District Civil

Office located on the 2nd Floor
Telephone: 256-574-9203

Jurisdiction filing
Code of Alabama § 12-11-03

The District Court has jurisdiction of all civil actions in which the matter in controversy exceeds six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) and less than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) exclusive of interest and costs.

To file a District Civil claim, complete the appropriate claim form and file with the clerk, along with the filing fee (or Affidavit of Hardship). Forms are available in the clerk’s office or online at the links below. The process is similar to the Small Claims process. Fees are more for a District Civil claim.

Another type of District Civil case is an Eviction proceeding or Unlawful Detainer case.

See our Small Claims page for information on the process and the procedure for collection of a judgment.

To download C-Series forms - CLICK HERE
To download a Summons form - CLICK HERE

Jackson County Filing Fees
Civil Actions - District Court

Filing Fees Effective August 1, 2019

Fee Description

Fee at Filing
District Civil filing fee ($6,001 to $20,000) $317.00 + service fees
Unlawful Detainer $297.00
Sheriff service fee $10.00
Service by Cert. mail to individual (1 oz or less)* (See postage rates)
Service by Cert. mail to business (1 oz or less)* (See postage rates)
Additional Plaintiff $50.00 each ($500 max)
Additional Defendant (only if service is not by certified mail) $10.00 each
Garnishment, Writ of Execution, or Attachment $30.00 + service fees
Pre-judgment Writ of Seizure $9.00 + service fees
Subpoena $12.00 + service fees
Motion for judgment on pleadings $50.00
Motion for default judgment or summary judgment $50.00

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