Search Conway County Court Records
Conway County court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Morrilton, the county seat. Note that Conway County is a separate county from the city of Conway, which is located in neighboring Faulkner County. The Conway County Circuit Clerk handles all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile filings for the 20th Judicial Circuit. Records can be searched free online through the state system.
Conway County Court Records Overview
Conway County Circuit Clerk Office
The Conway County Circuit Clerk's office is at the Conway County Courthouse, 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton, AR 72110. The main phone number is (501) 354-9621. The clerk handles all circuit court filings for the county. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
In-person record requests are handled at the courthouse. Bring any case numbers or party names you have. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For mail requests, send a written request to the Conway County Circuit Clerk at 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton, AR 72110, and include a check for the copy fees.
The Conway County government website at conwaycountyar.com has contact information for the circuit clerk and links to county services. You can find the office's current phone numbers and filing information there before your visit.
Search Conway County Cases Online
Conway 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 include filing dates, case status, the assigned judge, docket entries, and scheduled hearings. Searching is free and no registration is required.
Juvenile cases, sealed filings, and expunged records are not visible online. Cases before January 2009 may have limited data in the system. Per Administrative Order 19, social security numbers and minor children's names are redacted from public view.
Conway County Land Records
Land records for Conway County, including deeds, mortgages, and real estate recordings, can be searched online through ACT DataScout. The Conway County land records database is accessible at actdatascout.com. This system lets you search property records by owner name, parcel, or legal description.
Recording fees for real estate documents are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Certified copies of recorded instruments cost $5.00 each plus per-page copy fees. For in-person searches or certified copies of land records, contact the circuit clerk's recording division at the Morrilton courthouse.
Conway County Government Portal
The Conway County government website at conwaycountyar.com has links to all county offices, including the circuit clerk, county clerk, assessor, and sheriff. It is useful for finding current contact information and understanding which office handles what type of record in Conway County.
The County Clerk's office is separate from the Circuit Clerk and handles voter registration, marriage licenses, and county court minutes. The county clerk can be reached at the same courthouse address. If you are not sure which office has what you need, the county government site is a good place to start.
How to Get Copies of Conway County Records
For in-person requests, visit the courthouse at 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton, during business hours. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For mail requests, include party names, case number if available, and a check payable to the Conway County Circuit Clerk.
Arkansas Code ยง 25-19-101 gives the public the right to access most government records. Court records follow Administrative Order 19 rules. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged matters are not public. The Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 can help if you run into access issues.
Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources
The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov provides downloadable court forms, self-help guides, and contact information for courts across the state. Legal aid services for qualifying residents in Conway County are available through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. They can help with civil cases, explain court procedures, and assist with forms.
Nearby Counties
- Pope County - West, county seat Russellville
- Yell County - Southwest, county seats Danville and Dardanelle
- Perry County - South, county seat Perryville
- Faulkner County - Southeast, county seat Conway
- Van Buren County - North, county seat Clinton