Arkansas · Craighead County

Small Claims Court in Craighead County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Craighead County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Craighead County

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Jonesboro
Craighead District Court
410 West Washington, Jonesboro, AR, 72401
(870) 933-4508

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Small claims filings from Craighead County are handled at Craighead District Court in Jonesboro. Craighead County covers 15 ZIP codes, including the Bay, Black Oak and Bono areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Craighead County

Small claims in Craighead County

Craighead County, Arkansas, has a population of 115,852 and is served by the Arkansas Small Claims Division, which handles claims up to $5,000. Cases from the county are heard at Craighead District Court in Jonesboro, located at 410 West Washington, 72401, and the court can be reached by telephone at (870) 933-4508. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The county covers communities including Jonesboro, Bay, Black Oak, Bono, Brookland, Caraway, Cash, Egypt, Lake City, Monette, and State University, along with ZIP codes such as 72402, 72404, 72411, 72416, 72427, and 72467. Craighead County lies near Poinsett County, Greene County, and Lawrence County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse during its posted hours.

Where Craighead County hears these cases

Craighead District Court

410 West Washington, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Craighead County at a glance

Population115,852
Court sits inJonesboro
Court systemArkansas Small Claims Division
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county15
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Craighead County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Bay, Black Oak, Bono, Brookland, Caraway, Cash, Egypt, Jonesboro, Lake City, Monette, State University.

ZIP codes:

724017240272403724047240572411724147241672417724197242172427724377244772467

Craighead County in context

Craighead County is the 7th most populous of Arkansas's 75 counties, with about 115,852 residents. Craighead District Court, in Jonesboro, is about 13 miles from the Poinsett County courthouse in Marked Tree and 10 miles from the Greene County courthouse in Paragould.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Craighead County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$30–$65
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by Arkansas

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Craighead County

Filing fee
$30–$65
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Craighead County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$30–$65.
Where do you file?+
At Craighead District Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Craighead District Court, 410 West Washington, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (870) 933-4508.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Bay, Black Oak, Bono, Brookland, Caraway, Cash, Egypt, Jonesboro, Lake City, Monette, State University.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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