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Money disputes up to $5,000 are settled in the Arkansas County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Arkansas County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Arkansas County confirms the venue from the defendant's address or where the events happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
About 16,050 people live in Arkansas County. Arkansas County District Court - DeWitt, in DeWitt, is the courthouse listed for Arkansas County.
Paper filing is the route at this court, either in person or by post. Squabble puts the documents together in the form the clerk expects.
Hearings in small claims are attended in person at the courthouse.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Residents of Arkansas County, Arkansas, a county of about 16,050 people, can file small claims cases through the Arkansas Small Claims Division, which handles disputes with a claim limit of $5,000. Cases in this county are heard at the Arkansas County District Court - DeWitt, located at 120 Court Square in DeWitt, 72042. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached by telephone at 870-946-2503, and county information is posted at http://www.countyservice.net/. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse. The county includes the communities of Almyra, Casscoe, Crocketts Bluff, De Witt, Ethel, Gillett, Humphrey, Saint Charles, Stuttgart, and Tichnor, along with ZIP codes such as 72003, 72038, 72048, and 72160. Arkansas County lies near Jefferson County, Lincoln County, and Monroe County, each of which maintains its own courts for matters arising within its own boundaries.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 10 communities:
Almyra, Casscoe, Crocketts Bluff, De Witt, Ethel, Gillett, Humphrey, Saint Charles, Stuttgart, Tichnor.
ZIP codes:
With about 16,050 residents, Arkansas County ranks 48th by population among the 75 counties of Arkansas. Arkansas County District Court - DeWitt, in DeWitt, is about 19 miles from the Jefferson County courthouse in Pine Bluff.
Counties nearest to this one:
This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, no attorneys at the hearing, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
This state ties venue to the defendant's residence rather than to the events.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
Neither side is represented by a lawyer at the hearing. You can consult one before or after.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
Arkansas County District Court - DeWitt is the courthouse listed for Arkansas County. They are the same across all 10 Arkansas County ZIP codes, from 72003 onward.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $5,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Arkansas County takes in Almyra, Casscoe and Crocketts Bluff and the rest of the county. Arkansas County has about 16,050 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Everything below applies to a case filed in Arkansas County, at the DeWitt courthouse. Arkansas County District Court - DeWitt lists (870) 659-2102 as its number.
The defendant must be given formal notice after filing. This is service of process, and as a rule you are not permitted to serve the papers yourself. Courts in Arkansas generally rely on the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it or delivery arranged by the court.
Who may serve depends on the court: law enforcement, a paid process server, the clerk by certified mail, or a disinterested adult. Costs and rules are local.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
The person who delivered the papers signs a proof of service. That document goes to the court ahead of the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Jefferson County and Lincoln County are the counties nearest to Arkansas County. Addresses in Arkansas County include places such as Almyra, Casscoe and Crocketts Bluff.
Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.
| Type of claim | Time limit to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
Arkansas County, population about 16,050, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Arkansas County as in nearby Jefferson County and Lincoln County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Arkansas generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Ark. Const. Amend. 89 §14).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
The rate above is the one for Arkansas County, population about 16,050. Arkansas County is under the same state rate as nearby Jefferson County and Lincoln County.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.
File with the Arkansas County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $30–$65 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.
Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
Start for FREE →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
Arkansas County papers go to Arkansas County District Court - DeWitt in DeWitt. Arkansas County takes in filings from 10 ZIP codes, 72003 first in the list.
Hearings run short and plainly. Lawyers do not appear, and questions come from the judge.
Arkansas County has about 16,050 residents. Hearings in Arkansas County cases are listed at Arkansas County District Court - DeWitt in DeWitt.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the state.
Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.
A levy lets the court reach money sitting in the debtor's bank account.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
You can also ask the court to order the debtor to appear and disclose income and assets under oath. An unpaid judgment generally keeps accruing interest at the rate state law sets until it's satisfied.
Jefferson County and Lincoln County are the counties nearest to Arkansas County. The judgment in an Arkansas County case comes from Arkansas County District Court - DeWitt in DeWitt.
Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.
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