In Pope County, small claims cases up to $5,000 are heard by the Pope County District Court (Russellville). Here is where it is, how to reach it and how to file.
Address: 1506 East 2nd Street, Ste 2, Russellville, AR 72801 · Map
Pope County District Court also sits in Atkins, Dover, London, Pottsville. Each location keeps its own clerk; file where the defendant lives or where the dispute happened, and call ahead to confirm which location takes your case.
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
File in the county where a defendant lives, where the contract was made or to be performed, or where the injury or damage happened.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Arkansas counties.
Arkansas doesn't require a demand letter, but the Attorney General suggests trying to settle with the other side first. Make a free demand letter.
Small claims complaint and summons from your district court clerk
About $65 in most district courts, with small local add-ons in some (for example $67.50). Service is paid separately: the sheriff charges about $50, or you can use certified mail or a process server. Fee waiver: Petition to proceed in forma pauperis (ask the clerk for the form).
Serve by the sheriff, a private process server, or certified mail with restricted delivery. You pay the server directly, not the court.
The clerk sets a trial date after the defendant answers; timing depends on the court. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
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Open the filing guideSmall claims in Pope County are filed with the Pope County District Court (Russellville), 1506 East 2nd Street, Ste 2, Russellville, AR 72801.
Up to $5,000. You can sue for up to $5,000 in money or property. If the defendant counterclaims for more than $5,000, the case can move to Circuit Court.
About $65 in most district courts, with small local add-ons in some (for example $67.50). Service is paid separately: the sheriff charges about $50, or you can use certified mail or a process server.