12mo
Avg. to Trial
~500
Court PI Filings
Circuit
Court Type
E-Filing
Jury Pool Characteristics
Little Rock suburb — moderate-to-conservative
Suburban working-class
More defense-friendly than Pulaski County
Growing suburban community
Filing Procedures
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E-filing available
- 2
Filing fee approximately $165
- 3
50% bar applies
- 4
3-year SOL
Local Rules & Requirements
50% bar applies
Mandatory mediation
Saline County local rules
Expert disclosure deadlines
Mandatory ADR
Mandatory mediation
Strategic Tips
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I-30 corridor between LR and Hot Springs
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More conservative than Pulaski
- 3
Cases move quickly
- 4
Growing suburban population
Frequently Asked Questions — Saline Circuit (Benton)
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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