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In Grand County, money disputes up to $20,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Grand 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.
One courthouse takes small claims for Grand County, shown below. The court checks the location against the defendant's address and the place of the dispute.
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.
The nearest counties to Grand County are Emery County and Carbon County. Grand County covers 3 ZIP codes, including the Cisco, Moab and Thompson areas.
This court takes small-claims filings on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares everything so your packet arrives filing-ready.
A remote appearance is possible for some hearings here; courts differ on which cases qualify.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Small claims cases in Grand County, Utah, are heard in the Justice Court system, and the Grand County Justice Court sits in Moab at 125 East Center St., 84532. The court handles claims up to $20,000. Grand County has a population of 9,788 and includes the communities of Cisco, Moab, and Thompson, along with the ZIP codes 84515, 84532, and 84540. It lies near Emery County, Carbon County, and Uintah County. The courthouse listing shows the location as open 24 hours Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled in paper form at the court. Questions about filing procedures, fees, or hearing schedules can be directed to the court by telephone at (435) 259-1334, and further information is posted at https://www.grandcountyutah.net/584/Justice-Court. Court staff can describe the process and provide forms, though they do not offer legal advice about individual disputes.
Grand County covers these 3 towns and cities:
Cisco, Moab, Thompson.
ZIP codes:
With about 9,788 residents, Grand County ranks 22nd by population among the 29 counties of Utah. Grand County Justice Court in Moab lies around 65 miles from the Uintah County courthouse in Vernal.
Counties nearest to this one:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
You can generally file where the dispute happened or where the other party lives.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.
Utah permits lawyers at the hearing without requiring them. Everything is built around people presenting their own case.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
They are the same across all 3 Grand County ZIP codes, from 84515 onward. These are the limits for Grand County, population about 9,788.
This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $20,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.
Grand County has about 9,788 residents. Grand County takes in Cisco, Moab and Thompson 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.
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.
Grand County Justice Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Grand County Justice Court lists (435) 259-1334 as its number.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed.
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.
Every court fixes a minimum number of days between service and the hearing. The clerk will tell you what it is for your case.
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.
A Grand County address carries one of its 3 ZIP codes, 84515, 84532 and 84540 among them. Emery County and Carbon County are the counties nearest to Grand County.
The right to bring a claim expires. The period is measured from the moment the dispute arose, and once it has run the court can refuse the case.
| Claim type | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 4 years |
Grand County, population about 9,788, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Grand County as in nearby Emery County and Carbon County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Utah generally accrues interest at 10% per year before judgment (Utah Code §15-1-1).
The Squabble interest calculator shows what the accrued figure comes to on top of the principal.
It is the same rate across all 3 Grand County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Grand County, population about 9,788.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File with the Grand 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).
Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Describe the dispute to Eleanor. Squabble drafts the paperwork, puts it through a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and lodges it with the court.
Start for FREE →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.
Grand County takes in filings from 3 ZIP codes, 84515 first in the list. Cisco, Moab and Thompson are among the places in Grand County that filings come from.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Cisco, Moab and Thompson are among the Grand County places a hearing can draw parties from. Grand County Justice Court sits at the 84532 address shown above.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Lodging the judgment with the county can create a lien over property the debtor owns.
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.
Emery County and Carbon County are the counties nearest to Grand County. Cisco, Moab and Thompson are among the Grand County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court 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 Grand County case for you.
