Centerton Court Records

Centerton court records are filed and maintained through Benton County, where the Benton County Circuit Clerk handles all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases for Centerton and the county. You can search those records online for free through the state's case portal or visit the Benton County Courthouse in Bentonville.

Benton County Circuit Clerk - Centerton

Centerton cases are handled by the Benton County Circuit Clerk's office at 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. Phone (479) 271-1015. The clerk handles all circuit court filings for Centerton and Benton County, including civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases. Centerton is in the 4th Judicial Circuit. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

When you visit, bring party names or case numbers. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. The courthouse is in Bentonville, a few miles northeast of Centerton. For older records in storage, call ahead so the office can pull files before your visit.

See the Benton County court records page for full details on the circuit court and online access tools available for the county.

Search Centerton Records Online

Benton County participates in the state's free online case search system. Use Search ARCourts to look up 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 fee, no account required.

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

Centerton District Court

The Centerton District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000 for Centerton residents. It also conducts preliminary hearings for felony charges before those cases move to the Benton County Circuit Court in Bentonville. Traffic fines and misdemeanor fees can be paid in person at the district court. District court records can be searched through Search ARCourts.

For copies of district court records, contact the Centerton District Court clerk. The court is part of the city government. For Benton County-level filings, the circuit clerk in Bentonville is the right contact.

Getting Copies and Public Records Requests

Standard copies of Centerton court records cost $0.25 per page at the Benton County Circuit Clerk in Bentonville. Certified copies run $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 available, and a check payable to the Benton County Circuit Clerk. Call (479) 271-1015 to confirm fees before mailing.

Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 gives the public access to most government records. Court records follow Administrative Order 19. Juvenile records, sealed orders, and expunged cases are not public. The Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 helps with access disputes.

Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources

The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov has court forms, self-help guides, and a court directory. Legal aid for qualifying residents in Centerton is available through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. They assist with civil legal matters and court procedures.

Nearby Cities

• Bentonville - Northeast, Benton County seat
• Rogers - East in Benton County
• Bella Vista - North in Benton County
• Siloam Springs - West in Benton County