Shoshone County Magistrate Court
Filing information for Shoshone County Magistrate Court in Wallace, ID. Part of the Shoshone County small claims court system.
Small claims in Idaho — the numbers that apply at this court
$5,000
maximum claim
$69
filing fee (published)
2–5 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Idaho small claims guide · The form that starts a case (CAO SC 1-2): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Shoshone County Magistrate Court
700 Bank Street
Wallace, ID 83873
Mailing Address
700 Bank Street
Wallace, ID 83873
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Area Served
Shoshone County (where the defendant resides or the cause of action arose)
How to File at Shoshone County Magistrate Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Businesses filing a claim in a county where e-filing is available must e-file their documents. A $5.00 convenience fee is collected by Tyler Technologies for e-filing as of December 15, 2023.
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 Idaho
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
5 yrs written contract · 4 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Shoshone County Magistrate Court?
Filing fees in Idaho are set by the state and are $69. If you can't afford the fee, Idaho 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 Shoshone County?
Small claims cases in Shoshone County are limited to $5,000. 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 Shoshone County Magistrate 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 Shoshone County Magistrate Court, and when is it open?
Shoshone County Magistrate Court is at 700 Bank Street, Wallace, ID 83873. Posted hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Phone: (208) 752-1266. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Wallace?
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.