SMALL CLAIMS



Small Claims $150

This provides the forms necessary to file a small claims action that involves monies in the amount of $5000.00 or less. This also includes information about the Lake County Small Claims mediation program which was implemented by the Lake County judges. Mediation is required in all small claims actions in Lake County.



COUNTY CIVIL

Replevin $150

The Replevin action is used for resolving civil disputes involving personal property valued up to$15,000.00 (excluding court costs, interest and/or attorney's fees, if applicable). This process allows an individual to recover their property from another person who refuses to return the property to the owner.



Emergency Replevin $175

This can be used in cases where you need to retrieve your property in an emergency. The Replevin action is used for resolving civil disputes involving personal property valued up to$15,000.00 (excluding court costs, interest and/or attorney's fees, if applicable). This process allows an individual to recover their property from another person who refuses to return the property to the owner.