Jacksonville Court Records

Jacksonville court records are filed and maintained through Pulaski County, the county where Jacksonville is located. Civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases for Jacksonville residents are kept by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock. You can search those records online for free through the state's case portal or visit the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk - Jacksonville

Jacksonville cases are handled by the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk's office at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone (501) 340-8500. Clerk Terri Hollingsworth and her staff handle all circuit court filings for Jacksonville and all of Pulaski County, including civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases. Jacksonville is in the 6th Judicial Circuit. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

When you visit, bring case numbers or party names. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For older records in storage, call ahead so staff can pull files before your visit.

See the Pulaski County court records page for full details on the circuit court system and all courthouse resources.

Search Jacksonville Records Online

Pulaski 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 online. Cases from before January 2009 may have limited data. Administrative Order 19 governs public access. Social security numbers and minors' names are redacted from online results.

Jacksonville District Court

The Jacksonville District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000 for Jacksonville residents. It also holds preliminary hearings for felony charges before those cases move to the Pulaski County Circuit Court. District court records can be searched through Search ARCourts alongside circuit court filings.

For copies of district court records, contact the Jacksonville District Court clerk. Traffic fines and misdemeanor fees can often be paid in person at the Jacksonville courthouse. The district court serves the northeastern part of Pulaski County in and around Jacksonville.

Getting Copies and Public Records Requests

Standard copies of Jacksonville court records cost $0.25 per page at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock. Certified copies run $5.00 each. For mail requests, write to the Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk at 401 West Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201. Include party names, case number if available, and a check payable to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. Call (501) 340-8500 to confirm fees.

Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 gives the public the right to access most government records. Court records follow Administrative Order 19. Juvenile records, sealed orders, and expunged cases are restricted. 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. Courthouse kiosks operated by the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation are available in Pulaski County. Legal aid for qualifying residents can be reached at (501) 376-3423.

Nearby Cities

• Cabot - Northeast in Lonoke County
• North Little Rock - Southwest in Pulaski County
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