Fall River District Court
Filing information for Fall River District Court in Fall River, MA. Part of the Bristol County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$7,000
Courthouse Details
Fall River District Court
186 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Mailing Address
186 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served
Fall River, Freetown, Somerset, Swansea, and Westport
How to File at Fall River District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing for small claims is mandatory for attorneys but optional for self-represented litigants. A one-time provider fee of $22.00 is charged for each new eFiled case.
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.
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