Walworth County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Walworth County, SD. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Selby area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$12,000

Court

Walworth County Clerk of Courts

Courthouse Location

Walworth County Clerk of Courts

4304 4th Avenue

Selby, SD 57472

Phone: (605) 649-7311Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CT, Monday - Friday

How to File in Walworth County

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 take action in Walworth County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full South Dakota small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.