Sevier County District Court - De Queen Division
Filing information for Sevier County District Court - De Queen Division in De Queen, AR. Part of the Sevier County small claims court system.
Small claims in Arkansas — the numbers that apply at this court
$5,000
maximum claim
$65
filing fee (published)
3–5 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Arkansas small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Sevier County District Court - De Queen Division
115 North 3rd Street, Room 215
De Queen, AR 71832
Mailing Address
115 North 3rd Street
De Queen, AR 71832
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays)
Area Served
Sevier County
How to File at Sevier County District Court - De Queen Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available statewide through the eFlex system. The Sevier County Circuit Clerk's office indicates they are a mandatory e-file court for Circuit Court cases, suggesting general e-filing availability in the county. A one-time registration fee of $100 and an additional $20 fee for new case initiation apply. Training is required.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Arkansas
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
5 yrs written contract · 5 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Sevier County District Court - De Queen Division?
Filing fees in Arkansas are set by the state and are $65. If you can't afford the fee, Arkansas offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Sevier County?
Small claims cases in Sevier County are limited to $5,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Sevier County District Court - De Queen Division?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Sevier County District Court - De Queen Division, and when is it open?
Sevier County District Court - De Queen Division is at 115 North 3rd Street, Room 215, De Queen, AR 71832. Posted hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays). Phone: (870) 584-7311. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in De Queen?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.