Prairie County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Prairie County, AR. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Des Arc area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (4)

4 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Prairie County District Court - Biscoe Department

PO Box 187

Biscoe, AR 72017

Phone: (870) 998-2226Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Other Courthouse Locations

Prairie County District Court - Des Arc Department

City Hall, 107 S 3rd St

Des Arc, AR 72040

Serves: Des Arc and surrounding areas

Phone: (870) 256-9217Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
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Prairie County District Court - DeValls Bluff Department

977 E Cypress St

DeValls Bluff, AR 72041

Serves: DeValls Bluff and surrounding areas

Phone: (870) 998-2301Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
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Prairie County District Court - Hazen Department

96 Front St

Hazen, AR 72064

Serves: Hazen and surrounding areas

Phone: (870) 255-4514Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
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How to File in Prairie 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 Prairie 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.