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Small claims in Jefferson County covers money disputes up to $7,000 and runs on simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Jefferson 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. Jefferson 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.
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.
About 13,304 people live in Jefferson County. Small claims filings from Jefferson County are handled at Jefferson County District Court in Boulder.
Paper filing is the route at this court, either in person or by post. Squabble puts the documents together in the form the clerk expects.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
Copies of the evidence go to the judge and to the other party, and some courts allow it to be sent in electronically beforehand.
Residents of Jefferson County, Montana, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Montana Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $7,000. Cases are heard at the Jefferson County District Court, located at 201 W Centennial Ave in Boulder, 59632. The court office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by phone at (406) 225-4042, and further information is posted at https://jeffersoncounty-mt.gov/district-court/. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse. Jefferson County has a population of 13,304 and includes the communities of Basin, Boulder, Cardwell, Clancy, Jefferson City, and Whitehall, along with ZIP codes such as 59631, 59634, 59638, 59721, and 59759. The county lies near Silver Bow County, Broadwater County, and Deer Lodge County, and the Boulder courthouse serves the residents and disputes arising within Jefferson County itself.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 6 communities:
Basin, Boulder, Cardwell, Clancy, Jefferson City, Whitehall.
ZIP codes:
Jefferson County is the 15th most populous of Montana's 56 counties, with about 13,304 residents. Jefferson County District Court in Boulder lies around 13 miles from the Silver Bow County courthouse in Butte.
Counties nearest to this one:
Everyday disputes over money belong in the small claims division, where the rules are simplified, no attorneys at the hearing, and the sum in question has an upper bound.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
Lawyers do not appear for either party at the hearing. You may speak to one before it or after it.
Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.
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.
Jefferson County District Court is the courthouse listed for Jefferson County. These are the limits for Jefferson County, population about 13,304.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $7,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Jefferson County District Court is the Jefferson County courthouse listed below. Jefferson County has about 13,304 residents.
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.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
Jefferson County District Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Jefferson County District Court lists (406) 225-4042 as its number.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself. Courts in Montana generally rely on the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it, delivery arranged by the court or certified mail.
Who may serve depends on the court: law enforcement, a paid process server, the clerk by certified mail, or a disinterested adult. Costs and rules are local.
There is a deadline, counted backwards from the hearing, by which the defendant must have the papers. Ask the clerk for it when the date is assigned.
The person who delivered the papers signs a proof of service. That document goes to the court ahead of 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 Jefferson County address carries one of its 6 ZIP codes, 59631, 59632 and 59634 among them. Silver Bow County and Broadwater County are the counties nearest to Jefferson County.
You have a limited window to file, measured from when the dispute arose. File after it closes and your claim can be barred.
| Claim type | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 5 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
The same periods apply in Jefferson County as in nearby Silver Bow County and Broadwater County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one Jefferson County ZIP code to another, 59631 included.
Money owed under a contract in Montana generally accrues interest at 10% per year before judgment (Mont. Code §27-1-211, §31-1-106).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
The rate above is the one for Jefferson County, population about 13,304. Jefferson County is under the same state rate as nearby Silver Bow County and Broadwater County.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File with the Jefferson County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $20–$30 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Come to the hearing in person or remotely where permitted, present the facts, and get the ruling.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
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.
Basin, Boulder and Cardwell are among the places in Jefferson County that filings come from. Jefferson County papers go to Jefferson County District Court in Boulder.
Expect a short, informal hearing with no attorneys present. The judge asks the questions.
Jefferson County District Court sits at the 59632 address shown above. Jefferson County has about 13,304 residents.
The decision settles who owes what. Turning it into money is a separate stage, and the tools the court makes available differ by state.
Some states permit part of the debtor's wages to be diverted to the judgment until it is cleared.
With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.
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 Jefferson County case comes from Jefferson County District Court in Boulder. Silver Bow County and Broadwater County are the counties nearest to Jefferson 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 Jefferson County case for you.
