Franklin County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Franklin County, AR. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ozark area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Franklin County District Court - Ozark Division
116 S 2nd St
Ozark, AR 72949
Other Courthouse Locations
Franklin County District Court - Charleston Division
607 E Main St
Charleston, AR 72933
Serves: Southern District of Franklin County, including cases where the defendant resides, the obligation was to be performed, or the injury occurred within the district.
How to File in Franklin County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Arkansas small claims court guide →