Pulaski County (Little Rock) Venue Guide
401 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 7220114mo
Avg. to Trial
~3,000
Court PI Filings
Circuit
Court Type
E-Filing
Jury Pool Characteristics
Diverse urban jury pool from Little Rock metro — the largest in Arkansas
Generally moderate on damages — more plaintiff-friendly than rural Arkansas
State capital influences create a mix of government and private-sector jurors
Filing Procedures
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E-filing available through Arkansas eFlex system
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Filing fee approximately $165 for circuit court civil cases
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Arkansas uses modified comparative fault with a 50% bar (plaintiff must be less at fault than defendant)
Local Rules & Requirements
Modified comparative fault — plaintiff's recovery reduced by their fault percentage, barred at 50%+
Amendment 80 merged law and equity courts into unified circuit courts
Mandatory mediation may be ordered by the court in complex cases
Arkansas Civil Practice Rule 16 governs pretrial conferences and scheduling
Strategic Tips
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Pulaski County is the most active PI venue in Arkansas with the fastest dockets
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Arkansas has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury — generous by national standards
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Collateral source rule applies — evidence of insurance payments is generally inadmissible
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Punitive damages are available but capped under Arkansas Code § 16-55-208
Frequently Asked Questions — Pulaski County (Little Rock)
Sources & Methodology
Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.
Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.
Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.
Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.
Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.
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