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SmallClaimsGuide

Small-claims process, state dollar limits (all 50 + DC), and an evidence checklist

Unify Dynamics LLC

Documentation
Tools5read-only
Sign-inNoneno account, no key
Data keptNoneprocessed in memory
PriceFreeoptional Pro limits
StatusLiveMCP + REST
Works withMCP · RESTany agent

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Real questions, and the tools your agent calls to answer them.

How does small claims court work?
Tools called
small_claims_process
What's the small claims limit in California?
Tools called
state_claim_limit
Which states have the highest small claims limits?
Tools called
all_state_limits
Can I have a lawyer in small claims court?
Tools called
what_small_claims_can_and_cannot_do
What evidence do I need for a small claims hearing?
Tools called
evidence_preparation_checklist

About

SmallClaimsGuide puts the US small-claims court process behind one connector, hand-curated and fully local — nothing fetched, nothing stored. The general process: filing the claim, formally serving the defendant, preparing for and attending the hearing, the judgment, and separately collecting on it if the loser doesn't pay voluntarily. State dollar limits: a current-as-of-build-date table for all 50 states plus DC, cross-checked against multiple published sources with a source-agreement confidence flag per state and county/case-type exceptions noted, plus a reminder to verify before filing. What small claims can and cannot do: money damages up to the state limit, but typically no attorneys, no amounts above the limit, and no injunctive relief. Evidence preparation checklist: contracts, receipts, photos, witness information, and a timeline to bring to a hearing. General process reference information, not legal advice, and not case-specific guidance for any actual dispute.

Sources: Hand-curated general US small-claims process reference; state dollar-limit table cross-checked against multiple current published summaries as of the 2026-09-28 build date, majority-resolved where sources diverged; fully local, zero upstream calls. General process reference, not legal advice.

Privacy

The publisher, Unify Dynamics LLC, states that tool inputs are processed in memory and not retained.

Data not collectedNo account, no profile, no stored prompts or results.
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What it can do

5 tools, grouped by job. Every one is read-only or compute-only.

OpenAPI
Process2 tools
  • Small claims processThe general stages of a small-claims case: filing the claim, serving the defendant, preparing for and attending the hearing, the judgment, and…
  • What small claims can and cannot doWhat small claims court can typically award (money damages up to the state limit) and cannot (injunctive relief, usually attorney representation,…
State limits2 tools
  • State claim limitBest-available current small-claims dollar limit for one US state (or DC), with any county/case-type exceptions and a source-agreement confidence…
  • All state limitsThe full state-by-state small-claims dollar-limit table for all 50 states plus DC, for comparison.
Preparation1 tools
  • Evidence preparation checklistWhat to gather and prepare before a small-claims hearing: contracts, receipts, photos, witness information, and a clear timeline.

Information

PublisherUnify Dynamics LLC
CategoryGovernment · Money & business
LanguagesEnglish
Built forUnited States
CompatibilityAny MCP client · any agent · REST
Version0.1.0
MCP endpointhttps://smallclaimsguide.connectorbay.com/mcp
REST APIopenapi.json
SupportGet help · Status
CountryWorldwide

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Documentation

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What SmallClaimsGuide is for

"How does small claims court work", "what's the small claims limit in California", "can I have a lawyer in small claims court", "what evidence do I need for a small claims hearing", "how do I collect a small claims judgment" — the practical process questions people have before filing or responding to a small-claims case. SmallClaimsGuide answers them from a hand-curated, fully local reference — no upstream calls, no accounts, nothing stored.

SmallClaimsGuide is general PROCESS reference information. It is NOT legal advice and NOT case-specific guidance for your dispute. Small-claims procedure and dollar limits are set — and changed — by each state, and sometimes each county or court. Always confirm current rules and the current dollar limit directly with the court you intend to use (its clerk or self-help center) before filing or relying on anything here, and consult a licensed attorney if your situation is complex or a lot of money is at stake.

What it does

The general process. The stages most small-claims cases follow: filing the claim, formally serving the defendant, preparing for and attending the hearing, the judgment, and — a separate step many people don't expect — actually collecting on a judgment the losing side doesn't pay voluntarily.

State-by-state dollar limits. A current-as-of-build-date table of the maximum amount you can sue for in small claims court, for all 50 states plus DC, cross-checked against multiple published sources and flagged with a source-agreement confidence level (high / majority / low) per state, plus county or case-type exceptions where they matter (like California's lower limit for corporate plaintiffs, or Wisconsin's lower limit for tort claims). Every lookup repeats the reminder to verify the current figure with the actual court before filing.

What small claims can and cannot do. Small claims court generally awards money damages up to the state limit — it typically cannot grant injunctive relief (an order to fix or stop something), usually excludes attorney representation for either side, cannot award more than the state's limit, and does not collect the judgment for you automatically.

Evidence preparation checklist. What to gather before a hearing: contracts, receipts, dated photos, witness information, and a clear written timeline — general preparation guidance, not tailored to your specific dispute or court's exact rules.

What it is not

Not legal advice, not case-specific guidance for any actual dispute, and not a substitute for a licensed attorney when the situation is complex or a lot of money is at stake. Dollar limits and procedures shown here can go stale between updates — states and counties change small-claims rules by legislation on their own schedules. Always verify the current limit and procedure directly with the court you intend to use before filing, serving papers, or making any decision based on a figure here.

