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In Washington County, money disputes up to $20,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Washington County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
There is more than one hub courthouse in Washington County. Which one takes a case turns on the defendant's address or the location of the dispute, matched by ZIP code.
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.
The nearest counties to Washington County are Iron County and Beaver County. Washington County has 2 courthouses listed above; Washington County Justice Court is one of them.
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.
Certain small claims hearings can be attended remotely. Whether yours qualifies depends on the court and the case type.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Residents of Washington County, Utah, which has a population of 207,943, can file small claims cases through the Justice Court system, where the claim limit is $20,000. The Washington County Justice Court sits at 197 E Tabernacle Street in St. George, 84770, and can be reached at (435) 301-7480 or online at https://www.washco.utah.gov/departments/justice-court/. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. A second location, the Hurricane Justice Court, is at 70 South 700 West in Hurricane, 84737, with a phone number of (435) 635-4072 and hours of 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, closed on weekends. The county covers communities including Ivins, Santa Clara, La Verkin, Toquerville, Springdale, Enterprise, and Washington, along with ZIP codes such as 84780, 84790, and 84765. Washington County lies near Iron County, Beaver County, and Kane County. Electronic filing is not available.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Washington County covers these 19 towns and cities:
Central, Dammeron Valley, Enterprise, Gunlock, Hildale, Hurricane, Ivins, La Verkin, Leeds, New Harmony, Pine Valley, Rockville, Saint George, Santa Clara, Springdale, Toquerville, Veyo, Virgin, Washington.
ZIP codes:
Washington County is the 5th most populous of Utah's 29 counties, with about 207,943 residents. From St. George, Washington County Justice Court is roughly 24 miles from the Iron County courthouse in Cedar City.
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
Two venues are usually open: where events took place, or where the other side is based.
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.
An attorney may appear at the hearing in Utah, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.
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.
Washington County is under the same limits as nearby Iron County and Beaver County. These are the limits for Washington County, population about 207,943.
This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $20,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.
Washington County has about 207,943 residents. Washington County takes in Central, Dammeron Valley and Enterprise 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.
Write up what is owed on the claim form, select the courthouse, and settle the filing fee.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Washington County Justice Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. This is the route a Washington County case takes, whether it starts in 84722 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself.
Courts accept service by a sheriff or constable, a professional server, the clerk via certified mail, or an adult who is not party to the case. Permitted methods and charges change by county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
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.
Addresses in Washington County include places such as Central, Dammeron Valley and Enterprise. Iron County and Beaver County are the counties nearest to Washington County.
A claim has to be filed inside a set period that starts when the dispute arose. After that point the court may decline to hear it.
| Type of claim | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 4 years |
The same periods apply in Washington County as in nearby Iron County and Beaver County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one Washington County ZIP code to another, 84722 included.
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 Washington County, population about 207,943. Washington County is under the same state rate as nearby Iron County and Beaver County.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File at the Washington County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $60–$185 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.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear 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 →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
A Washington County filing goes to one of 2 courthouses, Washington County Justice Court among them. Washington County takes in filings from 22 ZIP codes, 84722 first in the list.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Washington County has about 207,943 residents. Washington County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
Courts can also summon the debtor to answer questions about income and property under oath. Until the balance is paid, interest usually continues to run at the statutory rate.
Central, Dammeron Valley and Enterprise are among the Washington County places a judgment debtor may live in. Iron County and Beaver County are the counties nearest to Washington County.
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 Washington County case for you.
