Suffolk County District Court - Small Claims Court
last updated 07-Mar-2013All Small Claims Court courthouses are open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are closed and locked from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
All business must be commenced by 12:30 in the morning session and 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Calendars are called at 9:30 a.m. (except Night Court which is at 6:00 p.m.).
Adjournment requests must be in writing and will not be considered by phone. All parties must be notified of all adjournment requests.
Small Claims
Small Claims Court is a special court where you can sue for up to $5000. You can only sue for money. You cannot sue to make someone do something or for pain and suffering.
- It is inexpensive and easy to use
- You do not have to have a lawyer
- The Court will notify the defendant for you
- It has convenient hours of operation
- The Court can get you an interpreter if you need one
Small Claims & Commercial Small Claims Complaint Form (DC 283)
How to fill out the Small Claims Complaint Form
Notice to Parties in Small & Commercial Claims Actions
Guide to Small Claims & Commercial Small Claims Suffolk County (May 2010)
Small & Commercial Claims Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial Small Claims
Commercial Small Claims are Small Claims where a corporation, partnership, or association that has its principal office in New York State can sue for up to $5000. You can only sue for money. You cannot sue to make someone do something or for pain and suffering.
Small Claims & Commercial Small Claims Complaint Form
(DC 283)
How to fill out the Commercial Claims Complaint Form
Notice to Parties in Small & Commercial Claims Actions
Guide to Small Claims & Commercial Small Claims Suffolk County (May 2010)
Small & Commercial Claims Frequently Asked Questions
Consumer Transaction Commercial Small Claims
Consumer Transaction Commercial Small Claims are Small Claims where a business or corporation can sue for up to $5000 against an individual, not a business, and the claim is about goods or services that were mainly for personal, family or household use.
Demand Letter for Commercial Small Claims Consumer Transaction (DC 292 / UCS-124)
Certification for Commercial Small Claims Consumer Transaction (DC 293 / UCS-119)
