City Court

District courts, formerly known as municipal courts before passage of Amendment 80 to the Arkansas Constitution, exercise county-wide jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases, preliminary felony cases, and civil cases in matters of less than $5,000. A small claims division of district court provides a forum in which citizens represent themselves to resolve minor civil matters. The city courts operate in smaller communities where district courts do not exist and exercise city-wide jurisdiction.

The Arkansas District Judges Council is made up of all district court judges in the state. The council acts as the general body representing the state's limited jurisdiction courts. Formal business by the council is conducted in the spring and fall meetings each year. The 2007 – 2008 term District Court Judges Council President – Judge John Finley. 

The Arkansas District and City Court Clerks' Association is responsible for the certification of these limited jurisdiction court clerks and works to represent their interest. The 2007-2008 term District and City Court Clerks Association President – Cheri Mitch.