Effective September 20, 2021, Iron County Justice Court’s Small Claims cases will be handled through a new process, Online Dispute Resolution, or ODR. Visit ODR Pilot Project web page. Additionally, Supreme Court Standing Order No. 13 is the most valuable resource for information on this new process.
The Iron County Justice Court has jurisdiction over small claims cases if the defendant (the person being sued) resided in Iron County or if the debt arose within the Iron County limits. If you have further questions, you can go directly to UT Courts Small Claims site or consult an attorney of your choosing. Additionally, refer to the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure for addtional insight
Small claims can be filed for a claim up to $15,000.00. The claim must be for actual damages.
| Claims Amounts | Fee |
|---|---|
| $2,000 or less | $60 |
| $2,001 - $7,500 | $100 |
| $7,501 - $15,000 | $185.00 |
After the Affidavit and Summons is filed with the court, the plaintiff (the person filing the claim) is responsible to serve the defendant with notice of the suit and the trial date. It is the Plaintiff's responsibility to provide proof of service to the Court at least 20 days prior to the scheduled Small Claim Trial date.
Filing a Small Claims Case using ODR (Online Dispute Resolution)
All email communications to the Court, need to be directed to: [email protected]
Filing a small claims case in the Iron County Justice Court requires participation in ODR, you must use this Small Claims Affidavit and Summons:
Checklist for Completing ODR Small Claims Affidavit and Summons
Suing a Business in a Small Claims Court
Military Service Declaration
REQUIRED when filing Affidavit and Summons. Website to verify active military service record is listed on this form.
To log into or register your ODR account go to pubapps.utcourts.gov
Request to be Excused from Online Dispute Resolution
If no agreement was reached in the ODR, facilitation portion of the Small Claim process, you will need to prepare for Trial and a Court date will be set.
Small Claims Reminders for Trial Readiness
Additional ODR Forms
Military Service Declaration
Default Judgment will only be considered if a Military Service Declaration was filed at initial filing of Affidavit and Summons.
Military Service Declaration
Required when filing Affidavit and Summons. Website to verify active military service record is listed on this form.
Additional ODR Forms
Judgment Debtor’s Property
Hours and Contact
- Brent Dunlap – Judge
- Lori Eichelberger – Court Administrator
- 82 N 100 E #101, Cedar City, UT 84720
- Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M
- Closed Friday 1 P.M - 2 P.M
- 435-865-5335
- [email protected]