Johnson County District Court
Quick Facts
- 100 N Kansas Ave, Olathe, KS 66061
- (913) 715-3400
- Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Small Claims Limit: $4,000
Court Services
- Small Claims Court
- Civil Division
- Limited Actions Division
- Traffic Court
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Johnson County Courthouse Information
District Court Clerk
100 N Kansas Ave, 2nd Floor
Handles civil filings, small claims, and case records
Small Claims Division
100 N Kansas Ave, Room 200
Claims up to $4,000, simplified procedures
Court Trustee
100 N Kansas Ave, 3rd Floor
Payment plans and garnishments
Self-Help Center
100 N Kansas Ave, 1st Floor
Forms and filing assistance
Main Phone Numbers
- General Information: (913) 715-3400
- Court Clerk: (913) 715-3280
- Small Claims: (913) 715-3313
- Court Trustee: (913) 715-3020
- Self-Help Center: (913) 715-7476
Courthouse Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Closed weekends and federal holidays
- Court sessions: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Mailing Address
Johnson County District Court
100 N Kansas Ave
Olathe, KS 66061
Small Claims Court
- • Maximum claim: $4,000
- • No attorneys required
- • Simplified procedures
- • Quick resolution (30-60 days)
Limited Actions
- • Claims $4,001 - $25,000
- • More formal procedures
- • Discovery allowed
- • Attorney recommended
Regular Civil
- • Claims over $25,000
- • Full court procedures
- • Jury trials available
- • Attorney typically required
Johnson County Court Filing Fees
- Claims up to $500$64.50
- Claims $501-$4,000$84.50
- Service by Sheriff$35/defendant
- Service by Mail$14/defendant
- File with PettyLawsuit$29 total
- Filing fee$203
- Service by Sheriff$35/defendant
- Jury demand$100
- Motion fee$20
- Certified copies$1.25/page
- Subpoena$14
- Garnishment$15
- Appeal filing$228
Court fees add up quickly. Save time and money by filing online.
How to File at Johnson County District Court
Research Kansas small claims procedures and laws
Drive to 100 N Kansas Ave, Olathe (parking $5-10)
Wait in line at clerk's office (30-60 minutes)
Complete forms by hand (often with errors)
Pay filing fees ($64.50-$84.50)
Arrange service of process separately
Total Cost: $99.50-$234.50 + your time
Complete simple online form from home
We prepare all Johnson County forms
Send demand letter via certified mail
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Total Cost: $29 service fee + court filing fees
Important Information for Johnson County Filers
- Maximum claim: $4,000 in Kansas
- No attorneys required in small claims
- Statute of limitations: 2-5 years depending on claim type
- Can recover court costs if you win
- Written contracts: 5 years to file
- Oral contracts: 3 years to file
- Property damage: 2 years to file
- Personal injury: 2 years to file
- Petition form (provided by court or PettyLawsuit)
- Evidence of claim (contracts, receipts, photos)
- Defendant's current address for service
- Filing fee or fee waiver application
- Unpaid debts and loans
- Security deposit disputes
- Property damage claims
- Contract breaches under $4,000
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Frequently asked questions
What is the small claims limit in Johnson County Kansas?
The small claims court limit in Johnson County District Court is $4,000. Claims must be filed in person or through PettyLawsuit's online filing service for $29.
Where is Johnson County District Court located?
Johnson County District Court is located at 100 N Kansas Ave, Olathe, KS 66061. The courthouse is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Court hearings are scheduled throughout the day.
How much does it cost to file small claims in Johnson County?
Small claims filing fees in Johnson County are $64.50 for claims up to $500, and $84.50 for claims from $501 to $4,000. Service fees are additional. Save time with PettyLawsuit's $29 service fee for complete filing assistance (court fees apply separately).