Small Claims
Learn how to file or respond to a small claims case, required forms, and information about the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) process.
Overview
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
Effective September 20, 2021, Iron County Justice Court small claims cases are handled through Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). See Standing Order No. 13 (PDF) for details.
The Court has jurisdiction if the defendant resides in Iron County or if the debt arose here. For more information, visit the Utah Courts Small Claims site or consult an attorney. You may also review the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.
External links may open on Utah Courts websites.
Filing Limits & Fees
Small claims can be filed for actual damages up to $20,000.
| Claim Amount | Fee |
|---|---|
| $2,000 or less | $60 |
| $2,001 – $7,500 | $100 |
| $7,501 – $20,000 | $185 |
After the Affidavit and Summons is filed, the plaintiff must serve the defendant with notice of the suit and trial date, and provide proof of service at least 20 days before trial.
Contact
Email communications to the Court should be directed to: [email protected]
Note: ODR participation is required unless you are excused.
Filing a Case via ODR
Use the ODR Small Claims Affidavit & Summons to start your case. If no agreement is reached through facilitation, you’ll prepare for trial and receive a court date.
Small Claims (Non-ODR) — If Excused
If excused from ODR, use the following forms:
Additional ODR Forms
Settlement Enforcement Forms
Military Service Declaration
Required when filing the Affidavit and Summons. A website to verify an active military service record is listed on this form.
Post-Judgment Forms
For additional forms, visit the Utah Courts Form Library.
Counterclaim Forms
Motions, Orders, and Checklists
Postpone a Hearing
Dismiss a Case
Set Aside a Judgment
Satisfaction, Proof of Service, and Related Forms
Satisfaction of Judgment — PLA
Motion to Declare the Judgment Satisfied — DEF
Order to Declare the Judgment Satisfied — DEF
Proof of Service
PLA = Plaintiff, DEF = Defendant.
Appeal Forms
Collecting on a Judgment
This guide explains common options for collecting a small claims judgment.
Creditor Checklist
Judgment Debtor’s Property
Garnishment and Writs
These forms are commonly used for garnishment and related writs.
- Checklist (PDF)
- Employment Verification (PDF)
- Response to Employment Verification (PDF)
- Judgment Information Statement (PDF)
- Application for Writ of Garnishment (PDF)
- Writ of Garnishment & Instructions (PDF)
- Writ of Continuing Garnishment & Instructions (PDF)
- Garnishee Answers for Earnings (PDF)
- Garnishee Answers for Property other than Earnings (PDF)
- Notice of Garnishment & Exemptions (PDF)
- Reply & Request for Hearing (PDF)
- Motion to Show Cause (PDF)
- Order to Show Cause (PDF)