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Berrien County Courthouse - St. Joseph

Filing information for Berrien County Courthouse - St. Joseph in St. Joseph, MI. Part of the Berrien County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$7,000

Courthouse Details

Berrien County Courthouse - St. Joseph

811 Port Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

Mailing Address

811 Port Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

Phone: 269-982-8683Fax: 269-983-3604Email: civil@berriencounty.org

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Area Served

Serves northern Berrien County. A specific list of ZIP codes is available on the court's website.

How to File at Berrien County Courthouse - St. Joseph

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules, see the full Michigan small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.