This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Indiana — Small Claims Court Limit

✓ verified

$10,000

Maximum claim amount in small-claims court. Enter your claim amount below to check eligibility.

Ind. Code §§ 33-28-3-4 (Circuit Court Small Claims Docket — Jurisdiction) and 33-29-2-4 (Superior Court Standard Small Claims Division — Jurisdiction)

Calculate for your specific situation:

Claim Amount

Loading calculator...

Open full calculatorSee all features →

Indiana Small Claims Limit and Amount in Circuit Court Docket

Indiana’s small claims limit is $10,000, as set by statute. This figure caps the amount a party can seek in either a circuit court small claims docket under Ind. Code § 33-28-3-4 or a superior court standard small claims division under Ind. Code § 33-29-2-4. Claims exceeding this threshold must be filed in a regular civil docket, not the small claims track. The statutes define jurisdiction and may provide exceptions, which the official source details. The worked example below illustrates how the limit applies to a sample claim. For a specific case, use the calculator to estimate whether your demand falls within the allowable range.

Governing authority

In Indiana, the small claims fee limit rule is set by Ind. Code §§ 33-28-3-4 (Circuit Court Small Claims Docket — Jurisdiction) and 33-29-2-4 (Superior Court Standard Small Claims Division — Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites Ind. Code §§ 33-28-3-4 (Circuit Court Small Claims Docket — Jurisdiction) and 33-29-2-4 (Superior Court Standard Small Claims Division — Jurisdiction) (https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/title-33/article-28/chapter-3/section-33-28-3-4/).

Indiana small claims fee limit: the verified value is $10,000 under Ind. Code §§ 33-28-3-4 (Circuit Court Small Claims Docket — Jurisdiction) and 33-29-2-4 (Superior Court Standard Small Claims Division — Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites Ind. Code §§ 33-28-3-4 (Circuit Court Small Claims Docket — Jurisdiction) and 33-29-2-4 (Superior Court Standard Small Claims Division — Jurisdiction) (https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/title-33/article-28/chapter-3/section-33-28-3-4/).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the small claims fee limit calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.