Which Arkansas court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | District Court: Small Claims Division | Up to $5,000 | Ark. Code § 16-17-704 |
| Limited civil | District Court | Up to $25,000 | Ark. Code § 16-17-704 |
| General civil | Circuit Court Over $25,000. | No limit | Ark. Const. amend. 80 |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 30 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (Ark. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1)).
11 Arkansas forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Arkansas practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- SummonsArk. R. Civ. P. 4, 12(a)(1): 30-day answer
- Civil Cover SheetArkansas AOC form: filed with the Complaint
- Proof of ServiceArk. R. Civ. P. 4(g): return of service
- Petition to Proceed In Forma PauperisArk. R. Civ. P. 72: fee waiver
- Notice of Voluntary NonsuitArk. R. Civ. P. 41(a): once as of right, without prejudice
- Motion for Default JudgmentArk. R. Civ. P. 55(a): 55(b) notice if appeared
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. § 3931
- Default JudgmentArk. R. Civ. P. 55: interest per Ark. Code § 16-65-114
- Writ of Garnishment: WagesArk. Code § 16-110-401 et seq.: 25% / 30x fed min wage
- Writ of Garnishment: Financial InstitutionArk. Code § 16-110-401 et seq.: 30-day garnishee answer
- Examination of Judgment DebtorArk. Code § 16-66-221: post-judgment asset discovery
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Arkansas matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Proof of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Proof of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Writ of Garnishment: Wages · Writ of Garnishment: Financial Institution · Examination of Judgment Debtor
Fee Waiver
Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Voluntary Dismissal
Notice of Voluntary Nonsuit
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Arkansas county are in the 1Court Directory: Arkansas.
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