Jefferson County District Court, Bessemer Division
Filing information for Jefferson County District Court, Bessemer Division in Bessemer, AL. Part of the Jefferson County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courthouse Details
Jefferson County District Court, Bessemer Division
1851 Second Ave N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
The Bessemer Cut-Off area of Jefferson County.
How to File at Jefferson County District Court, Bessemer Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Alabama's state court system has a centralized e-filing website (AlaFile). While available for various user types including pro se individuals, its primary use in civil cases is often by attorneys.
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 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 guideWrong court? Jefferson County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in Jefferson County →For statewide rules, see the full Alabama small claims court guide →