Russellville Court Records

Russellville court records are filed through Pope County, where Russellville serves as the county seat. The Pope County Circuit Clerk keeps all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile case filings for the area.

Pope County Circuit Clerk - Russellville

The Pope County Circuit Clerk's office is at 100 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801. Phone (479) 968-7499. The clerk handles all circuit court filings for Russellville and Pope County, including civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases. Russellville is in the 15th 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. For large or archived requests, call ahead so staff can pull files before your visit.

See the Pope County court records page for full details on the circuit court, online tools, and other resources at the Russellville courthouse.

Search Russellville Records Online

Pope 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 login required.

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

Russellville District Court

The Russellville District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. It also holds preliminary hearings for felony charges before those cases move to circuit court. The district court is in Russellville and information is available at russellvillearkansas.org.

For copies of district court records, contact the district court clerk. Traffic fines and misdemeanor fees can often be paid in person at the courthouse or through the court's payment options online. District court records can be searched through Search ARCourts alongside circuit court filings.

Russellville City Clerk

The Russellville City Clerk handles municipal records separate from the county court system. This includes city council minutes, ordinances, and city contracts. The City Clerk's office is at Russellville City Hall, 203 South Commerce Street, Russellville, AR 72801. Phone (479) 968-2244. For court case files, the Pope County Circuit Clerk is the right office to contact.

Getting Copies and Public Records Requests

Standard copies of Russellville court records cost $0.25 per page at the Pope County Circuit Clerk. Certified copies run $5.00 each. For mail requests, write to the Pope County Circuit Clerk at 100 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801. Include party names, case number if available, and a check payable to the Pope County Circuit Clerk. Call (479) 968-7499 to confirm fees before mailing.

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. Legal aid for qualifying residents in Russellville is available through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. They assist with civil legal matters, court forms, and explain court procedures in the area.

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