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Franklin County District Court - Charleston Division

Filing information for Franklin County District Court - Charleston Division in Charleston, AR. Part of the Franklin County small claims court system.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Franklin County District Court - Charleston Division

607 E Main St

Charleston, AR 72933

Mailing Address

PO Box 426

Charleston, AR 72933

Phone: (479) 965-7455Fax: (479) 965-9980Email: districtcourt@charlestonar.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Area Served

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 at Franklin County District Court - Charleston Division

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: Electronic filing is a voluntary means of fulfilling filing requirements in Arkansas courts, though some courts may mandate it. A $20 fee is assessed for initiating a new case through the e-filing system.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guide

Wrong court? Franklin County has 2 courts.

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For statewide rules, see the full Arkansas small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.