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In Henry County, money disputes up to $5,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Henry County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.
Henry County runs several hub courthouses for these cases. Assignment follows the ZIP code of the defendant or of the dispute itself.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
2 courthouses serve Henry County, Henry County General District Court among them. Henry County covers 8 ZIP codes, including the Axton, Bassett and Collinsville areas.
This court takes small-claims filings on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares everything so your packet arrives filing-ready.
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 Henry County, Virginia, who wish to file a small claim can do so through the Virginia Small Claims Court, which hears cases with a claim limit of $5,000. The Henry County General District Court is located at 160 Kings Mountain Rd in Martinsville, 24112, and can be reached at (276) 634-4815. Its doors are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The Henry County Circuit Court Clerk, at 3160 Kings Mountain Rd B in Martinsville, keeps the same weekday hours and can be reached at (276) 634-4880. The county has a population of 49,385 and covers communities including Axton, Bassett, Collinsville, Fieldale, Martinsville, Ridgeway, Spencer, and Stanleytown, along with ZIP codes such as 24054, 24055, 24078, and 24148. It lies near the City of Martinsville, Franklin County, and Patrick County. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse. More information appears at http://www.henrycountyva.gov/.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Henry County covers these 8 towns and cities:
Axton, Bassett, Collinsville, Fieldale, Martinsville, Ridgeway, Spencer, Stanleytown.
ZIP codes:
Henry County is home to about 49,385 residents. Henry County General District Court in Martinsville lies around 10 miles from the Franklin County courthouse in Rocky Mount.
Counties nearest to this one:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, no attorneys at the hearing, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
Venue follows the defendant: their county, not the county of the dispute.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
Lawyers do not appear for either party at the hearing. You may speak to one before it or after it.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
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.
Henry County is under the same limits as nearby City of Martinsville and Franklin County. These are the limits for Henry County, population about 49,385.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $5,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Henry County takes in Axton, Bassett and Collinsville and the rest of the county. Henry County has about 49,385 residents.
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.
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.
This is the route a Henry County case takes, whether it starts in 24054 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Henry County General District Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
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. In Virginia, courts typically use the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it or delivery arranged by the court.
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. 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.
Addresses in Henry County include places such as Axton, Bassett and Collinsville. A Henry County address carries one of its 8 ZIP codes, 24054, 24055 and 24078 among them.
There is a cut-off for bringing a case, counted from when the dispute began. Miss it and the claim can be barred entirely.
| Kind of claim | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 5 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
Henry County, population about 49,385, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Henry County ZIP code to another, 24054 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).
To see what interest has added so far, the Squabble interest calculator works out the running total.
The rate above is the one for Henry County, population about 49,385. It is the same rate across all 8 Henry County ZIP codes.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File at the Henry County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $40–$65 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.
Turn up on the day, in person or remotely where offered, present what happened, and take the decision.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
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.
Axton, Bassett and Collinsville are among the places in Henry County that filings come from. A Henry County filing goes to one of 2 courthouses, Henry County General District Court among them.
Expect a short, informal hearing with no attorneys present. The judge asks the questions.
Axton, Bassett and Collinsville are among the Henry County places a hearing can draw parties from. Henry County has about 49,385 residents.
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.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
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.
City of Martinsville and Franklin County are the counties nearest to Henry County. Axton, Bassett and Collinsville are among the Henry 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 Henry County case for you.
