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Money disputes up to $2,500 are settled in the Warren County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Warren 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.
Small claims are split between several hub courthouses across Warren County. The court assigns a case by ZIP code, following the defendant or the events.
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.
Warren County has 2 courthouses listed above; Warren County Justice Center is one of them. The nearest counties to Warren County are Edmonson County and Allen County.
This court works from paper filings, delivered in person or posted in. Squabble builds the packet so nothing is missing.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
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 Warren County, Kentucky, which has a population of 147,936, can file small claims cases through the Kentucky Small Claims Division, which handles disputes up to $2,500. Cases are heard at the Warren County Justice Center, located at 1001 Center St., Suite 102, in Bowling Green, 42101. The Justice Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached at (270) 746-7400, and further information is posted at https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Warren.aspx. The county also includes the communities of Alvaton, Oakland, Rockfield, Smiths Grove, and Woodburn, along with ZIP codes such as 42103, 42104, 42122, and 42171. Warren County lies near Edmonson County, Allen County, and Simpson County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims cases in this county, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse. The Warren County Courthouse at 429 E 10th Ave in Bowling Green, 42101, can be reached at (270) 843-4146.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Warren County covers these 6 towns and cities:
Alvaton, Bowling Green, Oakland, Rockfield, Smiths Grove, Woodburn.
ZIP codes:
With about 147,936 residents, Warren County ranks 4th by population among the 120 counties of Kentucky.
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.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
An attorney may appear at the hearing in Kentucky, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.
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.
Warren County has 2 courthouses listed on this page. These are the limits for Warren County, population about 147,936.
Debts up to $2,500 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Warren County has about 147,936 residents. Warren County takes in Alvaton, Bowling Green and Oakland 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.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
A brief, informal hearing, in person or, where the court offers it, by video. The judge rules at the hearing or sends the decision after.
Warren County Justice Center lists (270) 746-7400 as its number. Warren County Justice Center publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
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.
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.
Courts set their own cut-off for how many days before the hearing notice must land. The clerk gives you that date along with the hearing date.
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.
A Warren County address carries one of its 10 ZIP codes, 42101, 42102 and 42103 among them. Edmonson County and Allen County are the counties nearest to Warren County.
Every claim carries a filing window that opens when the dispute happens. Once it closes, the court can turn the case away.
| What the claim is about | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 10 years |
| Oral contract | 5 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 1 year |
Warren County, population about 147,936, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Warren County as in nearby Edmonson County and Allen County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Kentucky generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Ky. Rev. Stat. §360.010).
Want to estimate what interest adds to your claim? Use the Squabble interest calculator to see the running total before you file.
Warren County is under the same state rate as nearby Edmonson County and Allen County. It is the same rate across all 10 Warren County ZIP codes.
Verify the figure is inside the limit and that you are still within the deadline for this claim type.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File at the Warren County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $25–$65 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.
Come to the hearing in person or remotely where permitted, present the facts, and get the ruling.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
Alvaton, Bowling Green and Oakland are among the places in Warren County that filings come from. Warren County takes in filings from 10 ZIP codes, 42101 first in the list.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Alvaton, Bowling Green and Oakland are among the Warren County places a hearing can draw parties from. Warren County has about 147,936 residents.
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.
Some states permit part of the debtor's wages to be diverted to the judgment until it is cleared.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.
Edmonson County and Allen County are the counties nearest to Warren County. Alvaton, Bowling Green and Oakland are among the Warren County places a judgment debtor may live in.
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 Warren County case for you.