Built and maintained by Unify Dynamics LLC. Contact: agent@connectorbay.com.

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SmallClaimsGuide — Privacy Policy

Effective 28 September 2026. Unify Dynamics LLC ("we", "us"), Menlo Park, California.

What SmallClaimsGuide is. SmallClaimsGuide is a connector (an MCP server and REST API) that AI assistants and personal agents call on your behalf for US small-claims court process reference information: the general process, state dollar limits, what small claims can and cannot do, and an evidence checklist. You interact with your assistant; the assistant sends us only the arguments needed for that one lookup.

What we receive. The arguments of each tool call — at most a US state name or abbreviation — the technical headers needed to serve the request (an IP address or a client identifier supplied by the assistant, and a Pro API key if you have one), and standard server logs.

Everything is computed on our server and nothing is stored. Every response is drawn from hand-curated, bundled reference content; no request is forwarded to any third party, and no query is logged in request bodies, recorded, or used to train anything.

What we do not receive or store. We do not receive your conversation with the assistant, your name, the facts of your actual dispute, who you intend to sue, or any other identifying or case information, and we do not build a profile from your queries: each request is answered independently and nothing carries over between requests. Rate-limit counters (a client identifier and timestamps) are held in memory for at most 24 hours. Hosting-provider access logs, which contain IP addresses and request paths but not request bodies, are retained for up to 30 days for security and abuse prevention.

Sub-processors. None — every tool is computed locally. Hosting: Vercel (United States regions).

Legal bases and your rights. For users in California, the EU/UK and elsewhere, our processing is necessary to provide the service you request through your assistant. Because we store no personal data beyond short-lived logs, requests to access, correct or delete personal data are usually satisfied automatically; you can still contact agent@connectorbay.com and we will respond within 30 days. We do not sell or share personal information and do not use your data to train models.

Children. SmallClaimsGuide is a general-audience service for adults; we knowingly collect no personal data from anyone.

Changes. We will post changes here with a new effective date.

Terms of service

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SmallClaimsGuide — Terms of Service

Effective 28 September 2026. These terms govern use of the SmallClaimsGuide connector ("the Service") operated by Unify Dynamics LLC ("we", "us").

  1. The Service. SmallClaimsGuide returns hand-curated, general reference content about the US small-claims court process — the general filing-to-collection process, a state-by-state dollar-limit table, what small claims court can and cannot do, and an evidence-preparation checklist. It is accessed through an AI assistant or directly over MCP or HTTP.
  2. NOT legal advice. NOT case-specific guidance. Every response from SmallClaimsGuide is general process reference information, prepared without knowledge of your state's current statutes or court rules, your specific dispute, or the facts of your case. It is not a recommendation, not individualized legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Consult the actual court (its clerk or self-help center) for current, binding rules, and a licensed attorney if your situation is complex or a lot of money is at stake.
  3. Dollar limits are estimates that can be stale. state_claim_limit and all_state_limits reflect the best figures available from cross-checked published summaries as of the connector's stated build date, with a source-agreement confidence flag per state. States (and sometimes counties or specific courts) change their small-claims dollar limit by legislation on their own schedules. You must independently verify the current limit with the actual court before filing — do not rely on a figure from this Service alone for a real filing decision, and never file, plead, or waive a claim amount based solely on this Service's number.
  4. Process description is general, not your court's actual procedure. small_claims_process, what_small_claims_can_and_cannot_do, and evidence_preparation_checklist describe patterns most states' small-claims courts broadly follow. Actual forms, fees, service methods, deadlines, evidence rules, and whether attorneys are allowed vary by state and by individual court. Confirm the exact requirements with the specific court you intend to use.
  5. Real disputes may be at stake. This Service is intended as a starting-point educational reference for people navigating small claims court, not as a substitute for reading your court's own instructions or consulting an attorney. Relying on outdated or general information for an actual filing, deadline, or collection action can cost you your claim or a legal right — verify independently before acting.
  6. Acceptable use. Automated use within the published rate limits is welcome.
  7. Availability. The Service is provided "as is" without warranty. We may change, limit or discontinue it at any time.
  8. Data. Our Privacy Policy describes what we process. In short: your query is answered on our server and nothing is stored.
  9. Pro keys. Optional Pro API keys are issued at our discretion, are personal to the holder and may be revoked for abuse.
  10. Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Unify Dynamics LLC is not liable for any legal, financial, or other loss — including a missed filing deadline, an incorrectly stated claim amount, or a dismissed or lost case — arising from use of or reliance on the Service. Our total liability is limited to US $100.
  11. Governing law. California law; venue in San Mateo County, California.
  12. Contact. Unify Dynamics LLC · agent@connectorbay.com · https://connectorbay.com/smallclaimsguide

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SmallClaimsGuide support

Email agent@connectorbay.com. We answer within two business days.

When you report a problem, include the question you asked your agent, roughly when, and which agent you used (for example Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini). Never send us passwords, account numbers or ID numbers. SmallClaimsGuide never asks for them.

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