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In Morton County, money disputes up to $15,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
What follows covers the maximum you can claim in Morton 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.
Small claims in Morton County are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case based on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened.
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.
Small claims filings from Morton County are handled at Morton County District Court in Mandan. The nearest counties to Morton County are Grant County and Sioux County.
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 hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Residents of Morton County, North Dakota, a county of about 34,194 people, can bring small claims cases through the North Dakota Small Claims Court, which handles claims of up to $15,000. Cases are heard at the Morton County District Court, located at 210 2nd Ave NW in Mandan, ZIP code 58554. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached at (701) 667-3358, and court location information is posted at https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/morton-county. This court serves communities across the county, including Mandan, New Salem, Glen Ullin, Hebron, Flasher, Almont, Saint Anthony, and Solen, covering ZIP codes such as 58520, 58535, 58563, and 58631. Morton County lies near Grant County, Sioux County, and Oliver County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse in Mandan during its posted business hours.
These 8 places sit inside Morton County:
Almont, Flasher, Glen Ullin, Hebron, Mandan, New Salem, Saint Anthony, Solen.
ZIP codes:
Morton County holds about 34,194 people, 6th of the 53 counties in North Dakota.
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.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.
Lawyers are allowed at a North Dakota hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
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.
Morton County is under the same limits as nearby Grant County and Sioux County. These are the limits for Morton County, population about 34,194.
Where money is owed and the sum is no more than $15,000, this is the right court. The following disputes are the common ones.
Morton County District Court is the Morton County courthouse listed below. Morton County takes in Almont, Flasher and Glen Ullin 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.
Fill in the claim, pick the courthouse that covers the dispute, and pay what the court charges.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
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 Morton County case takes, whether it starts in 58520 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Everything below applies to a case filed in Morton County, at the Mandan courthouse.
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. the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it, delivery arranged by the court or certified mail is what courts in North Dakota normally accept.
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. Service must be completed at least 3 days before hearing.
After delivery, the server fills out a proof of service, and that goes on the court file 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.
Grant County and Sioux County are the counties nearest to Morton County. Addresses in Morton County include places such as Almont, Flasher and Glen Ullin.
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 | 6 years |
| Property damage | 6 years |
| Personal injury | 6 years |
They do not change from one Morton County ZIP code to another, 58520 included. Morton County, population about 34,194, is covered by the table above.
Money owed under a contract in North Dakota generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (N.D. Cent. Code §47-14-05).
The Squabble interest calculator shows what the accrued figure comes to on top of the principal.
It is the same rate across all 8 Morton County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Morton County, population about 34,194.
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 Morton County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $20–$40 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.
Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
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 →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.
Almont, Flasher and Glen Ullin are among the places in Morton County that filings come from. Morton County has a population of about 34,194.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Hearings in Morton County cases are listed at Morton County District Court in Mandan. Morton County has about 34,194 residents.
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.
Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
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.
Grant County and Sioux County are the counties nearest to Morton County. Almont, Flasher and Glen Ullin are among the Morton County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details 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 Morton County case for you.
