The court system in Alabama consists of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court and District Court. Credit and collection action are tried in the Circuit Court and District Court.
 

Circuit Court: The Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction on all matters. (C.O.A. 12-11-30.) All civil action for money in an amount exceeding $10,000.00 are determined by this court.

District Court: The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction on all civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000.00. (C.O.A. 12-12-30.)

Small Claims Court: The Small Claims Court is a division of the District Court and has jurisdiction over civil actions where the amount of money in controversy does not exceed $3,000.00. (C.O.A. 12-12-31.)