Bentonville District Court

Mission Statement:

Consistent with our oath of office, the court will provide courteous, efficient and safe judicial services to the public, upholding and protecting the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and the Constitution of the United States of America.

RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                                                                              This District Court has jurisdiction over all city and county (within the surrounding areas of Bentonville) traffic, misdemeanor, city and county ordinances, civil and small claims cases, if the defendant resides in this district.

The court is under the direction of a District Judge, which is an elected four year term. 

The Court Staff includes a Chief Court Clerk, A Chief Deputy Court Clerk, five Deputy Court Clerks, 1 Probation Officer/Bailiff, and 1 Probation Clerk.

You must bring your paperwork with you when consulting the court clerk. Clerks need docket numbers.

NOTICE: THIS OFFICE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE

Criminal Division

This office oversees all traffic violations and misdemeanors in Bentonville and the Benton County area surrounding Bentonville. Costs and fines vary according to violation.

• Traffic: Cost $75.00 plus fines ranging from $25.00 to $1,000.00.
• DWI: Cost is $300.00 plus fines ranging from $300.00 to $5,000.00
• Misdemeanors: Cost $100.00 plus fines ranging from $25.00 to $1,000.00.
• City/County Ordinance: Cost is $25.00 plus fines ranging from $10.00 to $1,000.00                                                          (Fines are typical but not limited to the range above)
• Bentonville District Court is in session every Tuesday & Wednesday (See schedule below)

Arraignments - (first appearance) 7:30 AM

Trials - Wednesdays at 9:30 AM, with our without Attorneys

Status Hearings - Tuesdays at 1:30 PM

Show Cause Hearings - Tuesdays at 8:30 AM

Sentencing - Fridays at 9:00 AM

Civil Division

This office also oversees small claims and civil cases.

• Civil Cases - $80.00-Maximum amount that can be claimed is $25,000. Trials are held on the 4th Thursday each month.
• Small Claims Cases - Filing Fee $65.00 - Maximum amount that can be claimed is $5,000. Trials are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month.