Rule 146.02 Security for Costs not Required

If you're filing a small claims case, you don't have to pay any money upfront to cover court costs. Some courts normally require people who file lawsuits to put down money as a guarantee that they'll pay court fees if they lose. In small claims court, this requirement doesn't apply to you.

This makes it easier and cheaper to bring a small claims case. You can file your claim without worrying about coming up with extra cash just to guarantee court costs. The whole point of small claims court is to give people a simple, low cost way to resolve disputes, and this rule helps support that goal.