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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

Court Departments

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

Contact Information

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

Kansas Court System Overview

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

Small Claims Court
Most Common
  • 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
Limited Actions
$4,001 - $25,000
  • Filing fee$203
  • Service by Sheriff$35/defendant
  • Jury demand$100
  • Motion fee$20
Other Court Fees
Additional Services
  • 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

Traditional Filing Method
10-20 Hours
1

Research Kansas small claims procedures and laws

2

Drive to 100 N Kansas Ave, Olathe (parking $5-10)

3

Wait in line at clerk's office (30-60 minutes)

4

Complete forms by hand (often with errors)

5

Pay filing fees ($64.50-$84.50)

6

Arrange service of process separately

Total Cost: $99.50-$234.50 + your time

Online Filing with PettyLawsuit
5 Minutes

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

Kansas Small Claims Limits
  • 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
Filing Deadlines
  • Written contracts: 5 years to file
  • Oral contracts: 3 years to file
  • Property damage: 2 years to file
  • Personal injury: 2 years to file
Required Documents
  • 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
Types of Cases
  • Unpaid debts and loans
  • Security deposit disputes
  • Property damage claims
  • Contract breaches under $4,000

Johnson County Court Resources

Small Claims Guide
Complete Olathe filing guide
Filing Fees
2024 fee schedule
How to File
Step-by-step instructions
Court Forms
All Kansas forms

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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).