Find Court Records in Springdale
Springdale court records are filed under Washington County, which handles all circuit-level cases including felony criminal matters, civil suits, divorces, and probate filings for the Springdale area. The Washington County Circuit Clerk's office in Fayetteville is the main custodian for those records. For lower-level matters like traffic violations and misdemeanors, Springdale has its own district court. You can search court records from Springdale online for free or visit the clerk's office in person to obtain copies.
Springdale Court Records Overview
Washington County Circuit Clerk
Springdale is in Washington County, so circuit court case filings for Springdale residents are maintained by the Washington County Circuit Clerk, Kyle E. Sylvester. The office is at 280 North College Avenue, Suite 302, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Phone: (479) 444-1538. While Springdale has its own city court, circuit-level matters go to the clerk's office in Fayetteville, which is the county seat.
Circuit court cases include felony charges, civil disputes over $25,000, domestic relations filings like divorce and child custody, probate and estate matters, and appeals from district courts. If you need a certified copy of a court order or a case disposition from a Springdale felony case or civil suit, the Washington County clerk's office is where to go. Standard copies run $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 plus per-page fees. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Washington County also runs a separate archives branch at 4 South College Avenue in Fayetteville, (479) 444-1543, for older records that have moved out of the main office. The Washington County court records page has more detail on the full court structure.
Springdale District Court
Springdale has its own district court for local matters. The Springdale District Court is at Springdale City Hall, 201 Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764. Phone: (479) 750-8114. This court handles misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims cases, and civil matters under $25,000. It also handles preliminary hearings for felonies before those cases transfer to circuit court.
Having a local district court means you don't have to drive to Fayetteville for every legal matter. Routine traffic cases and misdemeanor charges stay in Springdale. If you're looking for records from these types of cases, start with the district court. Many Springdale district court records are also searchable online through the statewide case portal.
Note: For circuit-level cases like felonies or divorces, you'll deal with the Washington County clerk in Fayetteville, not the Springdale District Court.
Springdale City Clerk
The Springdale City Clerk is also located at 201 Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764. Phone: (479) 750-8118, fax (479) 750-8505. The city clerk handles municipal records rather than court case filings. City council minutes, ordinances, city contracts, and official municipal documents are maintained there. If you need a zoning ordinance, a city permit record, or the text of a city law, the city clerk is the right office. For court case records, you need either the district court or the Washington County circuit clerk.
It's easy to confuse the city clerk and the circuit clerk. Think of it this way: city clerk handles city government business; circuit clerk handles court cases. Both offices are in the public records system, but they keep very different types of documents.
Search Springdale Court Records Online
The image below shows the Washington County CourtConnect portal, which is the online gateway to Springdale and Washington County court records.
Start your online search at Search ARCourts to look up Springdale cases by party name, case number, or citation number for free.
The portal is updated as new filings come in, so it reflects current case status. You'll see assigned judges, hearing dates, docket entries, and sometimes document links.
The Search ARCourts system replaced the older CourtConnect interface and covers most circuit courts and some district courts across Arkansas. You can search by name, case number, case type, or citation. Results are available at no cost. Keep in mind that juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged files don't appear. The system also doesn't show records that predate January 1, 2009 in full electronic form, though the physical files still exist at the courthouse.
Technical support for the portal is at (501) 410-1900 or (866) 823-5778, and email acap.help@arcourts.gov. The Arkansas Judiciary website has additional guides and self-help resources if you're navigating the court system without an attorney.
Records Requests and Copy Fees
If you need paper copies of Springdale court records, you have two paths. For district court records, contact the Springdale District Court at (479) 750-8114. For circuit court records, contact the Washington County Circuit Clerk at (479) 444-1538 or visit 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville. Either way, standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies from the circuit clerk cost $5.00 plus copy fees.
Mail requests are accepted at the circuit clerk's office. Write to Washington County Circuit Clerk, 280 North College Avenue, Suite 302, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Include the party names, approximate filing date, and the case number if you have it. The office must respond within three working days under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at Ark. Code Ann. ยง 25-19-101. The first hour of staff search time is free; additional time may be billed.
Note: Certified copies are required for legal proceedings, so if you plan to submit a document to another court or government office, ask for a certified copy rather than a plain photocopy.
Springdale District Court Website
The screenshot below shows the Springdale District Court's official page, where residents can find court schedules, contact information, and case details for local matters.
Go to the Springdale District Court page for direct access to the court's schedule, fines payment, and contact details.
The district court's page includes information on how to pay traffic fines online and how to request a hearing date if you want to contest a citation.
Springdale City Clerk and Municipal Records
The image below shows the Springdale City website, which houses the city clerk's office and related municipal services.
Visit the City of Springdale website to access the city clerk, municipal ordinances, and city council minutes separate from the court case system.
City records and court case records are stored in different offices, so knowing which type of document you need will save you a trip to the wrong location.
Legal Aid Resources
Courthouse kiosks are available at the Washington County courthouse in Fayetteville through the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation. These kiosks let you search case records, print exhibits, and apply for legal aid without needing an attorney. For low-income residents needing civil legal help in the Springdale area, call (501) 376-3423 or (870) 972-9224.
The full Arkansas Judiciary site at arcourts.gov has downloadable court forms and self-help guides. The Administrative Office of the Courts can be reached at (501) 682-9400 for general questions about navigating the Arkansas court system. If you run into trouble getting records, the Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 is available.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Springdale with their own court records pages include cities in Washington and Benton counties.
- Fayetteville - Washington County seat, just south
- Rogers - Benton County, northwest
- Bentonville - Benton County seat, northwest
- Fort Smith - Sebastian County, south on I-49