Small claims court in Garfield County, Utah
In Garfield County, small claims cases up to $20,000 are heard by more than one court: 1 other justice court in the county. File with the one that serves the area where the defendant lives or does business, or where the problem happened.
Not sure which court? Call the clerk: 435-676-1115 (Garfield County Justice Court) or see Official court directory.
Where to file in Garfield County
Garfield County Justice Court
Address: 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759 · Map
Phone: 435-676-1115
Cities run their own justice courts; file in the court for the city where the defendant lives or the problem happened, and use the county justice court for unincorporated areas (some cities contract with another city's or the county's court).
All 2 small claims courts in Garfield County:
- Garfield County Justice Court
- Panguitch Justice Court
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
Is this the right county?
Usually the justice court where the defendant lives or where the problem happened. Some cities share another city's or the county's justice court.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Utah counties.
How to file in Garfield County
Ask for payment in writing
Utah doesn't require a demand before filing small claims, but asking for payment first can settle things faster. Make a free demand letter.
Fill out the claim form
Small Claims Affidavit and Summons (ODR version in Online Dispute Resolution courts).
File it with the right court and pay the fee
$60 for claims up to $2,000, $100 up to $7,500, and $185 up to $20,000. Serving the papers costs extra. Fee waiver: Request a fee waiver from the court (see the Utah Courts fee waiver page)..
Have the papers served
You can't hand the papers over yourself. Use the sheriff, a constable, a private process server, or another adult who isn't part of the case, then file proof of service.
Go to the hearing
In non-ODR courts the trial date is set when you file. In ODR courts, cases that don't settle online usually go to trial about 7 to 21 days later. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
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Where is small claims court in Garfield County?
Garfield County has more than one small claims court (1 other justice court in the county). File with the one that serves the area where the defendant lives or where the problem happened, as the venue rules say. One of them is the Garfield County Justice Court, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759. Phone: 435-676-1115. Official list of all of them: Official court directory, https://www.utcourts.gov/en/about/miscellaneous/directory.html
How much can I sue for in Garfield County small claims court?
Up to $20,000. You can sue for up to $20,000, including attorney fees but not court costs or interest. The limit rose from $15,000 on January 1, 2025, and is set to rise to $25,000 on January 1, 2030. Small claims can only award money, and you can't sue a government agency there.
How much does it cost to file in Garfield County?
$60 for claims up to $2,000, $100 up to $7,500, and $185 up to $20,000. Serving the papers costs extra. Fee waiver: Request a fee waiver from the court (see the Utah Courts fee waiver page)..