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Small Claims Court in Perry CountyA complete filing guide.

In Perry County, money disputes up to $5,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.

Below is what you need for a small claims case in Perry County: the limit, filing fees, which courthouse to use, how to serve the other side, your deadlines, and how to file. When you're ready, Squabble prepares everything and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file in Perry County

Small claims in Perry County are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case based on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened.

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Perry County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Perryville
Perry County District Court: Small Claims
114 North Pine Street, Perryville, AR, 72126

Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.

Small claims filings from Perry County are handled at Perry County District Court: Small Claims in Perryville. Perry County covers 6 ZIP codes, including the Adona, Bigelow and Casa areas.

Filing

This court works from paper filings, delivered in person or posted in. Squabble builds the packet so nothing is missing.

Hearings

Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.

Documents and proof

Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.

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Filing in Perry County

Perry County: the local picture

Residents of Perry County, Arkansas, can file small claims cases through the Arkansas Small Claims Division at the Perry County District Court: Small Claims, located at 114 North Pine Street in Perryville, 72126. The court handles claims up to $5,000. Perry County has a population of 10,251 and includes the communities of Adona, Bigelow, Casa, Houston, Perry, and Perryville, along with the ZIP codes 72001, 72016, 72025, 72070, 72125, and 72126. The county lies near Yell County, Conway County, and Saline County. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are handled in person or by other means accepted by the court. The court can be reached by telephone at (501) 889-5136 or (501) 889-5296. The small claims division provides a process for resolving disputes that fall within the dollar limit set by the state, and court staff can confirm filing requirements and answer questions about the location and its procedures.

The courthouse for Perry County

Perry County District Court: Small Claims

114 North Pine Street, Perryville, AR 72126

Perry County at a glance

Population10,251
Court sits inPerryville
Court systemArkansas Small Claims Division
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county6
Towns and cities6
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Perry County

These 6 places sit inside Perry County:

Adona, Bigelow, Casa, Houston, Perry, Perryville.

ZIP codes:

720017201672025720707212572126

Size and distances

Perry County holds about 10,251 people, 59th of the 75 counties in Arkansas. Perry County District Court: Small Claims sits about 17 miles from the Saline County courthouse in Benton.

Nearby counties

Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:

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The Essentials

Key limits & requirements in Perry County

$5,000
Maximum claim
The ceiling is $5,000
$30–$65
Court filing fee
The court sets it against the amount claimed
Paper
E-filing
On paper, posted or delivered
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented
Jurisdiction

What the court can and can't do

Small claims handles money owed between ordinary people and businesses. Procedure is kept light, no attorneys at the hearing, and claims are capped.

Maximum claim

$5,000Maximum claimThe most you can sue for in Perry County small claims
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Where you can file

This state ties venue to the defendant's residence rather than to the events.

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No claim splitting

You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.

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Money judgments only

The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.

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No lawyers at the hearing

No attorney appears for either party at the hearing. Advice can be taken beforehand or afterwards.

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An adult brings the claim

Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.

Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.

Ark. Code Ann. sec. 16-17-606Ark. Dist. Ct. R. 10

They are the same across all 6 Perry County ZIP codes, from 72001 onward. These are the limits for Perry County, population about 10,251.

What You Can Sue For

Common Perry County small claims cases

Small claims exists for money owed, up to $5,000. The categories below come up more than any others.

Perry County District Court: Small Claims is the Perry County courthouse listed below. Perry County takes in Adona, Bigelow and Casa and the rest of the county.

The Process

How Perry County's small claims division works

It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.

Step 01

File your claim

Set out the claim on the court's form, identify the correct courthouse, and pay the fee.

Step 02

Serve & respond

Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.

Step 03

Hearing & decision

A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.

This is the route a Perry County case takes, whether it starts in 72001 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Perry County District Court: Small Claims lists (501) 889-5126 as its number.

Service of Process

How to notify the other side

Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over 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 can serve

Courts accept service by a sheriff or constable, a professional server, the clerk via certified mail, or an adult who is not party to the case. Permitted methods and charges change by county.

When it must be done

How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date.

Recording the delivery

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.

Addresses in Perry County include places such as Adona, Bigelow and Casa. A Perry County address carries one of its 6 ZIP codes, 72001, 72016 and 72025 among them.

Deadlines

Arkansas statute of limitations

Every claim carries a filing window that opens when the dispute happens. Once it closes, the court can turn the case away.

What the claim is aboutDeadline to file
Written contract5 years
Oral contract3 years
Property damage3 years
Personal injury3 years
The clock starts on the day of the breach, the damage or the injury, and some claim types run to their own schedule. Check the date that applies to yours.
Ark. Code Ann. sec. 16-56-111 (written contracts, 5 years)

Perry County, population about 10,251, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Perry County as in nearby Yell County and Conway County, which are in the same state.

Interest

Interest on what you're owed

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 Perry County, population about 10,251. Perry County is under the same state rate as nearby Yell County and Conway County.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Perry County

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Confirm your claim qualifies

Confirm the sum sits under the cap and that the time limit for this kind of claim has not run out.

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Prepare the claim form

Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.

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File and pay the fee

File with the Perry 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).

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Serve the defendant

After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.

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Prepare your evidence

Arrange your evidence and number the exhibits so nothing has to be searched for on the day.

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Attend the hearing

Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.

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Forms you'll see

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.

Perry County papers go to Perry County District Court: Small Claims in Perryville. Perry County takes in filings from 6 ZIP codes, 72001 first in the list.

The Hearing

What to expect at your hearing

These hearings are informal and do not take long. Neither side has a lawyer and the judge leads the questioning.

Perry County District Court: Small Claims sits at the 72126 address shown above. Perry County has about 10,251 residents.

After a Judgment

Collecting after a judgment

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.

Earnings withholding

Some states permit part of the debtor's wages to be diverted to the judgment until it is cleared.

Bank levy

A levy lets the court reach money sitting in the debtor's bank account.

Property lien

Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.

There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.

The judgment in a Perry County case comes from Perry County District Court: Small Claims in Perryville. Yell County and Conway County are the counties nearest to Perry County.

FAQ

Perry County small claims, answered

How much can you sue for in Perry County small claims?+
Generally up to $5,000 in Perry County. Some states set a lower limit for businesses, so confirm your figure with the court.
How much does it cost to file?+
The court sets the filing fee, and it rises with the amount claimed ($30–$65 in this county). A waiver of the fee exists for those who qualify.
Where do you file in Perry County?+
At Perry County District Court: Small Claims. The court confirms the location when the papers go in, using the defendant's address or where events took place.
Do you need a lawyer?+
No. Arkansas law does not allow attorneys to represent either party at the small-claims hearing (Ark. Code Ann. sec. 16-17-606). You can consult one before or after, but you present your own case.
How long does it take?+
Expect roughly 30-60 days between filing and the hearing, subject to how busy the court is. The judge decides then or sends the outcome on.
What's the deadline to file?+
It depends on the claim: 5 years for a written contract, 3 years for an oral contract, 3 years for property damage, and 3 years for personal injury. Some claim types run differently, and the court can refuse a claim filed late.
Can you file online in Perry County?+
Filing in Perry County is done on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares and files the paperwork for you either way.
Where is the courthouse in Perry County?+
Perry County District Court: Small Claims is at 114 North Pine Street, Perryville, AR 72126. The clerk can be reached on (501) 889-5126.
Which towns does Perry County cover?+
Perry County covers 6 towns and cities across 6 ZIP codes, including Adona, Bigelow, Casa, Houston, Perry, Perryville. A dispute with an address in any of them is generally handled by this county.

Official sources

Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.

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