Bradley County Court Records
Bradley County court records are kept at the county courthouse in Warren, where the Circuit Clerk handles all filings for circuit court cases. These records include civil cases, felony criminal proceedings, domestic relations matters, probate and estate filings, and juvenile cases. You can search case information for free through the statewide online portal, visit the clerk's office in Warren during business hours, or send a written mail request for copies. This page covers all the ways to find and obtain Bradley County court records.
Bradley County Court Records Overview
Bradley County Circuit Clerk Office
The Bradley County Circuit Clerk maintains all circuit court records at the courthouse in Warren. The office handles civil filings, criminal case files, domestic relations records, probate matters, and juvenile case documents. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk's staff can help you locate records and provide copies during business hours.
To request records in person, have the case number or the parties' names ready. Plain copies are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the per-page copy fee. For mail requests, write to the Circuit Clerk at the Bradley County Courthouse in Warren. Include the case details, your return address, and a check or money order for the expected fees payable to the Bradley County Circuit Clerk.
The Circuit Clerk also handles real estate recording for Bradley County. Deeds, mortgages, releases, and liens must all be filed with the clerk's office. This is in addition to the court records function. The clerk is an elected official serving a four-year term under state law.
Note: Bradley County was established in 1840, and its circuit court records go back many decades, though some older documents may need to be requested directly from the clerk's archive.
Search Bradley County Court Records Online
The statewide Search ARCourts system at caseinfo.arcourts.gov includes Bradley County circuit court records. You can search by party name, business name, case number, or citation. Results show case type, filing date, assigned judge, parties involved, and current case status. The system also shows scheduled hearing dates and may include links to publicly available documents.
Access is free and available around the clock. Records from before January 1, 2009 may have limited online availability and may require a direct request to the clerk. Sealed, expunged, and juvenile case records are not accessible under Administrative Order 19. If you cannot find a record online, call the clerk's office during business hours. Technical support for the portal is at (501) 410-1900 or (866) 823-5778.
The image below shows the Bradley County Circuit Clerk website where you can find direct contact details for the Warren courthouse.
The Bradley County Circuit Clerk website lists contact information, office hours, and procedures for requesting court records from the courthouse in Warren.
Check this site for current contact details before submitting a request or planning a visit to the courthouse.
Types of Cases in Bradley County Circuit Court
The Bradley County Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $25,000, domestic relations cases including divorce, child custody, and support orders, probate and estate administration, and juvenile matters. These are the main case types you will find in the circuit court records. Appeals from the Bradley County District Court also come to circuit court.
For lower-level matters, the district court in Bradley County handles misdemeanor charges, traffic violations, preliminary felony hearings, civil claims under $25,000, and small claims cases. District court records are part of the statewide Search ARCourts database for participating courts.
The image below shows the Search ARCourts online portal used for Bradley County case searches.
Using Search ARCourts, you can find Bradley County circuit court cases filed in Warren and check case status, docket activity, and hearing schedules.
Results include parties, attorneys, case description, and current status for cases in the database.
Bradley County Government and Court Services
The Bradley County government website provides access to information about county offices including the Circuit Clerk. From this site, you can find contact details for the Warren courthouse and links to online services. Bradley County follows Arkansas FOIA standards for public records access, which means most court filings are open to any citizen of the state.
The Administrative Office of the Courts has placed courthouse kiosks in circuit courts statewide, including Bradley County. The kiosk at the Warren courthouse lets you search case records, print court forms, and find legal aid resources on your own without asking the clerk's staff.
The image below shows the Bradley County government website with links to the courthouse and county offices.
The Bradley County government portal lists county offices, courthouse hours, and links to resources for residents seeking public records in Warren.
Use this site to confirm office contact details before submitting a record request to the clerk.
Land Records in Bradley County
The Bradley County Circuit Clerk records all real estate instruments for the county, including deeds, mortgages, and liens. For online property research, ActDataScout's Bradley County land records give you access to current ownership data, tax assessment information, and property transfer records. This is a practical starting tool for any property or title research in the county.
For certified copies of recorded documents, you will need to contact the Circuit Clerk's office directly. Recording fees are $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Standard copy fees apply for copies of already-recorded instruments.
The image below shows the ActDataScout land records tool for Bradley County property searches.
The ActDataScout Bradley County land records system lets you look up property ownership, tax assessments, and transfer history without visiting the Warren courthouse.
Use this database for initial research and then contact the clerk for certified official copies.
Note: Bradley County recording fees are $15 for the first page and $5 per additional page, following standard Arkansas recording fee schedules for all recorded real estate instruments.
Public Access Rights and Legal Help
Bradley County court records are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. ยง 25-19-101. You have the right to inspect and copy public records. The office must respond within three working days. Fees can only cover the actual cost of reproducing records.
Certain information must be redacted under Administrative Order 19 before records are released. This includes social security numbers, financial account numbers, minor children's names, and medical data. Sealed and expunged case files are not available to the public. Contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 if a request is wrongly denied.
For legal help in Bradley County, contact the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at (501) 376-3423 or Legal Aid of Arkansas at (870) 972-9224. The State Bar's referral line is (501) 375-4606.
Nearby Counties
Bradley County is located in the southern part of Arkansas. Neighboring counties may hold related court or property records if a case or transaction crosses county lines.
Counties near Bradley include Ashley County, Drew County, Cleveland County, and Calhoun County. Each has its own Circuit Clerk and participates in the Search ARCourts system.