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Kentucky Small Claims Courts<\/h1>\n
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\n By Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Small claims courts allow individuals to handle disputes themselves. Kentucky small claims courts have jurisdiction<\/a> over civil disputes<\/a> that do not exceed $2,500.00. Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 24A.200 through 24A.360<\/a> govern the rules for Kentucky small claims courts. The rules are designed to allow litigants<\/a> to quickly and inexpensively resolve their minor civil cases.<\/p>\r\n

Parties to a Kentucky small claims case do not need to hire attorneys. Generally, parties in a small claims court proceed unrepresented by an attorney, also known as pro se<\/a>. However, they are allowed to hire an attorney to represent them.<\/p>\r\n

This article summarizes the small claims court system in Kentucky. The following resources provide additional information on the rules and procedures of the small claims court:<\/p>\r\n