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Collecting Your Judgment in Van Buren County

You won in Arkansas — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Van Buren 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
Van Buren
County

Where to file in Van Buren County

Local court

Van Buren County District Court

234 Moss St, Clinton, AR 72031

(501) 745-4140

Who enforces the order

The Van Buren 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 Van Buren County collection paperwork

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

Van Buren County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Van Buren County, that is typically Van Buren County District Court, 234 Moss St, Clinton, AR 72031 ((501) 745-4140). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County, Arkansas — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

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