West County Courthouse — Belle Glade
Filing information for West County Courthouse — Belle Glade in Belle Glade, FL. Part of the Palm Beach County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$8,000
Courthouse Details
West County Courthouse — Belle Glade
2950 State Road 15, Room S-100
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Area Served
Western Palm Beach County including Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Canal Point, and the agricultural communities near Lake Okeechobee. Branch Manager: April Gruendel.
How to File at West County Courthouse — Belle Glade
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is MANDATORY for attorneys per Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525. Self-represented (pro se) litigants are encouraged but NOT required to use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal — paper filings still accepted from pro se filers. Pro se filers can register at the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) or use the DIY Florida platform within the portal for guided self-service. New small claims case initiation supported for pro se via the portal. Palm Beach County Clerk's office provides DIY Florida access.
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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