Jefferson County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Jefferson County, AR. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Pine Bluff area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Jefferson County District Court, Pine Bluff Division

223 East 3rd Avenue

Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Phone: (870) 850-7584 (Judge Kearney's Division), (870) 541-4646 (Judge Bridgforth's Division)Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Jefferson County District Court, White Hall Division

Pine Bluff, AR

Serves: White Hall

Phone: (870) 247-1420
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How to File in Jefferson County

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 take action in Jefferson County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Arkansas small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.