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Small Claims Petition
Start a small claims case with basic party and claim information.
Last updated May 15, 2026
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District Court public services
Johnson County District Court
A modern public portal for court services, case information, forms, payments, jury duty, local rules, and courthouse visit planning.
Today at the court
Open for regular business hours
- Clerk's Office
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Visitor reminder
- Allow time for parking and entry screening.
- Jury reporting
- Check your summons for instructions.
Court Services Directory
Organized around the way visitors look for court information: online services, case types, court information, and help resources.
Court Information
Help and Resources
About This Courthouse
The redesign keeps the courthouse itself visible as a civic anchor while still organizing the site around public tasks.
Public access
A clearer front door for court services
The redesigned homepage gives visitors a practical starting point for forms, records, payments, jury duty, local rules, judge information, and courthouse visit planning.
Accessible entry guidance
Clerk's Office tasks
Rules and forms access
Self-help resources
What You Can Do Online
Visitors can understand which tasks are available online, which may require staff review, and which are best handled before an in-person visit.
Find and download court formsSearch the forms library by case type, audience, department, language, and document type.OpenReview case information optionsLearn how public access works and why some records may be restricted.OpenPay eligible feesUse a placeholder online payment pathway for proposal demonstration purposes.OpenPrepare for jury dutyReview summons guidance, reporting instructions, parking, security, and accommodations.Open
Find the Right Starting Point
Different visitors need different information. These pathways explain where to begin without requiring people to understand court department structure.
I am representing myself
Find plain-language resources and forms.
I received a jury summons
Understand reporting, parking, and what to bring.
I am an attorney
Access local rules, eFiling notes, and court notices.
I need case information
Review public access and records request options.
I need court forms
Filter forms by topic, audience, and document type.
I need to visit the courthouse
Plan parking, security screening, and accessibility.
Plan a Courthouse Visit
Visitors can prepare for parking, entry screening, accessibility, office hours, and wayfinding before arriving.
Know what to expect before you arrive
The visit page gives the public a single place to review courthouse address, office hours, parking, screening, ADA accommodations, and common reasons to visit.
Parking guidance
Security screening
ADA accommodations
Building entry
Forms, Rules, and Self-Help
High-demand documents and rules are previewed directly on the homepage, with clear paths into the full libraries.
Frequently used forms
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Civil Cover Sheet
Provide required case classification details for a civil filing.
Last updated April 28, 2026
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Local rules preview
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Civil Case Management
Scheduling, motions, and case management expectations.
Last updated June 1, 2026
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Family Court Procedures
Procedure notes for family law calendars and filings.
Last updated May 18, 2026
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Popular Court Services
Service information is grouped around public tasks such as records, filing, certified copies, accommodations, and phone directory access.
Clerk's Office services
Filing, records, certified copies, and general court administration.
OpenCourt Services
Programs, referrals, monitoring, and public resources.
OpenRecords requests
Learn what can be requested and what may be restricted.
OpenFiling documents
Understand filing options before you submit documents.
OpenCertified copies
Request official copies from the Clerk's Office.
OpenParking and security
Prepare for entry screening and downtown parking.
OpenNews, Alerts, and Court Events
Court offices closed for county holiday
June 16, 2026
Court offices will be closed Monday for a county holiday. Online resources remain available.
Updated local rules now available
June 1, 2026
The latest local rules packet is available in the rules library with tagged PDF downloads.
New self-help checklist for divorce filings
May 20, 2026
A plain-language checklist has been added to help visitors prepare common family law filings.
Parking guidance updated for courthouse visitors
May 6, 2026
Visitors can review updated entry, parking, and security screening guidance before arrival.