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How do I access court records?

Circuit Court Clerk (county level) / Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts (state level)
Step by Step

How to do it

  1. Identify what type of record you need: Circuit Court (civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile), District Court, or Court of Appeals/Supreme Court
  2. Search online through the Arkansas Court Connect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov - statewide public access to circuit court case information; search by party name or case number
  3. For full case documents or certified copies: contact the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the case was filed
  4. In-person access: visit the Circuit Court Clerk's office in the relevant county; bring photo ID and case details
  5. For written/mail requests: submit to the appropriate Circuit Court Clerk with case details and applicable fees
Details

What you need to know

Required Docs
  • Valid photo ID (for in-person requests)
  • Case number or full legal name of parties (for in-person or written requests)
Fee
Arkansas Court Connect online access free for basic searches; certified copy fees vary by county and document type - typically $0.50-$1.00 per page plus certification fee; contact specific county clerk for current fee schedule
Processing Time
Immediate online searches; same day or by mail for certified copies
Online Option
Yes - Arkansas Court Connect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov (statewide circuit court case information)
Where to Go
Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the case was filed (for certified copies and full documents)
County-specific variations apply

Arkansas Court Connect covers circuit court records statewide, but completeness varies - older records and some rural counties may have limited online records. District Court records are managed locally and may not be in the statewide portal. Contact the specific court for availability. Some counties have more comprehensive online records than others.

Arkansas Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Arkansas Court Connect (caseinfo.arcourts.gov) provides statewide access to circuit court case information - search by party name or case number.
  • Circuit Courts handle felonies, civil cases over $25,000, family law, probate, and juvenile matters.
  • District Courts handle misdemeanors, civil cases up to $25,000, and traffic violations - records at individual district court level.
  • Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions: arcourts.gov/opinions.
  • Criminal background checks: Arkansas State Police conducts criminal history checks - available to the public; contact Arkansas State Police at asp.arkansas.gov.
  • Juvenile records are sealed and not accessible to the public.
  • Marriage and divorce records: Arkansas Department of Health maintains marriage coupons and divorce coupons from 1917 and 1923 respectively; actual decrees are maintained at the County Clerk's office.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts - arcourts.gov | Court Connect: caseinfo.arcourts.gov | (501) 682-9400