Small Claims Court

Read about how small claims court works in Oregon, and find links to more detailed articles and guides.

If someone has sued you in small claims court, this guide explains how to understand your case, what options you have, and what to do next.

This article explains your choices for responding when you have been sued in small claims court in Oregon.

Small claims court is designed to be a simple and affordable way to settle disagreements without a lawyer. This guide to filing a case in small claims court will walk you through the process from start to finish.

Read this step by step guide for how to deliver the necessary paperwork to the person you are suing in small claims court, called "service."

Read our step-by-step guide explaining what to expect at your hearing in small claims court

Learn what to expect after your small claims hearing is over. This article will help you understand the judge's decision and what the next steps are, whether you won your case or lost.