The Hendry County court is also responsible for overseeing an estate to make sure debts are paid and proper distribution is made if assets of a deceased person are to be properly distributed to the heirs or beneficiaries. Wills are filed by the Circuit City Court. Disposition of Personal Property Without Administration can be filed filed to request release of assets of the deceased to the person who paid the final expenses; such as funeral bills or medical bills for the last 60 days. Patrons must obtain the form from the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Probate Division.

The Small Claims Court Division handles all matters of resolving civil disputes involving amounts less than $2,500.00. The Small Claim forms are provided by the Clerk of the Court as well. If the parties are unable to reach a settlement, the case will be set for a trial. The County Judge will hear the case and render a written Final Judgment. An additional fee is applied if the party awarded wants to obtain a certified copy of the Judgment re-recorded in the Official Records.

Family Court Services assist individuals who are representing themselves in family law matters. The program is established to provide service throughout the Twentieth Judicial Circuit which includes: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties

Contact information:

Hendry County Court- LaBelle
25 E. Hickpoochee Ave
E-mail: clerk@hendryclerk.org

Hendry County Court- Clewiston
Clewiston Town Center
931 W Sugarland Hwy
Phone (863) 675-5217 or
Phone 2: (863) 983-1586
E-mail: jury@hendryclerk.org