Morgan County District Court
Filing information for Morgan County District Court in Decatur, AL. Part of the Morgan County small claims court system.
Small claims in Alabama — the numbers that apply at this court
$6,000
maximum claim
from $35
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Alabama small claims guide · The form that starts a case (SM-1): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Morgan County District Court
Morgan County Courthouse, 302 Lee Street NE
Decatur, AL 35601
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 668
Decatur, AL 35602
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Morgan County
How to File at Morgan County District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available statewide via AlaFile and Odyssey eFileAL for Alabama Licensed Attorneys, Account Managers, Pro Se Individuals, and Pro Se Businesses.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Alabama
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $6,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 6 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Morgan County District Court?
Filing fees in Alabama are set by the state and run from $35 to $198, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Alabama offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Morgan County?
Small claims cases in Morgan County are limited to $6,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Morgan County District Court?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Morgan County District Court, and when is it open?
Morgan County District Court is at Morgan County Courthouse, 302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601. Posted hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Phone: (256) 351-4643. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Decatur?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.