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Perry Township Small Claims Court

The Perry Township Small Claims Court
​Presiding Judge Cheryl Rivera

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Judge Cheryl Rivera presides over all claims presented to the Perry Township division of the Marion County Small Claims Court. The Small Claims Court has the authority to hear all cases where the amount of money or the value to the property sought to be recovered is less than $10,000.

The Small Claims Court may also hear all actions between a landlord and tenant for possession of the premises and to recover rent and damages not exceeding $10,000. 

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Proper venue for a case filed in a Marion County Small Claims Court shall be:
1.) In the township where the transaction or occurrence took place;
2.) Where the obligation was incurred or is to be performed; or
3.) Where a defendant resides or is employed at the time the complaint is filed.


Proper venue of any claim between a landlord and a tenant, including but not limited to:
1.) A claim for rent;
2.) Possession of real estate;
3.) Return of property;
4.) Return of security deposit; or
5.) Return for damages
Shall be in the township where the real estate is located. 

The Perry Township Small Claims Court
​Constable David Taylor

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David Taylor is the Constable for the Perry Township Small Claims court. He provides bailiff services while court is in session, serves notice of claims, implements replevins, writ of attachments, and evictions. Other duties include carrying out orders of the court and preparation of mailing all first class, registered or certified documents.

Constable Taylor believes in public service and that all individuals be treated with dignity and respect when dealing with our court system.  He has over 35 years of experience with the IMPD and the Marion County Sheriff's Office, earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University and holds a certification from the FBI National Academy.

Court Information:
8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

4925 Shelby Street
Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46227


(317) 786-9242 (Court Office) 
(317) 788-4826 (Court Fax)

Indiana Rules of Small Claims Court

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Trustee's Phone: (317) 788 - 4815
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​Small Claims Court
4925 Shelby St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46227
BUSINESS HOURS 
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Court Phone: (317) 786 - 9242
Court Fax: (317) 788 - 4826