001 first in the list.

The Hearing

What to expect at your hearing

The hearing is brief and informal. The judge asks the questions, and most people speak for themselves.

Campbell County Circuit Court sits at the 41071 address shown above. Campbell County has about 94,008 residents.

After a Judgment

Collecting after a judgment

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.

Taking it from wages

Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.

Bank levy

With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.

Securing it against property

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 Campbell County case comes from Campbell County Circuit Court in Newport. Kenton County and Pendleton County are the counties nearest to Campbell County.

FAQ

Campbell County small claims, answered

How much can you sue for in Campbell County small claims?+
Generally up to $2,500 in Campbell County. Some states set a lower limit for businesses, so confirm your figure with the court.
How much is the court fee?+
Fees come from the court and follow the size of the claim, $25–$65 here. The court waives the fee for people who meet its criteria.
Where do you file in Campbell County?+
At Campbell County Circuit Court. The court confirms the location when the papers go in, using the defendant's address or where events took place.
Do people represent themselves?+
It is allowed, but not required. Small claims is designed for people representing themselves, and that is how most parties appear. Kentucky does allow attorneys at the hearing (Ky. Rev. Stat. sec. 24A.240(1)).
When is the hearing set?+
Most cases reach a hearing in about 30-60 days from filing, though this moves with each court's caseload. Decisions come at the hearing or in writing later.
How late can a claim be filed?+
The period varies with the claim: 10 years for a written contract, 5 years for an oral contract, 2 years for property damage, and 1 year for personal injury. Specific claim types can differ; filing after the deadline can bar your claim.
Can you file online in Campbell County?+
Filing in Campbell County is done on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares and files the paperwork for you either way.
Where is the courthouse in Campbell County?+
Campbell County Circuit Court is at 330 York St #8, Newport, KY 41071. Public hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. The clerk can be reached on (859) 292-6314.
Which towns does Campbell County cover?+
Campbell County covers 8 towns and cities across 11 ZIP codes, including Alexandria, Bellevue, California, Dayton, Fort Thomas, Melbourne, Newport, Silver Grove. A dispute with an address in any of them is generally handled by this county.

Official sources

Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.

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