District Courts
The following websites are maintained on location, and the Administrative Office of the Courts is not responsible for the content. The updated contact information for each location can be found in the Judicial Directory. Also contact information can be found in the Circuit Clerk Directory which also lists County Clerks.
Fort Smith, Sebastian County
North Little Rock, Pulaski County
Pulaski County
McGehee, Desha County
Little Rock Traffic 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 2009 – 2010 term District Court Judges Council President – Judge Mike Irwin.
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 2009-2010 term District and City Court Clerks Association President –Vicki Weed.
Small Claims Court Information
Arkansas District Judges Council
District Court Benchbook Link
Report of the Legislative Task Force on District Courts. Presented to the Senate Interim Committee on Judiciary and the House Interim Committee on Judiciary. Prepared by the Bureau of Legislative Research. September 1, 2006. [posted 10-16-2006] [Word Version] [PDF Version]
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2009 - 2010 District Court Judges’ Council Photo caption: Left to right, Don Bourne/3rd District Rep., |
