DEBT CLAIM
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A Debt Claim case is a lawsuit brought to recover a debt by an assignee of a claim, a debt collector or collection agency, a financial institution, or a person or entity primarily engaged in the business of lending money at interest. The claim can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs, but including attorney fees, if any.
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Checks made payable to: Delta County Justice of the Peace
Filing fee $54.00 - Delta County Service of Citation $80.00 per/citation to be served.
If a service of citation needs to be served in another county or looking for other services visit the link below for all Sheriff and Constable Fees.
FORMS INCLUDED:
Civil Case Information Sheet
Petition Debt Claim
Service Member's Civil Relief Act Form
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Sworn Statement - Inability to Pay
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