Arkansas · Pulaski County

Small Claims Court in Pulaski CountyA complete filing guide.

The small-claims court in Pulaski County handles money disputes up to $5,000, with simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.

What follows covers the maximum you can claim in Pulaski County, court fees, the right courthouse, serving the defendant, the deadlines that apply, and the filing process itself. Squabble handles the documents and the filing if you want that.

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Local Courts

Where to file in Pulaski County

Small claims in Pulaski 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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Pulaski County

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

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Little Rock
Pulaski County District Court
3001 W. Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72204
(501) 340-6830

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.

Pulaski County covers 45 ZIP codes, including the College Station, Jacksonville and Little Rock areas. Small claims filings from Pulaski County are handled at Pulaski County District Court in Little Rock.

Filing

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

Hearings

The small claims list is heard in person, at the courthouse itself.

Your evidence

Copies of the evidence go to the judge and to the other party, and some courts allow it to be sent in electronically beforehand.

On the ground

Filing in Pulaski County

Pulaski County: the local picture

Residents of Pulaski County, Arkansas, which has a population of 401,209, can file small claims cases through the Arkansas Small Claims Division at the Pulaski County District Court, located at 3001 W. Roosevelt Rd in Little Rock, 72204. The court handles claims up to $5,000. Its counter is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The county covers communities including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Maumelle, Scott, Roland, Wrightsville, Woodson, Sweet Home, College Station, and Little Rock Air Force Base, along with ZIP codes such as 72114, 72116, 72120, 72201, and 72202. Pulaski County lies near Saline County, Faulkner County, and Lonoke County. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse. The court can be reached by telephone at (501) 340-6830 or (501) 340-6824, and further information is posted at http://pulaskicountydc.com/.

Where Pulaski County hears these cases

Pulaski County District Court

3001 W. Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR 72204
Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Pulaski County at a glance

Population401,209
Court sits inLittle Rock
Court systemArkansas Small Claims Division
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county45
Towns and cities12
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Pulaski County

Pulaski County covers these 12 towns and cities:

College Station, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Little Rock Air Force Base, Maumelle, North Little Rock, Roland, Scott, Sherwood, Sweet Home, Woodson, Wrightsville.

All 45 ZIP codes in Pulaski County
720537207672078720997211372114721157211672117721187211972120721247213572142721647218072183721907219872199722017220272203722047220572206722077220972210722117221272214722157221672217722197222172222722237222572227722317226072295

Pulaski County in context

Pulaski County is the 1st most populous of Arkansas's 75 counties, with about 401,209 residents. Pulaski County District Court, in Little Rock, is about 9 miles from the Saline County courthouse in Benton and 13 miles from the Faulkner County courthouse in Conway.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Pulaski County

The Essentials

Key limits & requirements in Pulaski County

$5,000
Maximum claim
Up to $5,000 per claim
$65
Court filing fee
Court-set, rising with the claim
Paper
E-filing
Counter or mail filing
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented
Jurisdiction

What the court can and can't do

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

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

You generally file where the other party lives, not where the dispute happened.

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No claim splitting

One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.

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Money judgments only

Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.

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The hearing is lawyer-free

Both sides appear without a lawyer at the hearing itself. Consulting one before or after is a separate matter.

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Adults only, or a guardian

Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.

Over the limit? You can lower your claim to fit and stay in small claims, or file the full amount in regular civil court. Lowering usually means giving up the excess, so weigh it carefully.

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

These are the limits for Pulaski County, population about 401,209. Pulaski County District Court is the courthouse listed for Pulaski County.

What You Can Sue For

Common Pulaski County small claims cases

This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $5,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.

Pulaski County District Court is the Pulaski County courthouse listed below. Pulaski County takes in College Station, Jacksonville and Little Rock and the rest of the county.

The Process

How Pulaski 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

Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.

Step 02

Serve & respond

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

Step 03

Hearing & decision

The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.

Pulaski County District Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Pulaski County District Court lists (501) 340-6824 as its number.

Service of Process

How to notify the other side

Once the case is on file, the law requires the other side to be told about it formally. That step is service of process, and the papers cannot normally come from your own hand. The usual route in Arkansas is the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it or delivery arranged by the court.

Who is allowed to 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.

The deadline

There is a deadline, counted backwards from the hearing, by which the defendant must have the papers. Ask the clerk for it when the date is assigned.

The proof that goes on file

Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.

Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.

A Pulaski County address carries one of its 45 ZIP codes, 72053, 72076 and 72078 among them. Saline County and Faulkner County are the counties nearest to Pulaski County.

Deadlines

Arkansas statute of limitations

Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.

Kind of claimTime limit 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)

They do not change from one Pulaski County ZIP code to another, 72053 included. The same periods apply in Pulaski County as in nearby Saline County and Faulkner 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).

To see what interest has added so far, the Squabble interest calculator works out the running total.

It is the same rate across all 45 Pulaski County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Pulaski County, population about 401,209.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Pulaski County

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Confirm your claim qualifies

Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.

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Prepare the claim form

Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.

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File and pay the fee

File with the Pulaski County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $65 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).

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Serve the defendant

Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.

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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

Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.

Pulaski County papers go to Pulaski County District Court in Little Rock. Pulaski County has a population of about 401,209.

The Hearing

What to expect at your hearing

Small claims hearings are short and informal. There are no lawyers, and the judge will ask questions directly.

Pulaski County District Court sits at the 72204 address shown above. Pulaski County has about 401,209 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.

Taking it from wages

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

Taking it from a bank account

With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.

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.

College Station, Jacksonville and Little Rock are among the Pulaski County places a judgment debtor may live in. Saline County and Faulkner County are the counties nearest to Pulaski County.

FAQ

Pulaski County small claims, answered

How much can you sue for in Pulaski County small claims?+
Generally up to $5,000 in Pulaski County. Some states set a lower limit for businesses, so confirm your figure with the court.
How much is the court fee?+
Fees come from the court and follow the size of the claim, $65 here. A fee waiver may be available if you qualify.
Where do you file in Pulaski County?+
At Pulaski County District Court. The court confirms the location when the papers go in, using the defendant's address or where events took place.
Do people represent themselves?+
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.
When is the hearing set?+
Timelines vary by court. Hearings are typically scheduled about 30-60 days after filing, and the judge may rule at the hearing or send the decision after. Confirm current scheduling with your court.
How late can a claim be filed?+
Each claim type has its own: 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 Pulaski County?+
Filing in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County?+
Pulaski County District Court is at 3001 W. Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR 72204. Public hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. The clerk can be reached on (501) 340-6824.
Which towns does Pulaski County cover?+
Pulaski County covers 12 towns and cities across 45 ZIP codes, including College Station, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Little Rock Air Force Base, Maumelle, North Little Rock, Roland, Scott. 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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