Court Records in Calhoun County

Calhoun County court records are available through the combined Circuit and County Clerk office in Hampton, which manages all court filings and county records from a single location. The circuit court handles civil cases, felony criminal matters, domestic relations, probate proceedings, and juvenile cases. You can search Calhoun County court records online for free through the statewide portal, visit the Hampton courthouse during business hours, or submit a written request by mail. This page explains how each of those options works and what you can expect from each method.

Calhoun County Combined Clerk Office

Calhoun County operates a combined Circuit Clerk and County Clerk office at the courthouse in Hampton. This setup lets you handle both court records requests and county records needs in one visit. The combined clerk maintains all circuit court records for civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

For in-person visits, bring the case number or party names. Plain copies cost $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus the copy fee. Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the combined clerk's office at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Hampton, include your request details and a check or money order for the estimated fees payable to the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk.

Because Calhoun is a smaller county, the combined clerk structure is common and practical. The same office that manages court filings also handles the county's real estate recording function, which means deeds, mortgages, and liens go through this same office. All requests follow standard Arkansas public records rules.

Search Calhoun County Court Records Online

Calhoun County circuit court cases are accessible through the free statewide search portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. This system, called Search ARCourts, replaced the older CourtConnect platform and covers case information from circuit courts across Arkansas. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. Results show case type, filing date, judge, current status, and hearing schedules.

The portal is open any time and costs nothing to use. Records from before January 1, 2009 may not be available online and may need a direct clerk request. Sealed, expunged, and juvenile case files are excluded from the public portal under Administrative Order 19. For portal technical support, call (501) 410-1900 or (866) 823-5778.

The screenshot below shows the CourtConnect interface used for Calhoun County case searches.

Through Search ARCourts, you can look up Calhoun County civil, criminal, domestic, and probate cases and check their current status and docket history.

This tool covers circuit court cases and is the fastest free option for checking case status before contacting the clerk.

What Cases Go Through Calhoun County Circuit Court

The Calhoun County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over the most serious legal matters in the county. Felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $25,000, domestic relations cases including divorce and custody, probate and estate administration, and juvenile proceedings all come before the circuit court. Appeals from the district court also go to circuit court for review.

The district court handles lower-level matters: misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, preliminary hearings for felony charges, civil claims under $25,000, and small claims cases. For many routine legal matters, the district court is the first stop. District court records are also searchable through the Search ARCourts portal for participating courts.

The Arkansas circuit court system organizes the state into 28 judicial circuits. Calhoun County falls within one of these circuits, and the circuit judge handles the full docket for the county. The circuit court is also the venue for appeals from any district court in the circuit.

Calhoun County Government Services

Additional information about Calhoun County government services is available through the Calhoun County services portal. This site lists available county offices and contact information. The combined clerk's office is the main contact point for both court records and county records in Hampton.

The Administrative Office of the Courts administers a courthouse kiosk program that places self-service kiosks at circuit court locations statewide. The Calhoun County courthouse in Hampton has a kiosk that lets you search records, print court forms, and access legal aid information without staff assistance.

The image below shows the Calhoun County government services portal for finding office contacts and services.

The Calhoun County government services page provides details on county offices, including the combined clerk's office in Hampton that handles court records requests.

Use this resource to find current contact details for the courthouse before submitting a request.

Land and Property Records in Calhoun County

The combined clerk in Calhoun County records all real estate instruments, including deeds, mortgages, releases, and liens. These records are part of the public record and can be requested from the clerk's office. For online property research, ActDataScout's Calhoun County land records provide current ownership data, tax assessment information, and property transfer records.

Recording fees are $15 for the first page of a new instrument and $5 for each additional page. For copies of already-recorded documents, standard copy fees of $0.25 to $0.50 per page apply. Certified copies of recorded instruments are $5.00 per document plus the copy fee.

The ActDataScout land records portal below shows property data for Calhoun County.

The ActDataScout Calhoun County property records database lets you search ownership history, tax assessments, and real estate transfers online without going to the courthouse.

Use this for initial research, then contact the clerk in Hampton for certified copies or official documents.

Arkansas FOIA and Your Right to Court Records

Calhoun County court records are public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Any Arkansas citizen can request inspection or copies of public records. The clerk must respond within three working days. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Fees reflect only the actual cost of copying or reproducing documents.

Certain data must be redacted before release. Under Administrative Order 19, social security numbers, financial account numbers, minor children's names, and protected medical information must be removed from court documents before they are given to the public. 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 you believe a lawful request was improperly denied.

Legal Aid and Court Help in Calhoun County

Free and low-cost legal help is available for Calhoun County residents. The Center for Arkansas Legal Services handles civil legal matters statewide at (501) 376-3423. Legal Aid of Arkansas serves clients at (870) 972-9224. For attorney referrals, call the Arkansas State Bar Association at (501) 375-4606.

The Arkansas Judiciary website has self-help guides for people without attorneys, a directory of all courts in the state, and downloadable forms for common case types. Court rules and administrative orders are also posted on the site. These resources are especially useful if you are handling a record request or a filing on your own.

Nearby Counties

Calhoun County is in south-central Arkansas. If a case or property transaction involves adjacent jurisdictions, records may also be found in neighboring counties.

Counties bordering Calhoun include Columbia County, Ouachita County, Union County, Bradley County, and Cleveland County. All participate in the statewide Search ARCourts system.