Rules of Civil Procedure for the Magistrate Courts – 2026
The Rules of Civil Procedure for the Magistrate Courts, Set 2. The magistrate courts are not courts of record and hear civil claims up to $10,000; appeals go to district court for trial de novo.
Browse all 50 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
ARTICLE 1 General Provisions
Rule 2-101
Scope and title.
Rule 2-102
Conduct of court proceedings.
Rule 2-103
Rules and forms.
Rule 2-104
Time.
Rule 2-105
Assignment and designation of judges.
Rule 2-106
Excusal; recusal; disability.
Rule 2-107
Pro se and attorney appearance.
Rule 2-108
Withdrawal or substitution of attorneys.
Rule 2-109
Withdrawn.
Rule 2-110
Punitive contempt.
Rule 2-111
Audio and audio-visual appearances of party.
Rule 2-112
Public inspection and sealing of court records.
Rule 2-113
Court interpreters.
Rule 2-114
Courtroom closure.
ARTICLE 2 Commencement of Action
Rule 2-201
Commencement of action.
Rule 2-202
Summons.
Rule 2-203
Service and filing of pleadings and other papers.
Rule 2-203.1
Pleadings and papers; captions.
Rule 2-204
Service and filing of pleadings and other papers by facsimile.
Rule 2-205
Electronic service and filing of pleadings and other papers.
ARTICLE 3 Pleadings and Motions
Rule 2-301
Pleadings allowed; signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers; sanctions.
Rule 2-302
Defenses; answer.
Rule 2-303
Judgment on the pleadings.
Rule 2-304
Amended and supplemental pleadings.
Rule 2-305
Dismissal of actions.
Rule 2-306
Pretrial conference; scheduling order.
Rule 2-307
Motions.
Rule 2-308
Offer of settlement.