Clark County Court Records

Clark County court records are held by the Circuit Clerk at the county courthouse in Arkadelphia and cover all circuit court filings including civil cases, felony criminal proceedings, domestic relations matters, probate, and juvenile cases. The clerk's office at 401 Caddo Street is your direct contact for copies, certified documents, and in-person searches. You can also search Clark County court records online for free through the statewide portal. This page explains both the in-person and online routes for finding court records in Clark County.

Clark County Circuit Clerk - Contact and Location

The Clark County Circuit Clerk is located at 401 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. The phone number is (870) 246-4281. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk maintains all circuit court records for civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases filed in Clark County.

For in-person visits, bring the case number or parties' names. Plain copies are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus the copy fee. For mail requests, write to the Clark County Circuit Clerk at 401 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Include the case details, your return address, and a check or money order payable to the Clark County Circuit Clerk.

Clark County was established in 1818, one of Arkansas's earliest counties. The Circuit Clerk is an elected official with a four-year term and also serves as the county's recorder for real estate instruments. Deeds, mortgages, and liens recorded in Clark County all go through the Caddo Street office.

Search Clark County Court Records Online

The state's free online case search, Search ARCourts, is at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. Clark County circuit court cases are in this database. Search options include party name, business name, case number, and citation. Results show case type, filing date, assigned judge, case status, party names, scheduled hearings, and in some cases links to public documents.

The portal is available 24 hours a day at no charge. Records from before January 1, 2009 may require a direct clerk request. Sealed, expunged, and juvenile cases are excluded per Administrative Order 19. Technical support for the portal is available at (501) 410-1900 or (866) 823-5778.

The image below shows the Clark County Circuit Clerk website where you can find direct contact details for the Arkadelphia office.

The Clark County Circuit Clerk page on the county government site provides the office address, phone number, and guidance for requesting records at 401 Caddo Street in Arkadelphia.

Confirm current hours and procedures on this page before visiting or sending a mail request to the clerk.

Circuit Court Case Types in Clark County

The Clark County Circuit Court handles all major cases in the county. This includes felony criminal cases, civil disputes exceeding $25,000, domestic relations matters including divorce and child custody, probate and estate administration, and juvenile proceedings. The circuit court also hears appeals from district court decisions.

District courts in Clark County handle lower-level matters: misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, preliminary felony hearings, civil claims under $25,000, and small claims. District court records are accessible through the statewide Search ARCourts portal for participating courts. The Arkansas Judiciary maintains a full directory of all circuit and district court locations.

The image below shows the Search ARCourts portal used for Clark County case lookups.

Through Search ARCourts, you can find Clark County circuit court cases by name or case number and review case status, docket entries, and scheduled court dates.

This free tool lets you check on a case any time without calling the clerk's office.

Clark County Government and Court Services

The Clark County government website provides access to information about county offices and services including the Circuit Clerk. The site lists office hours, contact numbers, and links to online tools. Clark County follows Arkansas FOIA requirements for public records access, meaning most court filings are open to any Arkansas citizen.

The Administrative Office of the Courts operates courthouse kiosks statewide. The Clark County circuit court in Arkadelphia has a kiosk that lets you search records, print forms, and access legal aid resources without asking the clerk's staff. The kiosk is part of a statewide program with 112 units installed.

The image below shows the Clark County government portal with links to county offices and public services.

The Clark County government website covers all county offices including the Circuit Clerk and provides contact details and links for residents seeking court records or other public documents in Arkadelphia.

Use this site to confirm current office contact information before making a records request.

Clark County Land Records

The Clark County Circuit Clerk records all real estate instruments including deeds, mortgages, releases, and liens. For online property research, ActDataScout's Clark County land records let you search current ownership, tax assessment data, and property transfer history without a courthouse visit.

Recording fees are $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Standard copy fees apply for copies of already-recorded instruments: $0.25 to $0.50 per page, or $5.00 for certified copies.

The image below shows the ActDataScout land records database for Clark County property searches.

The ActDataScout Clark County property records system provides ownership data, tax assessments, and transfer history for real estate in Arkadelphia and across Clark County.

Start here for property research, then contact the clerk at 401 Caddo Street for official certified copies.

Arkansas FOIA and Public Record Rights

Clark County court records are open to the public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. Any state citizen can request access to public records. The office must respond within three working days. No explanation is required. Fees reflect only actual reproduction costs. Certain data must be redacted under Administrative Order 19 including social security numbers, financial account numbers, and minor children's names.

If a request is wrongly denied, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at 1-800-482-8982. For legal help, reach the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at (501) 376-3423, Legal Aid of Arkansas at (870) 972-9224, or the State Bar referral line at (501) 375-4606.

Nearby Counties

Clark County is in southwestern Arkansas. Cases or property records may involve adjacent counties depending on the location of the parties or property.

Counties bordering Clark include Ouachita County, Nevada County, Hot Spring County, Pike County, and Dallas County. All participate in the statewide Search ARCourts system.