Hawaii Small Claims Court Limit
Small Claims Division, District Court
Injury: 2 years
Hawaii bans attorneys from small claims hearings, keeping the process fully self-represented. Security deposit claims have no dollar cap, making small claims court the go-to venue for any landlord-tenant dispute.
About Hawaii Small Claims Court
Hawaii's District Court Small Claims Division handles disputes up to $5,000, with no dollar limit for security deposit disputes. Attorneys are not permitted at hearings — parties must represent themselves. The $35 flat filing fee is one of the lowest in the country. Hawaii's 6-year statute of limitations for contracts is generous. Small claims cases are heard on the island where the defendant resides or where the dispute occurred. The no-attorney rule keeps hearings informal and accessible.
Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 633-27. Official court website →
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Flash Justice currently helps people file in Texas Justice Court, which handles claims up to $20,000. If your dispute is in Texas, Flash Justice can prepare your filing.
File in Texas →How Hawaii Compares
| State | Limit | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $25,000 | Justice of the Peace Court |
| Tennessee | $25,000 | General Sessions Court |
| Minnesota | $20,000 | Conciliation Court |
| Texas | $20,000 | Justice of the Peace Court |
| Utah | $20,000 | Small Claims Court |
| Georgia | $15,000 | Magistrate Court |
| North Dakota | $15,000 | Small Claims Court |
| California | $12,500 | Small Claims Court |
| Pennsylvania | $12,000 | Magisterial District Court |
| South Dakota | $12,000 | Small Claims Court |