Cherokee County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Cherokee County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Rusk area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Cherokee County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Cherokee County
Cherokee County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
272 Underwood Street
Rusk, TX 75785
Cherokee County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
123 W. San Antonio
Alto, TX 75925
Cherokee County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
207 S. Patton St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
Cherokee County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
171 FM-235 E
New Summerfield, TX 75780
How to File in Cherokee County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →