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MISC 05.0500

Small Claims Judgment

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is a Small Claims Judgment that the court uses to officially record the final decision after a case has been heard. It records whether the plaintiff's claim, the defendant's counter claim, or both were granted or denied.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a small claims case has been heard in open court, whether by trial, default, dismissal, or mediation agreement.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the court judge after the case is heard in open court.
What does this form show?
It shows the final order regarding the claims, including the principal amount, total judgment, and any service fees.
What happens after this judgment is entered?
The clerk will enter this judgment into the court's judgment docket, and the winning party can get a certified copy from the clerk.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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