Siloam Springs Court Records
Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs 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.
Siloam Springs Court Records Overview
Benton County Circuit Clerk - Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs and Benton County, including civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases. Siloam Springs 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, about 30 miles northeast of Siloam Springs on US-412. Call ahead for older records that may be in storage.
See the Benton County court records page for full details on the circuit court and online tools available for the county.
Search Siloam Springs 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 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 results.
Note: Search ARCourts support is at (501) 410-1900 or toll-free (866) 823-5778.
Siloam Springs District Court
The Siloam Springs 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 in Bentonville. The district court is in Siloam Springs. Information about the court is available at siloamsprings.com.
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 in Siloam Springs. District court records can be searched through Search ARCourts alongside circuit court filings.
Getting Copies and Public Records Requests
Standard copies of Siloam Springs 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 ยง 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 restricted. The Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 assists with records 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 Siloam Springs is available through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. They assist with civil legal matters and court procedures in the area.
Nearby Cities
- Bentonville - Northeast, Benton County seat
- Rogers - Northeast in Benton County
- Fayetteville - East in Washington County
- Springdale - East in Washington/Benton County