Collecting Your Judgment in St. Francis County
You won in Arkansas — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in St. Francis County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in St. Francis County
Local court
St. Francis County District Court
615 East Cross Street, Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1410
Who enforces the order
The St. Francis 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 DefendantUp to 25% of disposable earnings (federal CCPA cap); 75% / at least $217.50 of weekly take-home is protected
Bank levy
Form Writ of GarnishmentWrit 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).
Doing it yourself in St. Francis County
Arkansas's enforcement forms are built for self-represented creditors, and the court and sheriff fees are modest and usually recoverable from the debtor. If you'd rather hand it off entirely, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
St. Francis County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In St. Francis County, that is typically St. Francis County District Court, 615 East Cross Street, Forrest City, AR 72335 ((870) 261-1410). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The St. Francis 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 the steps below cover when to pay it.
No — judgment collection isn't a service we offer. This guide covers the do-it-yourself path for St. Francis County step by step. If you'd rather hand it off, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Nearby counties in Arkansas
General information about collecting a money judgment in St. Francis County, Arkansas — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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