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The small-claims court in Benton County handles money disputes up to $5,000, with simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Benton County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
Small claims are split between several hub courthouses across Benton County. The court assigns a case by ZIP code, following the defendant or the events.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Picking the right building matters. A ZIP code lookup on the court's official locator will name it, or Squabble pinpoints it automatically. Assignments do change, so confirm it first.
About 321,566 people live in Benton County. 2 courthouses serve Benton County, Bentonville District Court among them.
Filings here are on paper, brought to the counter or posted. Squabble assembles the packet so it is complete when it arrives.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.
Benton County, Arkansas, has a population of 321,566 and is served by the Arkansas Small Claims Division, which handles claims up to $5,000. Two district courts in the county hear these cases. The Bentonville District Court sits at 2706 S Walton Boulevard in Bentonville, ZIP code 72712, and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached at (479) 271-3120 or online at https://www.bentonvillear.com/185/District-Court. The Rogers District Court, Benton County, is located at 1901 S Dixieland Road in Rogers, ZIP code 72756, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday, with a phone number of (479) 621-1132 and a website at https://www.rogersar.gov/364/District-Court. The county includes communities such as Bella Vista, Centerton, Gravette, Lowell, Pea Ridge, and Siloam Springs, and it lies near Washington County, Madison County, and Carroll County. Electronic filing is not available in this county.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
These 18 places sit inside Benton County:
Avoca, Bella Vista, Bentonville, Cave Springs, Centerton, Decatur, Elm Springs, Garfield, Gateway, Gentry, Gravette, Hiwasse, Lowell, Maysville, Pea Ridge, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Sulphur Springs.
ZIP codes:
Of Arkansas's 75 counties, Benton County is 2nd by population at roughly 321,566 people. Bentonville District Court sits about 13 miles from the Washington County courthouse in Prairie Grove and 16 miles from the Madison County courthouse in Huntsville.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, no attorneys at the hearing, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
The other side's home county governs here, regardless of where events took place.
Splitting a single claim across multiple filings to dodge the ceiling is not permitted.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
No attorney appears for either party at the hearing. Advice can be taken beforehand or afterwards.
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.
Benton County has 2 courthouses listed on this page. They are the same across all 23 Benton County ZIP codes, from 72711 onward.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $5,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Benton County has about 321,566 residents. Benton County takes in Avoca, Bella Vista and Bentonville and the rest of the county.
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.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Bentonville District Court lists (479) 271-3120 as its number. This is the route a Benton County case takes, whether it starts in 72711 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
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. The usual route in Arkansas is the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it or delivery arranged by the court.
A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Benton County address carries one of its 23 ZIP codes, 72711, 72712 and 72713 among them. Addresses in Benton County include places such as Avoca, Bella Vista and Bentonville.
There is a cut-off for bringing a case, counted from when the dispute began. Miss it and the claim can be barred entirely.
| Kind of claim | Time limit to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
The same periods apply in Benton County as in nearby Washington County and Madison County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one Benton County ZIP code to another, 72711 included.
Money owed under a contract in Arkansas generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Ark. Const. Amend. 89 §14).
Want to estimate what interest adds to your claim? Use the Squabble interest calculator to see the running total before you file.
It is the same rate across all 23 Benton County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Benton County, population about 321,566.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.
File at the Benton County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $65 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
Benton County takes in filings from 23 ZIP codes, 72711 first in the list. A Benton County filing goes to one of 2 courthouses, Bentonville District Court among them.
The hearing is brief and informal. No lawyers take part, and the judge puts questions to each side directly.
Benton County has about 321,566 residents. Benton County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed.
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.
Some states permit part of the debtor's wages to be diverted to the judgment until it is cleared.
With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.
Washington County and Madison County are the counties nearest to Benton County. A Benton County judgment comes from one of its 2 listed courthouses.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Benton County case for you.
