Bentonville Court Records

Bentonville court records are filed and maintained through Benton County, where Bentonville serves as the county seat. Civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases for Bentonville are kept by the Benton County Circuit Clerk. You can search those records online for free through the state's case portal or visit the Bentonville courthouse in person.

Benton County Circuit Clerk - Bentonville

The Benton County Circuit Clerk's office is located at the Benton County Courthouse, 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. The main phone number is (479) 271-1015. The clerk handles all circuit court filings for Bentonville and the rest of Benton County, including civil cases, criminal matters, domestic relations, probate files, and juvenile records. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

When you go in person, bring any case numbers or party names you have. Staff can search by name, case number, or type. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page, and certified copies run $5.00 each. For older records in off-site storage, calling ahead saves time.

See the Benton County court records page for complete details on the circuit court system, courthouse location, and online access tools for the county.

Search Bentonville Records Online

Benton County participates in the state's free online case system. Use Search ARCourts to look up Bentonville circuit and district court cases by party name, business name, case number, or type. Results show case status, the presiding judge, filing dates, docket entries, and upcoming hearings. No login and no fee are required.

Juvenile cases, sealed files, and expunged records are not visible online. Cases filed before January 2009 may have limited electronic data. Administrative Order 19 governs what records are public. Social security numbers and minors' names are redacted from results.

Bentonville District Court

The Bentonville District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. It also conducts preliminary hearings for felony charges before those cases move to the Benton County Circuit Court. The district court is located at 301 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712. Phone (479) 271-3123.

District court records for Bentonville cases can be searched through Search ARCourts along with circuit court filings. For copies of specific district court records, contact the district court clerk directly. Traffic fines and misdemeanor fees can be paid at the courthouse or, in some cases, online through the court's payment system.

Federal Court Records in Bentonville

Federal cases involving Bentonville residents are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. The nearest federal courthouse with regular operations is in Fayetteville at 35 East Mountain Street. You can reach the Western District clerk at (479) 521-6980. Federal records are searched through PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov at $0.10 per page.

Getting Copies and Public Records Requests

Standard copies of Bentonville court records are $0.25 per page at the Benton County Circuit Clerk's office. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. For mail requests, write to the Benton County Circuit Clerk at 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. Include party names, case number if you have it, and a check payable to the Benton County Circuit Clerk.

The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act under Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 gives citizens the right to request public records. Court records follow their own access rules under Administrative Order 19. Juvenile records, sealed files, and expunged cases are restricted from public access. If you need records from the City of Bentonville itself rather than the courts, contact the city at (479) 271-3100.

Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources

The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov provides downloadable court forms, self-help guides, and a directory of courts. Legal aid services for qualifying residents in the Bentonville area can be reached through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243.

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation at arkansasjustice.org operates courthouse kiosks in northwest Arkansas where you can search records and find legal help without a computer at home. The Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 can help if you have trouble getting records from any Benton County office.

Nearby Cities

• Rogers - Southeast Benton County
• Centerton - West of Bentonville in Benton County
• Bella Vista - North of Bentonville in Benton County
• Fayetteville - South in Washington County