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Collecting Your Judgment in Sebastian County

You won in Arkansas — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Sebastian County, and where to file locally.

10 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
Contract judgments: the contract rate or 10% per annum, whichever is greater; all other judgments: 10% per annum (Ark. Code § 16-65-114), capped at the max permitted by Arkansas Constitution Amendment 89.
Interest
Available
Wage garnishment
Sebastian
County

Where to file in Sebastian County

Local court

Sebastian County District Court - Fort Smith

901 South B Street, Suite 105, Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 784-2420

Who enforces the order

The Sebastian County sheriff/marshal carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues your order. Real-estate liens are recorded with the county recorder where the property sits.

Your collection options

These follow Arkansas law. See the full Arkansas guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Examination of judgment debtor (post-judgment discovery)

Wage garnishment

Form Writ of Garnishment + Notice to Defendant

Up to 25% of disposable earnings (federal CCPA cap); 75% / at least $217.50 of weekly take-home is protected

Bank levy

Form Writ of Garnishment

Writ of Garnishment (of a bank/garnishee)

Property lien

A judgment of a circuit court is a lien on the debtor's real property in the county where rendered; to reach property in other counties, file a certified copy of the judgment with the circuit clerk of that county (Ark. Code § 16-65-117).

We'll prepare your Sebastian County collection paperwork

Flat $299 — we prepare your Arkansas enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Sebastian County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).

Sebastian County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Sebastian County, that is typically Sebastian County District Court - Fort Smith, 901 South B Street, Suite 105, Fort Smith, AR 72901 ((479) 784-2420). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Sebastian County sheriff (or marshal/constable, depending on the county) carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues the order. Contact their civil division for the current levy fee — it's a modest, recoverable cost, and we list the step in your playbook.

Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your Arkansas-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Sebastian County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

General information about collecting a money judgment in Sebastian County, Arkansas — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

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