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Small Claims Court in Box Elder CountyA complete filing guide.

The small-claims court in Box Elder County handles money disputes up to $20,000, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.

Below is what you need for a small claims case in Box Elder County: the limit, filing fees, which courthouse to use, how to serve the other side, your deadlines, and how to file. When you're ready, Squabble prepares everything and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file in Box Elder County

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

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Box Elder County

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

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Brigham City
BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT
81 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT, 84302
(435) 734-3390

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 Box Elder County are handled at BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT in Brigham City. Box Elder County covers 18 ZIP codes, including the Bear River City, Brigham City and Collinston areas.

Filing

This court works from paper filings, delivered in person or posted in. Squabble builds the packet so nothing is missing.

Remote hearings

Some small claims hearings are eligible for remote appearance; availability varies by court and case type.

Evidence

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.

Local detail

Filing in Box Elder County

Box Elder County: the local picture

Residents of Box Elder County, Utah bring small claims cases through the Justice Court system, and the county's small claims matters are handled at the BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT, located at 81 North Main Street in Brigham City, 84302. The claim limit in small claims is $20,000. The court can be reached at (435) 734-3390, and information is posted at https://www.boxeldercountyut.gov/229/Justice-Court. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available. The county has a population of 64,120 and includes communities such as Brigham City, Tremonton, Garland, Corinne, Willard, Honeyville, Mantua, Snowville, Grouse Creek, and Park Valley, along with ZIP codes including 84301, 84302, 84307, 84312, 84324, and 84337. Box Elder County lies near Weber County, Davis County, and Cache County. People filing or responding to a small claims case in this county interact with the Justice Court at the Brigham City location during those posted hours.

Where Box Elder County hears these cases

BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT

81 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Box Elder County at a glance

Population64,120
Court sits inBrigham City
Court systemJustice Court
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county18
Towns and cities18
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Box Elder County

These 18 places sit inside Box Elder County:

Bear River City, Brigham City, Collinston, Corinne, Deweyville, Fielding, Garland, Grouse Creek, Honeyville, Howell, Mantua, Park Valley, Plymouth, Portage, Riverside, Snowville, Tremonton, Willard.

ZIP codes:

843018430284306843078430984311843128431384314843168432484329843308433184334843368433784340

Size and distances

Box Elder County holds about 64,120 people, 9th of the 29 counties in Utah. From Brigham City, BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT is roughly 10 miles from the Weber County courthouse in Ogden and 14 miles from the Davis County courthouse in Clearfield.

Nearby counties

Counties nearest to this one:

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The Essentials

Key limits & requirements in Box Elder County

$20,000
Maximum claim
$20,000 maximum
$60–$185
Court filing fee
The court sets it against the amount claimed
Paper
E-filing
Counter or mail filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required
Jurisdiction

What the court can and can't do

Everyday disputes over money belong in the small claims division, where the rules are simplified, and the sum in question has an upper bound.

Maximum claim

$20,000Maximum claimThe most you can sue for in Box Elder 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

A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.

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Money judgments only

A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.

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Lawyers optional

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

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You must be 18 or older

Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.

Over the limit? You can lower your claim to fit and stay in small claims, or file the full amount in regular civil court. Lowering usually means giving up the excess, so weigh it carefully.

Utah R. Small Claims P. 13 (Representation)Utah Code sec. 78A-8-102 (small claims jurisdiction)

Box Elder County is under the same limits as nearby Weber County and Davis County. BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT is the courthouse listed for Box Elder County.

What You Can Sue For

Common Box Elder County small claims cases

If someone owes you money, up to $20,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.

Box Elder County takes in Bear River City, Brigham City and Collinston and the rest of the county. Box Elder County has about 64,120 residents.

The Process

How Box Elder 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

The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.

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.

Everything below applies to a case filed in Box Elder County, at the Brigham City courthouse. BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT lists (435) 734-3390 as its number.

Service of Process

How to notify the other side

After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself.

Who delivers the papers

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.

The deadline

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

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.

Addresses in Box Elder County include places such as Bear River City, Brigham City and Collinston. Weber County and Davis County are the counties nearest to Box Elder County.

Deadlines

Utah statute of limitations

There is a cut-off for bringing a case, counted from when the dispute began. Miss it and the claim can be barred entirely.

Claim typeHow long you have
Written contract6 years
Oral contract4 years
Property damage3 years
Personal injury4 years
Deadlines run from the date of the breach, damage, or injury, and can differ for specific claim types. Confirm your specific deadline before filing.
Utah Code sec. 78B-2-309(1)(b) (six years: written contract)

They do not change from one Box Elder County ZIP code to another, 84301 included. Box Elder County, population about 64,120, is covered by the table above.

Interest

Interest on what you're owed

Money owed under a contract in Utah generally accrues interest at 10% per year before judgment (Utah Code §15-1-1).

To see what interest has added so far, the Squabble interest calculator works out the running total.

The rate above is the one for Box Elder County, population about 64,120. Box Elder County is under the same state rate as nearby Weber County and Davis County.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Box Elder 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

Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.

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File and pay the fee

File with the Box Elder County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $60–$185 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).

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Serve the defendant

Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.

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Prepare your evidence

Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.

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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

Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.

Box Elder County has a population of about 64,120. Box Elder County takes in filings from 18 ZIP codes, 84301 first in the list.

The Hearing

What to expect at your hearing

Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.

Box Elder County has about 64,120 residents. BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT sits at the 84302 address shown above.

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.

Garnishing wages

Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.

Account levy

Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.

Real property lien

Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.

The court can additionally require the debtor to appear and answer under oath about what they earn and own. An unsatisfied judgment usually carries statutory interest until it is paid.

Weber County and Davis County are the counties nearest to Box Elder County. Bear River City, Brigham City and Collinston are among the Box Elder County places a judgment debtor may live in.

FAQ

Box Elder County small claims, answered

How much can you sue for in Box Elder County small claims?+
Generally up to $20,000 in Box Elder County. Some states set a lower limit for businesses, so confirm your figure with the court.
How much is the court fee?+
The court sets the filing fee, and it rises with the amount claimed ($60–$185 in this county). A waiver of the fee exists for those who qualify.
Where do you file in Box Elder County?+
At BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE 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?+
You do not need a lawyer. The procedure is built for self-representation and most parties come alone. Utah does allow attorneys at the hearing (Utah R. Small Claims P. 13 (Representation)).
When is the hearing set?+
Scheduling differs between courts. A hearing usually lands roughly 30-60 days from the filing date, with the ruling given on the day or issued afterwards. The clerk has current dates.
How late can a claim be filed?+
Each claim type has its own: 6 years for a written contract, 4 years for an oral contract, 3 years for property damage, and 4 years for personal injury. Particular claims can run to other periods, and a filing made after the deadline can be barred.
Can you file online in Box Elder County?+
Filing in Box Elder 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 Box Elder County?+
BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT is at 81 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302. Public hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. The clerk can be reached on (435) 734-3390.
Which towns does Box Elder County cover?+
Box Elder County covers 18 towns and cities across 18 ZIP codes, including Bear River City, Brigham City, Collinston, Corinne, Deweyville, Fielding, Garland, Grouse Creek. A dispute with an address in any of them is generally handled by this county.

Official sources

Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.

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