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In White County, money disputes up to $5,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers White 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. White 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.
Small claims filings from White County are handled at White County Circuit Court in Searcy. About 79,091 people live in White County.
This court takes small-claims filings on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares everything so your packet arrives filing-ready.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
Copies of the evidence go to the judge and to the other party, and some courts allow it to be sent in electronically beforehand.
White County, Arkansas, has a population of 79,091 and handles small claims matters through the Arkansas Small Claims Division, which hears cases with a claim limit of $5,000. Cases are filed at the White County Circuit Court, located at 300 N Spruce St in Searcy, 72143. The clerk's office can be reached at (501) 279-6203, and information is posted at https://www.whitecounty.ar.gov/circuitclerk. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are made on paper. The court serves residents across the county, including those in Bald Knob, Beebe, Bradford, Judsonia, Kensett, Pangburn, Rose Bud, and Searcy, as well as smaller communities such as El Paso, Garner, Griffithville, Higginson, Letona, Mc Rae, Romance, Russell, and West Point. ZIP codes within the county include 72010, 72012, 72020, 72082, 72143, and 72178. White County lies near Cleburne County, Woodruff County, and Independence County, each of which maintains its own courts for matters arising there.
These 17 places sit inside White County:
Bald Knob, Beebe, Bradford, El Paso, Garner, Griffithville, Higginson, Judsonia, Kensett, Letona, Mc Rae, Pangburn, Romance, Rose Bud, Russell, Searcy, West Point.
ZIP codes:
With about 79,091 residents, White County ranks 9th by population among the 75 counties of Arkansas.
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
Venue follows the defendant: their county, not the county of the dispute.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
Lawyers do not appear for either party at the hearing. You may speak to one before it or after it.
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.
White County is under the same limits as nearby Cleburne County and Woodruff County. These are the limits for White County, population about 79,091.
This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $5,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.
White County has about 79,091 residents. White County Circuit Court is the White County courthouse listed below.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Prepare the claim form, work out which court covers it, and pay the court's charge.
The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.
The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
Everything below applies to a case filed in White County, at the Searcy courthouse. White County Circuit Court lists (501) 279-6203 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. The usual route in Arkansas is the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it or delivery arranged by the court.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date.
After delivery, the server fills out a proof of service, and that goes on the court file before 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.
A White County address carries one of its 19 ZIP codes, 72010, 72012 and 72020 among them. Cleburne County and Woodruff County are the counties nearest to White County.
A claim has to be filed inside a set period that starts when the dispute arose. After that point the court may decline to hear it.
| Type of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
The same periods apply in White County as in nearby Cleburne County and Woodruff County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one White County ZIP code to another, 72010 included.
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.
The rate above is the one for White County, population about 79,091. White County is under the same state rate as nearby Cleburne County and Woodruff County.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File with the White 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).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Come to the hearing in person or remotely where permitted, present the facts, and get the ruling.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Bald Knob, Beebe and Bradford are among the places in White County that filings come from. White County takes in filings from 19 ZIP codes, 72010 first in the list.
The hearing is brief and informal. No lawyers take part, and the judge puts questions to each side directly.
Hearings in White County cases are listed at White County Circuit Court in Searcy. Bald Knob, Beebe and Bradford are among the White County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.
Courts can also summon the debtor to answer questions about income and property under oath. Until the balance is paid, interest usually continues to run at the statutory rate.
Bald Knob, Beebe and Bradford are among the White County places a judgment debtor may live in. The judgment in a White County case comes from White County Circuit Court in Searcy.
Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.
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