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Town of Merrillville Courts
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7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Traffic Court Office
219.756.6185
Civil Division Court
219.756.6187
219.756.1775
8:30am - 4:30pm   M-F
 
 
 
 
 

Overview

Civil division

Filing a small claim

Small claim procedure

Traffic and Criminal misdemeanor




 
 
 
 Civil Division (Small Claims)
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As of October 1, 2012, the civil department of the Merrillville Town Court will no longer accept new filings.  All existing judgements will be enforced.

 

Court Sessions: Monday 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday 1:00 p.m.


Claim Limit: $3000.00


Filing Fee: $139.00-$10.00 extra for each additional defendant


Filing Schedule: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri.-8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.


Cash or money order only

   
 

Jurisdiction


  • Real Estate disputes within Lake County, Indiana

  • Contractual disputes within Lake County, Indiana

  • Personal injury disputes within Lake County, Indiana

  • Evictions within Lake County, Indiana
Staff
Kenneth Woodside - Administrator - Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
   
  The Civil Division of the Merrillville Town Court was established in 1996 to better facilitate access to the court system for the citizens of Merrillville and Lake County. The court operates under the small claims rules of procedure. This allows citizens to use the court without the necessity of retaining an attorney. Cases are heard in matters such as contract disputes, collections, and eviction. Office staff is available to assist in all aspects of procedures and form preparation. For additional inquires please contact the court at the telephone number listed above.
   
 
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