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Small claims in Augusta County covers money disputes up to $5,000 and runs on simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
Below is what you need for a small claims case in Augusta 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.
Small claims in Augusta 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 Augusta County are handled at Augusta County Circuit Court in Staunton. The nearest counties to Augusta County are City of Staunton and City of Waynesboro.
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.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Residents of Augusta County, Virginia, a county of 78,622 people, can bring small claims cases through the Virginia Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $5,000. The Augusta County Circuit Court is located at 1 E Johnson St in Staunton, 24401, and can be reached at (540) 245-5321. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, and additional information is posted at http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/augusta/home.html. The county includes communities such as Fishersville, Stuarts Draft, Verona, Weyers Cave, Churchville, and Craigsville, along with ZIP codes including 22939, 24477, 24482, 24486, and 24421. Augusta County lies near the City of Staunton, the City of Waynesboro, and the City of Harrisonburg, each of which is a separate jurisdiction. The clerk's office at the courthouse handles filings during posted business hours, and the court hears cases within the limits set for the small claims system.
Augusta County covers these 20 towns and cities:
Augusta Springs, Churchville, Craigsville, Crimora, Deerfield, Fishersville, Fort Defiance, Greenville, Lyndhurst, Middlebrook, Mint Spring, Mount Sidney, Mount Solon, New Hope, Steeles Tavern, Stuarts Draft, Swoope, Verona, West Augusta, Weyers Cave.
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About 78,622 people live in Augusta County. Augusta County Circuit Court, in Staunton, is about 12 miles from the City of Harrisonburg courthouse in Harrisonburg.
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This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, no attorneys at the hearing, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
This state ties venue to the defendant's residence rather than to the events.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
No attorney appears for either party at the hearing. Advice can be taken beforehand or afterwards.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
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.
Augusta County Circuit Court is the courthouse listed for Augusta County. These are the limits for Augusta County, population about 78,622.
This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $5,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.
Augusta County Circuit Court is the Augusta County courthouse listed below. Augusta County takes in Augusta Springs, Churchville and Craigsville 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.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Augusta County Circuit Court lists (540) 245-5321 as its number. This is the route an Augusta County case takes, whether it starts in 22843 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
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. Virginia courts usually take delivery by the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it or delivery arranged by the court.
A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date. Sheriff service: $12 extra, court handles it. ABC has issues sending Proof of service before hearing (wet signature requirement).
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
An Augusta County address carries one of its 20 ZIP codes, 22843, 22939 and 22952 among them. Addresses in Augusta County include places such as Augusta Springs, Churchville and Craigsville.
Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.
| Type of claim | Time limit to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 5 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
Augusta County, population about 78,622, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Augusta County ZIP code to another, 22843 included.
Money owed under a contract in Virginia generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Va. Code §8.01-382, §6.2-302).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
It is the same rate across all 20 Augusta County ZIP codes. Augusta County is under the same state rate as nearby City of Staunton and City of Waynesboro.
Confirm the sum sits under the cap and that the time limit for this kind of claim has not run out.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File with the Augusta County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $40–$65 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
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 →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.
Augusta County papers go to Augusta County Circuit Court in Staunton. Augusta Springs, Churchville and Craigsville are among the places in Augusta County that filings come from.
Expect a short, informal hearing with no attorneys present. The judge asks the questions.
Augusta Springs, Churchville and Craigsville are among the Augusta County places a hearing can draw parties from. Augusta County Circuit Court sits at the 24401 address shown above.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Some states permit part of the debtor's wages to be diverted to the judgment until it is cleared.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
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.
City of Staunton and City of Waynesboro are the counties nearest to Augusta County. Augusta Springs, Churchville and Craigsville are among the Augusta County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.
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 Augusta County case for you.
