Arkansas · Small claims limit

Arkansas small claims limit

In Arkansas, you can sue for up to $5,000 in small claims court.

From an official summary

The rule

Small claims limit
$5,000
Details
Small claims division of district court; jurisdiction is set by Supreme Court rule. Collection agencies and lenders may not file there.

Law: Ark. Code § 16-17-704

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.