Where to File a Suit

A Small Claims case is normally filed in the precinct where the Defendant lives. Under some circumstances, you may have a choice of courts in which to bring a claim.  For example, if the Defendant lives in one precinct but contracted to perform services in another precinct, either the precinct where the defendant lives or the precinct where the work was performed can be selected as the place to bring suit.

You can find the appropriate Justice of the Peace precinct (if you have a valid street address) by using the Jurisdiction Finder. Although the Jurisdiction Finder primarily delivers sample ballots and places to vote, it will also list various jurisdictions for an address.