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The small-claims court in Park County handles money disputes up to $6,000, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Below is what you need for a small claims case in Park 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.
Park County hears small claims at the courthouse listed here, with the venue confirmed at filing from the defendant's address or the location 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.
About 31,082 people live in Park County. Park County Courthouse, in Cody, is the courthouse listed for Park County.
Filings here are on paper, brought to the counter or posted. Squabble assembles the packet so it is complete when it arrives.
The small claims list is heard in person, at the courthouse itself.
Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.
Residents of Park County, Wyoming, can file small claims cases through the Wyoming Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $6,000. Cases are heard at the Park County Courthouse, located at 1002 Sheridan Ave in Cody, 82414. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached by phone at (307) 527-8600, and county information is available at https://parkcounty-wy.gov/. The county has a population of 31,082 and covers communities including Cody, Meeteetse, Powell, Ralston, Wapiti, and Yellowstone National Park, along with ZIP codes such as 82190, 82433, 82435, 82440, and 82450. Park County lies near Teton County, Hot Springs County, and Big Horn County. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so small claims paperwork is handled at the courthouse in Cody during the hours listed above.
Park County covers these 6 towns and cities:
Cody, Meeteetse, Powell, Ralston, Wapiti, Yellowstone National Park.
ZIP codes:
Of Wyoming's 23 counties, Park County is 8th by population at roughly 31,082 people. Park County Courthouse, in Cody, is about 55 miles from the Teton County courthouse in Jackson and 26 miles from the Big Horn County courthouse in Basin.
Counties nearest to this one:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Where the dispute arose does not set venue in this state; where they live does.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
An attorney may appear at the hearing in Wyoming, 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.
This state requires notarized filing documents. Squabble prepares them notarization-ready.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
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.
Park County Courthouse is the courthouse listed for Park County. These are the limits for Park County, population about 31,082.
If someone owes you money, up to $6,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Park County Courthouse is the Park County courthouse listed below. Park County takes in Cody, Meeteetse and Powell 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.
The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
Park County Courthouse publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Park County Courthouse lists (307) 527-8600 as its number.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself. Wyoming courts usually take delivery by the sheriff or constable or email service where the court allows it.
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.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set. Defendant must be served within 9-day window (3-12 days prior to hearing).
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.
Addresses in Park County include places such as Cody, Meeteetse and Powell. Teton County and Hot Springs County are the counties nearest to Park County.
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 type | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 10 years |
| Oral contract | 8 years |
| Property damage | 4 years |
| Personal injury | 4 years |
The same periods apply in Park County as in nearby Teton County and Hot Springs County, which are in the same state. Park County, population about 31,082, is covered by the table above.
Money owed under a contract in Wyoming generally accrues interest at 7% per year before judgment (Wyo. Stat. §40-14-106).
To see what interest has added so far, the Squabble interest calculator works out the running total.
Park County is under the same state rate as nearby Teton County and Hot Springs County. The rate above is the one for Park County, population about 31,082.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File with the Park County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $10–$30 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
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.
Park County has a population of about 31,082. Cody, Meeteetse and Powell are among the places in Park County that filings come from.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Cody, Meeteetse and Powell are among the Park County places a hearing can draw parties from. Park County Courthouse sits at the 82414 address shown above.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Where the law allows, an employer can be directed to send part of the debtor's pay to the court.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
You can also ask the court to order the debtor to appear and disclose income and assets under oath. An unpaid judgment generally keeps accruing interest at the rate state law sets until it's satisfied.
The judgment in a Park County case comes from Park County Courthouse in Cody. Teton County and Hot Springs County are the counties nearest to Park County.
Checked August 2026. Because courts revise fees, limits and procedures, confirm the current position 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 Park County case for you.
