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In Arkansas, the costs of serving court papers may range from $50 to $200 for each file that needs receiving by the witness or defendant. If there is a rush or an overnight service necessary for these matters, these costs may increase.

Each person appointed to serve process must have these minimum qualifications: (1) be not less than 18 years old and a citizen of the United States; (2) have a high school diploma or equivalent; (3) not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or a crime involving dishonesty or ...

Personal service must be made by: A sheriff or deputy of the county where service is to be made. Any person appointed by the court to serve a summons. Any person authorized to serve process by the state where the service will be made (Private Process Server)

Complaints are usually served in one of three ways: certified mail, by personal delivery of a summons by the sheriff or by personal delivery by some other person authorized to serve the civil process. The cost of serving the complaint upon the defendant is borne by the plaintiff.

The Arkansas Constitution mandates that the state shall never be made a defendant. However, plaintiffs can bring claims before the Arkansas State Claims Commission, an arm of the General Assembly. Political subdivisions are immune except to the extent they are covered by liability insurance.

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services and Legal Aid of Arkansas assist thousands of clients every year in priority areas, such as family law, consumer issues, bankruptcy or evictions. Eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines.