2026 Arkansas judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Current 2026 snapshot: Arkansas post-judgment interest is 5.75% per year; the recorded prejudgment reference is 5.75% per year.
Everything Arkansas charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each recorded with a cited source and linked to its full page with observations, scope, and known carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate or rule | Effective | Authority | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 5.75% | July 8, 2026 | Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114(a) | Statutory formula / table |
| Prejudgment interest | 5.75% | July 9, 2026 | Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114(a)(1) | Formula rate |
Post-judgment interest
Arkansas's post-judgment interest rate is 5.75% per year. Arkansas post-judgment interest is currently 5.75% — a statutory formula rate under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114(a) that resets periodically.
→ Full Arkansas post-judgment page — Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114(a), effective-date history, scope, and official source.
Prejudgment interest
Arkansas's prejudgment interest rate is 5.75% per year (formula rate). Arkansas prejudgment interest is currently 5.75% per year — a statutory formula rate under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114(a)(1) that resets periodically.
→ Full Arkansas prejudgment page — Ark. Code Ann. § 16-65-114(a)(1), when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Arkansas?
As of July 8, 2026, the Arkansas post-judgment interest rate is 5.75% per year. Arkansas judgment interest — a formula rate, reset periodically.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Arkansas?
Arkansas's prejudgment interest rate is 5.75% per year (formula rate). Arkansas prejudgment interest — a formula rate, reset periodically.
Is Arkansas judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Arkansas prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Cite this page
StatuteRates. “Arkansas Judgment & Prejudgment Interest Rates.” StatuteRates.com. Accessed today. https://statuterates.com/states/arkansas/ Each rate includes a cited source and recorded effective date; confirm the controlling authority before use.
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