How to File Your Smith County $1.5M Jail Settlement Claim
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📝 Step-by-Step Filing Instructions
Class members must complete the following criteria: Smith County Jail detained them between July 11, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2024. They completed a custodial felony sentence during that period. Smith County Jail held them for more than two days after completing their custodial felony sentence. The settlement administrator used the county’s records to identify eligible individuals and sent them notices.
No documents needed. Just have your full name, mailing address, and email address ready — takes 2 minutes.
Go to the official claim form at https://www.smithcountysettlement.com/page/preclaim. Only file through the official administrator site.
Complete and submit the claim form before November 2, 2026. Save your confirmation number. Or let SettlementRadar handle it for a flat $9.99 fee.
After the deadline, the court processes all valid claims. Payments typically arrive 6–18 months after the filing deadline. Track your status at https://www.settlementradar.com/my-claims.
This is a no-proof settlement. You only need to submit a sworn statement confirming you were affected. No receipts, no records, no documentation needed.