Small Claims Courts | Zanesville Municipal Court

Small claims must be for money only. Small Claims Court cannot issue restraining orders, protection orders or injunctions, cannot grant divorces, and cannot order someone to return property. Small Claims Court can only resolve claims that ask for money. A claim cannot exceed $3,000 (not including any interest or court costs claimed). The claims itself can be for at most $3,000 and counter or cross claims that may be filed can only be for $3,000 or less. Regardless of the amount of money involved, the Small Claims Court cannot handle certain types of lawsuits: lawsuits based on liable slander and malicious prosecution, lawsuits seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or lawsuits brought by an ascendee or agent. Small Claims Courts cannot resolve claims against the agencies of the State of Ohio or against the United States Government and its agencies. This court also handles civil cases up to $15,000 and misdemeanor traffic and criminal cases.

07/31/2025