Arkansas Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Arkansas follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
3 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
14 days
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the 3-day notice expires (civil) or 10-day notice (criminal failure to vacate).
Tenant Answer Deadline
5 days
Hearing Timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on service.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession after a court judgment.
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